Should flirting be considered cheating?

[VaCcAr0]

I think it really depends on how you define cheating. Cheating doesn't have to be a physical act. Flirting should be considered cheating because you are not being respectful of the relationship that you're currently in. There is no reason to flirt with other people if you are in a relationship.

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[Seatherny]

I think it really depends on how you define cheating. Cheating doesn't have to be a physical act. Flirting should be considered cheating because you are not being respectful of the relationship that you're currently in. There is no reason to flirt with other people if you are in a relationship.

I would say it kind of is.

[MrGazet]

Yeah,I agree with saurav. It's kinda cheating cause that is the purpose of flirting which is to get involved romantically with someone(well i think so)

If you're in a relationship,best not to but hey sometimes you can't resist temptations hahah

[Pyroka]

some people cant help flirting (like me for instance) so no its not cheating its just harmless fun tbh

[MrGazet]

some people cant help flirting (like me for instance) so no its not cheating its just harmless fun tbh

I know right !and no wonder I can't get myself into relationships lol

[FlyingJesus]

Not at all. There's a massive difference between just flirting and actually getting involved with someone - be it physically or emotionally. Of course if you're full on grinding with random strangers and giving them the idea that you're available for moves to be made on you it's a setup for disaster (not to mention potentially dangerous if you're leading someone on who has no idea that you don't want them to start touching you up or something) but often it's difficult to know when someone is being flirty and when someone's just being themselves. I'm always told that I'm really flirty even when I have a girlfriend which I don't even notice because it's just in my nature to treat the girls the same as boys (which comes across as flirting apparently) and I only really like hanging out with pretty girls, but I can't be blamed for what other people perceive my actions as when to me it's all perfectly harmless. If a partner of mine doesn't like the way I talk and act around other girls then they should either shut up and bear it or go away.

[Pyroka]

I know right !and no wonder I can't get myself into relationships lol

Thats not a bad thing. if you enjoy yourself whilst flirting then why do you need a relationship lol. Ugly truth, tis alll bout sexy time so if you can get it without being lubby dubby then relationships ent your problem. Tom I feel sorry for the girl who has to put up with you as a boyf, you make it sound so innocent haha.

[Domi.s]

Dont be silly flirting is harmless fun, Just dont touch and your other half will be fine

[Catzsy]

Depends on the motive behind the flirting I guess. Having fun is one thing but flirting to genuinely get them interested is another. Also, even innocent flirting can be misinterpreted. I see it also being used as a tool to get their partner's jealous which shows a lot of insecurity.

[jackass]

Not at all. It shouldn't necessarily be done, but it certainly isn't cheating.