Is mentally cheating equally as bad has physically cheating?

Answer 1

NO because mentally "cheating" isn't actually cheating at all. We all have fantasies and it is natural and normal to explore them within our own minds. To deny and repress these feelings is bad because they still exist and will show up eventually possibly causing you to act on them. To fantasize about other people, places, etc. is healthy if it is used in the right context.

Answer 2

I think it is pretty normal to occassionally fantasize and picture yourself in the throws of passion with someone else. But actually going through with physically cheating on someone is something altogether different, it is bad, and takes a special kind of person. I like to think it is NOT normal to be able to do that.

Still, overly obsessing about being with someone else (mental cheating) is not good either... and could lead to a greater propensity to physically cheat, so that is why it is good to not go too far too often, and maybe why it is good to communicate some of those fantasies with your lover...

Answer 3

I think it is psychologically healthy to have a few fantasies here and there. But if the person has 100% mentally checked out because they are always thinking about someone else whom they are in love with then yeah that is terrible, and maybe just as big of a betrayal of trust as physical cheating. I fantasize, but about my hubby!! :)

Answer 4

yes, well, ok it depends. If you just mean wanting to cheat or thinking about it, then no. You are resisting the impulse, which is good. If you mean forming a strong mental or emotional connection with another person in a romantic sort of way, then yes, it is equally bad.

Answer 5

It's a very interesting question. These days with msn, facebook etc many people in relationships have no issues adding, talking, flirting with strangers. I see (and know) lots of girls (not to focus on girls, but as a guy I don't pay much attention to guys profiles) in 'serious relationships' that have 100's of 'friends',..most of which are guys that dropped them a comment. I'm one of these guys and have found my way onto many girls lists as well as have met up with them if we both 'happen to be going to the same bar' that night. That being said I'm sure their boyfriend would be happy nor would they be happy if they knew their boyfriend was doing the same. Though my thinking is most do it as an ego boost to know that they could 'still be in the game' if they wanted to, but have no intentions of cheating physically.

Answer 6

Having fantasies is a pretty normal part of life, and everyone has them, but to fantasize about one person, while you are with your spouse, or to search out someone to have a mental affair with, yes that is cheating, your not giving your mate/spouse all of your self if your day dreaming about someone else

Answer 7

Fantasies, so long as they don't become obsessive, are not cheating. Just don't share details that might be upsetting to your spouse and don't ignore their needs. Fantasizing about a co-worker or someone close to you is a whole other thing - very thin ice.

Answer 8

Cheating is cheating....Sometimes mental and emotional cheating can be more difficult to overcome than physcial cheating..No matter what the feelings will always be there and it will be hard to forget..

Answer 9

to me it's worse ! when a person cheats physically, it some times can be a one time thing, no feelings involved. but when you emotionally cheat, your basicly building up a intimate connection with the other person, and that is usually longer lasting

Answer 10

As far as the holy books are concerned, yes. They are both categorized as coveting - ergo - cheating.