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Is this considered cheating

Let’s say hypothetically that a person is in a committed relationship. At work that said person has a coworker that has a crush on them and is flirting with them constantly and the person seems to enjoy the attention and even playfully returns the flirting. But the person in the relationship says it won’t go any further than that. Is that still considered cheating?

I ask this because I went and visited my girlfriend at the restaurant she works at and ate dinner there yesterday. Almost the whole time I saw her and a co worker being way too friendly with each other. I couldn’t even finish my meal and just left
SW-User
My benchmark is simple. If you are able to tell your partner about it, without hiding any elements of it, and they are fine with it then you're not cheating. If you would feel awkward telling them then you're already on dodgy ground.
GLITTER · 36-40, F
@SW-User this
Sharon1 · 31-35, F
@SW-User I’m asking because I went and visited my girlfriend at the restaurant she works at and ate dinner there yesterday. Almost the whole time I saw her and a co worker being way too friendly with each other. I couldn’t even finish my meal and just left. She knew I was there and was doing that the entire time.
TheGoodGuy · M
You said "committed relationship", anyone flirting with another person isn't committed to their relationship or partner. They're only committed to having a good time, they don't care about the feelings of their partner.
Fluffybull · F
@TheGoodGuy 👏👏👏👌
@TheGoodGuy My ex was like that. Didn't marry him.
Sharon1 · 31-35, F
@TheGoodGuy i so agree with this. I asked the question because I went and visited my girlfriend at the restaurant she works at and ate dinner there yesterday. Almost the whole time I saw her and a co worker being way too friendly with each other. I couldn’t even finish my meal and just left
Miram · 31-35, F
To add to what already has been said by others,

I feel that if you find yourself asking strangers rather than your own partner, you are already doing something wrong and don't trust him.

Perhaps you don't trust him because you are projecting your feeling of being untrustworthy unto him.

You need to make amends. And if something feels wrong, it usually is.
Sharon1 · 31-35, F
@Miram I’m asking because I went and visited my girlfriend at the restaurant she works at and ate dinner there yesterday. Almost the whole time I saw her and a co worker being way too friendly with each other. I couldn’t even finish my meal and just left. She knew I was there and was doing that the entire time.
Miram · 31-35, F
@Sharon1

You two need have a talk. It is not Okay, really bad and disrespectful
Sharon1 · 31-35, F
@Miram we already kind of did. It turned into a shouting match. Not good.
Coppercoil · M
No.. its just asking for trouble. And you have to wonder why it's happening. Someone isn't happy in the relationship or has a an esteem issue they are self medicating with flirtation.. I can relate though..
dale74 · M
Depends if you being her partner object then yes it is wrong but having a work wife or husband can be a great thing makes it enjoyable to go to work. If you and her are having issues then the person at work can help by giving her someone to vent to . If you think about it most husbands and wives can come home to each other and complain about things that irritated on that work this allows them to get it off their chest and a calm down and relax. This makes it easier to go back the next day and face those issues. It also works in reverse if you're upset about something at home could be the smallest of things when you have someone at work that you can talk to and get those things off your chest you don't go home to your partner and explode over them. A great example would be someone uses up the toilet paper and doesn't put new toilet paper in its place well I can make you pretty upset but if you've already expressed it then you don't miss early yell at the person that you're upset with.as long as it will go no further then embrace it.
It all depends on how they defined their committed relationship and cheating. Every couple has different boundaries, so it's really up to them to judge.
DownTheStreet · 51-55, M
I think different relationships set their own boundaries on what cheating is, hopefully both partners are aligned.
ozgirl512 · 26-30, F
Everyone who have their own definition, the line moves...a decision you have to make!
I liked what Infobot said.

I think boundaries have been clearly established, is banter and flirting harmful to a relationship....it really depends on that relationship and how your partner would feel about it.
CestManan · 46-50, F
I would not think so.

I guess it depends on the "flirting" too.
SW-User
I think what is considered cheating is a a personal matter. If her behavior is making you feel uncomfortable then your feelings are justified and it's reasonable to speak with her about it and let her know how you feel.
Muthafukajones · 46-50, M
I think it’s harmless but maybe a bit disrespectful to their partner. I wouldn’t have a problem with my gf enjoying some flirting. I am also not everyone.
zorroo · 56-60, M
if you accept that your partner flirts with his/her coworkers then it is not cheating, but if you don't then it is cheating.
ChampagneOnIce · 51-55, F
It depends on the people in the relationship and what they consider cheating.
ButterRobot · 51-55, M
Id take the "I know it when I see it" test
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
I didn't not consider flirting as cheating.
pdockal · 56-60, M
If it is then everybody is a cheater
ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP
[c=800000]Are you "asking for a friend?" 😳[/c]

 
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