So, in this specific case of Laura's first sexual interaction with Luca and not in relation with an abstract (and horrible) notion of rape - she wasn't actually cheating ? She was just doing a relationshipy social function ? Isn't that kinda blame shifting from the cheater's guidebook ( "it was only the tip", "it didn't mean much", "I was thinking about you the whole time", "he/she is just a friend", "I was feeling neglected", "I was feeling pressured").
I mean when you have the option, a very valid option and at all time available, to say no to a situation, and you still go for the situation, all consequences ignored, is it right to get a "there there, you poor victim" ? Even more so, to be put on the same level with authentic abuse survivors, to receive the same empathy ?
I guess I'm not educated enough on this matter, but I just cannot see this specific interaction as being rape.