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So here are some specific details.
- Together almost 2 years, not married
- You have proof with screenshots
- They had intentions of sending pictures because your S/O asked for pictures
- The woman/man they flirting with lives in another state
- The conversation happened a week ago and they stopped flirting but you S/O didn't tell you about this or expect you to see it
- They only did this with one stranger
- You know your S/O would break up with you over this but they don't want you to break up with them.
- They are old enough to know this was not only wrong but a calculated decision
- They boast about how they are loyal and expect you to be. And don't trust you, making you take pics when you are out because they want proof you aren't cheating. But here they are..
- They told you it's not a big deal and they made many different excuses, then eventually apologized

Personally, this is like a crack in a mirror. Weakens the integrity of the person, weakens loyalty, weakens trust. It's an opener for cheating. This is how it starts out. With just one person small flirting then it builds up over time with more people and pictures. This is a red flag. I understand if they want to break up because the S/O shoulda known better and don't have time for games. But I believe most people will say it depends or they will work it out since it's just the beginning.

I understand that happens many times but is it right at all?

If I had my own child (and I were a good mother), these would be the exceptions for me:
- My child becomes a cold-blooded killer
- My child turns into a child molester or serial rapist
- He's a known wife-beater
- Even bloodier, my child attempts against my life

At the time I would feel as if I'm dealing with a complete stranger I never knew. My so called ''child'' would become a stranger at that time. I would treat it as if my child (the one with a warm, human side in him/her) had died and wouldn't associate anymore with the person they've become.

What exactly is there to love (besides them being your child) if a person does all that? If someone harms or destroys another person, there is no humanity in them anymore. They've ceased being a human by then.