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Is flirting cheating?
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it really depends. what's cheating and what isn't should really be discussed between you and your partner. some people think simply looking at pornography is cheating, while others have a cuckold fetish and as long as they're in the room when you're getting busy with someone else, it's all good.
in the end whatever you consider cheating is only one side of the story. it's important to know where that line is on both sides of the relationship. what do you both consider cheating and how far can you take what's otherwise ok before it's isn't anymore.
this kind of discussion also opens up the opportunity for compromise or flexibility for experimentation in the relationship.
to give you an example. lets say you have decided that flirting is cheating. Your partner on the other hand, thinks it's fine & that it would even a big turn on seeing other people's desire for you while you flirt with them. they agree not to flirt with other people so he doesn't cross your line, but you agree to leave the door open on whether or not you can flirt. this gives you the opportunity to follow your ideal, you have the option to not flirt after this. but say you go out dancing or to the bar for a couple drinks and some fun and you get the opportunity to flirt with someone while you're there. you don't have to, but you know it would drive them wild seeing how someone else wants you. you have the opportunity to take that step because you know it won't hurt them & they may even appreciate you more after seeing that you're willing to entertain their desires.
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Depends. What’s the intent? Are you flirting to cheat? Then it’s definitely cheating. What would your partner think and feel if they witnessed it? If they’d be hurt, it’s almost certainly cheating. How would you feel if you caught your partner flirting? If you’d be hurt, it’s almost certainly cheating.
Yes, that is considered emotional cheating by many, including myself. Flirting could even become physical. Sex or intimate acts isn't the only type of cheating. Emotional cheating hurts just as bad. It is a sign that the person you are with has eyes for someone else and has lost interest and doesn't care for your feelings.
It is something I would never do. I am happily in a relationship and do not flirt with others. That just gives the wrong idea to someone. They will take that to mean I have interest and want something more.
If they find out I am in a relationship, what kind of person does that say I am to the person I am flirting with. It says I can't stay committed. That is a red flag for most people. Should that person find out that I was flirting with them while in a relationship, I can imagine that they wouldn't want to pursue anything because they would then view me as a cheater.
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Absolutely Yes. When someone flirts, they have a secret attraction towards the other person, and that comes out in the shape of flirting, No one flirts with someone, who they are not attracted to.
People who do this, come up with absurd excuses but that’s BS. Flirting can usually lead to cheating activity. A lot of people that flirt are usually testing to see if you are willing to go further with them. Even if that's not the case and you’re just joking, it sends the wrong message to the person you're flirting with and can create unnecessary misunderstandings
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Well I wouldn't feel the most comfortable if my lover was being way touchy-touchy and overly sweet with someone, be it under my supervision or behind my back. I'd consider that a form of cheating, yeah. But everyone's boundaries and views are different.
Though I think it's acceptable (And normal) for them to find other people attractive as well, even when in a relationship with me. Thoughts are mostly harmless. You can have passing flings and still choose to be loyal.
If one party results in cheating, there were no love to begin with.
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Yes as you are seeking another outside of committed relationship. At best it defines the Value you ascribe to your relationship and the other person itself. At worse, you are dead toward the other partner. It is not attractive to me.
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Not normal flirting but if you're asking for sex kind of flirting and talking dirty Its very bad and wrong
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As a married woman, I would say, that if my husband was flirting with another woman, I would definitely be considering it cheating.
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I think it is but I still enjoy doing it. Especially if it involves sexting, I love knowing that I'm getting a woman hot and horny
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Yes and no. If they are flirting with the same person for a while then I would say it definitely is cheating
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Its not quite "cheating" but its dishonest and mean
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We all flirt! Holding a glance, a 2nd look? Small as they are, how would the recipient perceive them?
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If you're just normal flirting no it's not cheating. If you're flirting with the intent to get sex, yes it's cheating.
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No but it's never a good idea and can easily sow doubt and break trust.
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That all depends on how cheating is defined with in the relationship
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Its cheating if things become sexual in nature.
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It COULD be... women flirt with me and I am surprised by it.
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Depends on the context. If it's casual flirt, then no. If it's sexual, then yes.
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Depends what constitutes "flirting" to you. I'd say it comes down to intent.
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Nope I used to flirt with other girls while in relationship not big deal
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If your single, no flirting is not cheating.
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It all depends how your partner sees it
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No, not at all.
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it is like fishing someone to cheat with
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