In the year 2007, what do you consider cheating??

Answer 1

Almost anything you would have to hide from your spouse is approaching the cheating line.

Answer 2

I believe many things right now. first I don't really consider sex as 'bad' cheating. I think people (women especially) are becoming more aware of their bodies and needs. Sex is a need. If you have sex wit someone who isn't your partner, it doesn't always mean you don't love them or will leave them. And when a couple isn't repsonding to each others needs, one strays. Its the same for emotional needs to. If you aren't communicating properly with your spouse you'll usualy find someone to do that with (friends) I think emotional cheating (putting your trust in another person, or sharing secrets, dreams, deep thoughts) is more damaging and few couples can get through it. Physical cheating can be forgiveable (its so very difficult) but for me if someone has bonded on a higher level with someone, its a much worse form of cheating.

Answer 3

Good question. But how to answer briefly...

To me cheating could be defined as:

any fantasy realization which is done without the knowledge of the other person in a confirmed relationship.

The key words are 'realization' and 'confirmed relationship.' Realization = carrying out a physical action (which can be broadly defined) or activity (having a fantasy is not cheating); Confirmed relationship = committed relationship, in other words, if you're only dating and haven't taken the next step...it's not a committment. Especially if both parties have not agreed to such.

As I said...this is a brief response to a question which could generate much discussion.

Answer 4

I think traditionally it's been kissing, touching in a sexual way, sex of any kind, etc is what's considered cheating. Nowadays, we have instant messaging, texting, chatting, etc....some people think interacting like this w/ someone of the opposite sex isn't "cheating." I say...anything you have to HIDE from your partner is something you KNOW you shouldn't be doing so what do you think? I think if a guy is chatting online w/ girls there is something wrong....he's looking for some kind of hookup even if it hasn't happened yet. Like I said - if you have to hide it...then it's probably wrong.

Answer 5

What does 2007 have to do with it ?
Unless you're looking for absolution or an excuse...

Cheating is the same as it always has been.
Current times, moods and trends don't make it any different.

Answer 6

Cheating is the same as it has always been,regardless of year "jason s" is right on point women's sexual liberation does not justify been a whore but a lot of women see that as a good enough reason to cheat which i think is unfair to the good men they cheat on

Answer 7

I consider it to be an invasion of the trust between two people and what they have. Anything that invovles the physical acting out of passion/lust I suppose i.e. kissing, sex (all kinds) etc.
But I dont think that simply one indiscretion by a husband/wife should result in divorce especially when there are kids invovled; marriage isnt meant to be easy.

Answer 8

My husband and I have been friends with a couple for about 15 years. We moved out of state for six years but we took turns visiting one another a couple of times a year and we moved back 2 years ago. I found out that him and my friend have been calling each other in the morning before work and after they get off of work for almost a year. He is still friends with them but I will never feel friendly toward her again.

Answer 9

cheating is having feelings or sex for someone else than your husband/wife, boyfriend/girlfriend, and try to hide from him/her.Even an Internet relationship could be considered cheating, since you are directing your feelings and emotions towards someone that is not your current or legal partner. I agree with bestadvicechick answer, too.

Answer 10

Cheating is when you give yourself to someone else, regardless if its emotional, physical, or sexual.