I heard a prominent radio talk show host assert that flirting is a form of adultery.
2007-02-04 05:20:30 · 24 answers · asked by edcyhn 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
No, that is nonsense..
Playful flirting is not even close to adultery...
It is not even really objectionable as long as
it is not done with any intent of cheating...
2007-02-04 05:25:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Let me answer with a question. How do you feel about her flirting with a man? Is she being unfaithful to you to be enjoying/playing with a man other than you? Do you feel that she is committing a form of adultery? Remember "flirting shoes" fit male and female feet. While your wife is playing with another man, can you say, "YES"!
Will you go to bed and sleep peacefully knowing that today you have done something to build your marriage? Today, you have again affirmed to your lovely wife she is still number one with you and you have eyes for no other.
2007-02-04 05:30:48 · answer #2 · answered by lindakflowers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the purpose of flirting? If you really think of it, it´s playing with someone´s emotion to lead to a relation more intimate than from saying hello or giving a compliment. You should think very careful about the purpose you are doing it. Personally I think that even a compliment may be disrespectful to your partner, considering the motive you are giving it. If I give it because it is worth giving or because I want her attention for something more intimate.
In short in my personal opinion flirting with someone other than your partner is a form of adultery, because it is for me the first step towards the act of sexual relationship. Adultery don´t start when you have sexual relationship. It starts in the head by desiring someone other than your partner.
2007-02-04 06:03:42 · answer #3 · answered by Ximos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looking at many of the answers, it would seem certain amounts and types of flirting are acceptable. As a woman with a flirting spouse, here's my line in the sand: If he is willing to have me around while the "flirtee" is present, no issues. If this happens, especially more than once with the same person, and I'm never around; not good.
2007-02-06 05:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by bianca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say flirting is cheating but a person who flirts behind their spouses back is lusting for this other person and that is never a good sign. Flirting can turn into temptation and how is that good. Oh and lets not forget if the wife flirted with some other man wouldn't she be thought of as a slut? So why is it only ok for married men?
2007-02-04 05:27:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depends. Many of my friends are married, but when we go out, we flirt with the waitress at the bar, and always tip well at first. We do this not to hook up with her, but this will ensure that she checks on us often, and we do not have to sit and wait for the next round.
The beer commercial that shows the you hot girl getting free beer and giving to some guy is fairly true. A buddy of mine in college used to get his girlfriend to do that.
So there are instance where flirting is to acheive some other gain as apposed to trying to hook up with the person. Much like the young attractive female who flirts with the officer in hopes of getting out of a ticket.
Also, some people, are just naturaly flirts. I am this way. Actually, I just consider myself very friendly with everyone. To the wrong person, though, it would be considered flirting. Even without any intentions, some people will get jealous.
2007-02-04 05:28:12 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I do not concider flirting being unfaithful to your wife. I think it is disrespecting her behind her back and if things were to get hotter then you might be in a situation you will regret. Try flirting with your wife again and have fun with her.
2007-02-04 16:07:31 · answer #7 · answered by luvlisteningtomusic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say you can look but you can't touch. Depends how you are flirting. If you are talking all "sexy" to her, then yeah, I would count that as being doubtful with your relatiosnhp with your wife. But if you are just saying you like the chicks hair or something like that, I'd let that past.
Make sure that you dont get mad if your wife harmlessly flirts with some guy though.
2007-02-04 05:28:28 · answer #8 · answered by Hannah 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, flirting isn't adultery. But if you choose to live your life according to what a radio talk show host has to say...well that's YOUR life. (curious to know who this talk show host was though...)
2007-02-04 06:54:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask yourself " What is my intention?" Every action is creative. What are you going to create in your life by choosing to "flirt". Really examine and think about all possible outcomes of this action. I think if you are honest with yourself. TRULY honest. You will see that no possible good can come from this. Think about the other person, think about your spouse, think about yourself. Is this the life you want for yourself, your spouse and your family. Remember, you create your life one small choice at a time. Create it beautifully.
2007-02-04 05:31:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
It's giving the type of attention that should be reserved exclusively for the wife to another woman.
Given that women are more driven by emotions than men, this type of behavior may be more hurtful to her than a one night stand.
2007-02-04 05:28:17 · answer #11 · answered by camys_daddy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋