Wanderlust
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Definition
Wanderlust is an impulse to be unfaithful or to seek other romantic or sexual partners—a straying heart.
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What does wanderlust mean?
In a sexual or relationship context, wanderlust describes a desire to stray from a romantic relationship and pursue other romantic or sexual partners. It can also refer to the person experiencing that impulse, described as having a “straying heart.”
Wanderlust and travel
Wanderlust also has a separate, widely recognized meaning: a strong longing to travel or roam. On SexTerms, the relevant sense is the relationship and sexual meaning.