rach24680 Posted April 24, 2012 Posted April 24, 2012 When you have a partner is flirting emotional cheating?
threebyfate Posted April 24, 2012 Posted April 24, 2012 Depends. Is it flirting with intent or casual friendliness? Overall, much of it has to do with the couple in question. If they both feel it's cheating when people flirt, then it's cheating. If they don't, then it's not. In other words, there's no objective measure/universal standard of what relationship boundaries comprise.
Anywhere Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 I engaged in an emotional affair. I think it becomes cheating when you feel the need to hide it, but that's imho.
standtall Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 When you have a partner is flirting emotional cheating? In most cases no.
MissBee Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 As threebyfate says, only if there is intention behind it. I think flirting is a normal human activity and doesn't stop when you're in a relationship. Flirting of itself doesn't mean anything and is a perfectly normal activity, but flirting with the intent of more is a problem. Flirting consistently with one person. Having sexually charged conversations with another besides your partner all the time...that is emotional cheating. And as someone else said, to test yourself, consider whether or not you have to hide it. 2
threebyfate Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 Yup, if you're hiding it, it's a problem since you already know you're doing something your partner wouldn't approve of.
whichwayisup Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 When you have a partner is flirting emotional cheating? is it with someone you "like" or are "attracted to"? Then yes it is, because you're getting something out of it and it is feeding your feelings/ego. If it's light flirting and joking around, both of you aren't flirting with intent it's harmless and fun, then no it isn't cheating. What are the circumstances of your situation that makes you wonder if it's cheating or not?
whichwayisup Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 I just read your other thread. Yes, what you are doing is flirting with intention of getting your feelings fed. You say that your heart drops when see that guy. Stop flirting and focus on your boyfriend. You're wasting energy by doing this and asking for trouble. 2
threebyfate Posted April 25, 2012 Posted April 25, 2012 I just read your other thread. Yes, what you are doing is flirting with intention of getting your feelings fed. You say that your heart drops when see that guy. Stop flirting and focus on your boyfriend. You're wasting energy by doing this and asking for trouble.Your reference made me take a peek. It's two guys, not just one. Did you also notice there was reference to cheating in the first paragraph of the other thread? But it doesn't say which partner was unfaithful. You're playing with fire if your heart's dropping with both men. You're flirting with intent.
Author rach24680 Posted April 26, 2012 Author Posted April 26, 2012 It was my boyfriend who cheated, i dont want to cheat on him and i wouldnt hurt him and u dont even want anything to happen with the other guys cos i want to stay wiyh my boyfriend. So i dont know why i like these other people. Id happily stay away from them but i work with one, think il put in for a transfere!!
Got it Posted April 26, 2012 Posted April 26, 2012 When you have a partner is flirting emotional cheating? Depends on the perimeters you and your partner have set up. Some would view it as cheating, others would not. Talk it over with your partner and go over expectations and guidelines.
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