#IsSextingCheating #RelationshipBoundaries #DigitalInfidelity
Hey there! Let’s dive into the juicy topic of whether sexting counts as cheating or not. 📱💋💔
What is sexting?
Sexting involves sending sexually explicit messages, photos, or videos to someone via text or online platforms. It’s a form of digital communication that can blur the lines between innocent fun and potential infidelity.
Defining cheating in the digital age
In today’s tech-savvy world, the definition of cheating has expanded beyond physical encounters. Emotional or digital connections can also be considered cheating, especially when they cross the boundaries of a committed relationship.
The impact of sexting on relationships
Sexting can lead to feelings of betrayal, mistrust, and hurt in a partnership. It can erode the foundation of trust that is essential for a healthy relationship to thrive. While some partners may view sexting as harmless fun, others see it as a breach of trust and intimacy.
Real-life examples
Imagine your partner deleting messages with a coworker or an ex-flame under the guise of innocent chat, but you suspect there’s something more. Would you consider it cheating? What if those messages were of a sexual nature, crossing the line from friendly banter to something more intimate?
Establishing boundaries
It’s crucial for couples to have open and honest conversations about what constitutes cheating in their relationship. Setting clear boundaries around digital interactions, including sexting, can prevent misunderstandings and protect the bond between partners.
Conclusion
Ultimately, whether sexting counts as cheating depends on the boundaries set by each couple. What may be acceptable in one relationship could be deemed inappropriate in another. It’s essential to communicate openly, respect each other’s feelings, and uphold the trust that forms the core of a strong partnership.
Remember, trust 💑, communication 🗣️, and mutual respect are the building blocks of a healthy and loving relationship. And when in doubt, always err on the side of honesty and transparency. 🌟
Cheating is what the people in the relationship decide cheating is. A lot of people have multi-person relationships, or open relationships. In those type of relationships, it may not be cheating.
So, if the people in the relation say sexting isn’t cheating, it isn’t cheating. Otherwise, it is.
Yes, I’d consider it cheating.
What someone considers cheating depends on the boundaries of that relationship.
Most people would probably consider this cheating though, as you would be having a sexual relation with someone who isn’t your partner. Even if it is online.
That being said, there are also people in open relationships or practice polyamory, and they may consider this not cheating.
Yes.
I consider it a form of cheating.
Short answer: Yes.
Long answer: Absolutely! Cheating doesn’t have to be your partner physically having sex with someone else. And even if it did, sexting clearly shows that your partner wants to cheat. Don’t stay with someone who wants to cheat even if they “hold themselves back” from doing it.
Yes
Yes… no other answer or explanation needed.
Definitely
Sending sexual messages IS following through.
I would consider anything that should be exclusive between the two in the relationship, being shared with anyone else outside of the relationship a form of cheating. Sexual/emotional cheating
Yep. Get out of there.
I think any kind of sexual activity where you involve a third person without the consent of your SO is cheating
As others have said, absolutely yes it is cheating. And the bitterness and loss of trust will last just as long as if it had been physical.
Yes
A lot of people think cheating is the action when really it’s the intent. You could have an open marriage and still cheat.
Yes! Unless you said that was ok because you’re poly or something
My rules are:
How would I feel if they were doing it? If i wouldn’t be okay with it, then it’s cheating.
Am I hiding it from my partner? Yes, it’s cheating.
That is up to you.
I think the vast majority of people would consider it cheating because of the emotional and connective components but I there are people out there that are fine with it as long as there is nothing physical. Explore your own boundaries and communicate them clearly.
Yes it is.
To be clear here the rest of this, is just how I’d view it if my wife did this to me.
There are different forms of cheating. They’re all bad, but they’re all weighted differently and each kind would be given a different result.
To me there are 2 kinds of cheating:
1. passive or emotional cheating (sexting, pictures, videos, but haven’t actually physically done anything)
2. and active cheating (premeditated plans for sex)
If my wife had been sexting another person, and I found out about it there’d be a hard conversation to be had. Hard questions that’d HAVE to be answered. Such questions would be something along the lines of “If you were sexting another guy, then I must not be providing enough for you, Without insulting me, where am I falling short? What was it that drove you to do this instead of breaking things off?”
If my wife was physically cheating on me, as in, actually having sex with another man or woman then we’d be filing for divorce. I have zero tolerance policy for cheating, and once you’ve gone this far, you’re not ever coming back from it.
Absolutely
It would be cheating and grounds for ending the relationship
Regardless of what I or you think, this is absolutely the sort of thing you should know what your partner thinks about it before doing it.
In general, many would say yes it is cheating.
Some couples would be okay with it and if they are, all power to them.
Yes, wish you the best bud
Yes
If you wouldn’t do it in front of their face, it’s cheating.
It’s cheating
Yes/no.
Whether or not it’s classified as cheating is gonna vary from person to person. I personally lean towards yes its cheating, but theres no debate that its being unfaithful in the relationship.
If someone is sexting its definitely showing intent to cheat, which is the deal breaker for me.
Absolutely
Absolutely
Sex is great and all, but to me it isn’t some majestic thing…I would so much rather find out that my wife had some drunken meaningless sex behind my back with someone, than she has an intimate connection with a guy but they have never done anything physical with, but have been talking often behind my back and have feelings for each other.
So that’s my opinion, same side of the argument…if you send a picture of your hairy butthole to someone that you don’t really know, but they have a crush on you and asked you for a dirty pic and you don’t have any feelings for them, but you thought it would be funny to send them the old brown ringer at first request…to me, that’s not cheating…..it’s all about intent and the emotions behind it.
PSA- IF YOU HAVE TO ASK IF ITS CHEATING ITS CHEATING.
If its not cheating why arent they telling you about it
Indeed it does
If you need to ask, hide or lie about it, then it’s cheating.
No but this should be established with your partner
If you wouldn’t do it in front of your partner, it’s probly cheating.
Yes.
Anything that crosses the boundaries of your relationship is cheating.