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Do you think pleasuring yourself while fantasizing about someone else is a form of cheating?

Creator · 22-25, F
No, I don't believe so. I used to date this one guy back when I was 16, but I always had a crush on an older guy. He was so big and muscular. I'd love to think about him in my alone time. But anyways, it doesn't get more simple than thinking of a famous person or a celebrity. Everyone has a celebrity crush, right?
I don’t. @Creator
iMystery · M
@Creator A crush or lust? 😄
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When you're fantasising about your partners best friend or people it's possible to hook up with, it becomes a fine line between fantasy and cheating. Enabling it, and giving these fantasies a direction can get dangerous. But only becomes cheating once boundaries get crossed.
When you're fantasising about anyone random, I'd say it's just a fantasy.
Fantasizing about someone you know? @SW-User
What if they don’t because they didn’t foresee any of these things interfering at any given point but it does. @SW-User
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@Spoiledbrat Then I suppose it would be a good time to discuss when it happens and take it from there. I think people have a good feel for their partners and what is acceptable or not even if unspoken.
indyjoe · 56-60, M
I can't say that is or it isn't...If it's a favorite celebrity or model in a magazine ( someone you are most likely never to even actually meet) then probably not because it's just that...a fantasy. On the other hand if it's someone you know and/or have actual contact with and access to then it's a little more unclear. I personally never felt comfortable with it if I was interested in and seeing someone or am in a relationship or marriage. I can't actually do it now when I am taking care of business...My mind focuses on my wife when and if another woman's image even begins to develop in my mind, and I can't finish with satisfaction unless I'm thinking about her and some of my favorite encounters with her. So I don't even want to think about or fantasize about anyone else.
iMystery · M
@indyjoe Admirable
It's weird and fucked up if a guy is inside me and thinking of another person. It would be uncomfortable/immoral for me, as a person with a conscience, to do that to anyone else. The inability to share a moment of intimacy together would be something of concern. But ... That kind of thing happens sometimes. Compulsively, though, no, that's not gonna last for very long.
iMystery · M
@lovelywarpedlemon Good thing we cant read minds then huh?
I just realized I kinda didn't answer your question. Still feels like a boundary to me. But I don't want to claim anyone else's mind/body as my own. I guess I would just like to find someone who doesn't need that kind of thing. If that person at all exists. I don't expect anyone to be perfect. We all feel attraction towards other humans. But it's about having mutual respect. And I don't think imagining being attached to another person is healthy, if the relationship is truly monogamous.
VolpeTredici · 31-35, M
I guess it would depend on the someone else, and your relationship with them.
I'd say in the vast majority of cases, no.
iMystery · M
@VolpeTredici But in certain cases you think it is?
VolpeTredici · 31-35, M
@iMystery Maybe. I feel like there's a solid reason for me to get mad about it, but I just haven't thought of it yet
iMystery · M
@VolpeTredici Ok then 🤷‍♂️
Rutterman · 46-50, M
If it is, probably 99% of us have cheated and have done so multiple times.
iMystery · M
@Rutterman True that 🤣
SweetMae · 70-79, F
hopefully not.
SweetMae · 70-79, F
@iMystery Not unless it becomes an obsession.
iMystery · M
@SweetMae 🤣... obsessive masturbation syndrome!
SweetMae · 70-79, F
@iMystery 🤣
I suppose it depends.

If you have a crush on a movie star, its probably harmless.

If its about the beautiful/handsome neighbor or co-worker, then likely not harmless.
AnneHoney · 36-40, F
I don’t know. If you are just using an image in your head or thought about someone to get turned on who cares. If it’s because you have an emotional attachment? That might become an issue.@VeronicaJane
@AnneHoney with someone that is closer to you, instead of say a movie star or musician, it can be a very slippery slope.
AnneHoney · 36-40, F
I guess that is possible.@VeronicaJane
Absolutely not no. If she knows you like threesomes, she already knows your mind wanders away from her at some point 😉
iMystery · M
@Jimmyorjames 😄 That may be a topic for another post lol
LyricalOne · F
Only if it becomes obsessive in which case I recommend this.

polyandrym66 · 70-79, M
iMystery · M
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iMystery · M
Shipwrecked · 46-50, M
Lol! If it is... we are ALL in trouble! 😂
iMystery · M
iMystery · M
@BridgeOvertroubledWaters Evidently some do... check other comments..
Right not at all. With all do respect to you. Mathsman would be happier discussing this with you.@BridgeOvertroubledWaters
Not at all. That is the one place we can freely think and fantasize sometimes. Nothing wrong or dishonest about it.
iMystery · M
@WatercolourWildFlowers Some may not agree lol
@iMystery yes I did see that. 😂
GJOFJ3 · 61-69, M
Under the biblical definition that lust is adultry then yes it's cheating.
GJOFJ3 · 61-69, M
@indyjoe Matthew 5:28
iMystery · M
@GJOFJ3 I am aware of the biblical explanation.
indyjoe · 56-60, M
@GJOFJ3 That verse does not define lust as adultery, it doesn't even define lust OR adultery. It says if a man looks at a woman to lust after her he has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If it says what you say it does then any man (or woman) who even lusts for their own spouse or SO is guilty of adultery. And before you argue that they are married so it doesn't apply, look at what you said..."lust is adultery" (according to the bible). Lust and adultery are not the same thing and even the Bible does not say that it is anywhere.
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@AnneHoney How long have you been in a successful romantic relationship? let's compare
AnneHoney · 36-40, F
Because the experiences of two people prove exactly what? That is why we have research. Research shows it doesn’t matter what you think about. Do what you like but stop thinking your way is right for everyone because it just isn’t and we know that by more than two peoples experiences.@SW-User
mathsman · 70-79, M
@AnneHoney
I so agree Anne.
AnneHoney · 36-40, F
No you can think of the same people you think about when having sex with your spouse. Like Donny and Marie.
Everlei97 · F
No, not at all. Its simply a fantasy, we all have them.
iMystery · M
@Everlei97 😅 I must be a serial cheater because I have had MANY!
Everlei97 · F
no your not, just fantasies
AnneHoney · 36-40, F
What else would you think of?
Why does he not harass you ? Why me? @AnneHoney
AnneHoney · 36-40, F
Who? Why? Me? What did I do?@Spoiledbrat
Nothing. I just can’t figure mathsman is harassing me on this thread. He picked me and I don’t know why. A lot of people answered the question.@AnneHoney
Do you mean like eating a full rack of BBQ ribs ?
iMystery · M
@TheOneyouwerewarnedabout 🤣 what ever tickles your fancy!
Rambler · M
No...the pleasure of the imagination is distinct from the literal.
Can you please help me imystery?
iMystery · M
@Spoiledbrat Hey.. Help with?
That man on your thread is harassing me. @iMystery
Tubbs · F
iMystery · M
@Tubbs On what?
iMystery · M
@InOtterWords Lol apparently some do 👀
Is something some form of cheating. Yes tats it. I got to go.

 
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