Are human being's meant to be monogomous. I think some people would like it to be, it's the fairytale in reality; except in reality it does not always work out like that.
I watched a T.V show last week that said "Should you expect your partner to cheat, even if it's a short term or long term relationship?"
No, no, no, no, no. Cybering is not cheating. Saying it is, is like considering masturbation while thinking about someone else is cheating.
Unless.....your partner has specifically said he/she doesn't want you to do it. It might still not be cheating, but its probably a dick thing to do.
I think people worry about the definition of "cheating" a little too much. What really matters is what your partner will be hurt by.
i think it is cheating because if you are in a relastionship with a guy or girl why would you be having cyber sex when you could just go to your girlfrined or boyfriend and tell them that you want to have sex tonight
I don't do it because my s.o. does not want me to, but I agree, it should not be considered cheating.
cybering is just as much cheating as watching porno and getting off, or even just straight up old fashioned masterbating, you hide it for the same reasons you hide your porn and masterbate in places where you know know one can catch u!!! think about it ladies and gentleman
No, it's not cheating....
It's a form of fantasizing a sexual encounter.
I'm sure many people read stories on Lush and imagine themselves as one of the characters in the author's story. Or watching porn and imagining you are the one engaging in that situation. Or masturbating to the idea of someone you saw earlier that day at the coffee shop, or fantasizing about the neighbour, or a coworker. Or pulling up some naked pics on your favourite Lushie's profile and letting your imagination run loose.
If these things stay in the mind but you use them as psychological stimulation during masturbation, then can they all be construed as cheating?
Cyber is harmless... (well, unless you are doing it 18 hrs a day).
sure if your partner in "real life " knows about it it is not cheating, BUT!!!!! Anything you do, and would not share with the person in your life, is cheating. even a light flirtation that you would not share with your partner , is cheating. If you know it will hurt their feelings, it's cheating!!!
I can see how cybering can be considered cheating, most people in the thread are constituting that cheating is an act that isn't with your partner. It depends on how you would define cheating: for example, I wouldn't be happy about my bf cybering with a girl, but if he wasn't emotionally attached, then I would be okay with it. Why? Because I know I can't please him. I can certainly do it, it's just that my wants and needs during sex are on the opposite spectrum of his, so I don't mind if he gets a good orgasm from another girl-- just so long as he still loves me. Love is what you make it, and sex should never be the basis of love. If it is, then you're fucked. Probably faithful until your next "love" comes along, but that's a different can of worms.
Many people have raised the question of whether or not it's cheating when you think of another person while having sex with your s.o. What I'm wondering, what if you're thinking of your loved one while you're cybering? People that cyber get to imagine whatever their cyber-companion looks like, so it can easily happen.
I used to think it wasn't cheating....just having fun since you weren't doing it in person and for real.....then I met a very special lady and she found out I was playing on line....it hurt her so much and she cried and then I saw it from a different point of view. I hurt her and then I realized I had cheated on her emotionally and I felt like shit and I'll never ever do that again
I don't think cybering is cheating. But I've done worse than cybering, and I don't call those things cheating either.
texting, sexting, cybering - whatever you want to call it - if its intimate and with someone other than your partner and your hiding it from your partner its cheating...sigh
i dont know really cos people having relationships on here is strange as most have never met , and no nothing about each other. u could say ur inlove with ur partner on here but who knows wot ur doing in real life
i think this one has ot be a personal decision.
if both partners in a relationship are happy with the other cybering and don't see it as cheating then its ok, its when one sees t as cheating and the other does not it becomes a huge issue.
Has to be a joint decision between partners and is not a black and white question.
With my ex it would have been seen as cheating, but now......well still something we need to discuss.
imo it's cheating if
you fantasize about doing it with that person (adultery)
your wife doesn't know about it
it's NOT cheating if your wife is okay with it
you just enjoy it because you find it fun and nothing serious
Just don't hide it people... that is a disaster waiting to happen. We all want to be the one who is desired most and if someone else via chat, cam, whatever is who you now desire most or becomes a need... that is hurtful and sad.
definatly not cheating - unless you meet
i consider it same as masturbation
I guess it isn't just "is it cheating", but how about, "if they knew would it hurt them?" Does anyone want to do something that would cause someone you love pain? Don't hide it or NEED it... if either of these are true... you will most definetely cause pain if "found" out.
I don't think this can be a yes or no answer. It has so many variables, the combinations of which are endless.
I, personally, love my partner. I wouldn't cheat on her in the typical way, i.e having an affair or one night stand. But her sex drive is a fraction of mine and my fantasies and desires are my secret as I KNOW she wouldn't 'be up for it'. That dosen't make me right or her wrong or visa versa. I use Lush to mainly read stories and lose myself in those fantasies/desires. That, I expect, 99% of people would say ISN'T cheating, much the same way as watching porn, or masturbating would be.
In MY humble opinion, cybering is much like reading the stories off Lush, but being a 50% author in them. It's when it gets beyond having fun online, and deciding to meet, THEN it becomes cheating.
This, as I said, is just my opinion. I understand others differ, but the only person who can answer this honestly, is yourself.
I think if you SO doesn't know about it, than its cheating. If you have to hide it, its cheating. If they know about it BEFORE hand, than No, I don't see it as Cheating.
how times have changed, cheating use to be be down the road at the bar when you had too much to drink, or the secretary at work, or just plain old tired of your lazy husband/wife/ so, that doesn't satisfy you, now one click and you're there. when you get that thought of oh I hope he / she is on. looking, searching, wanting, then yes its cheating, unless you are a lone wolf with no one to answer up to.
sex is like a joke...it's only good if you get it
To be cheating I would have to be cheating on someone, if I'm not in a relationship, I can't be cheating.
So, it isn't about what I think. It's about what my partner would think (if I had one).
My conclusion is therefore - If your partner thinks or would think you are cheating, you are.
I am of the mind it is not cheating, it is harmless entertainment and a forum to explore sexuality that you might not other wise.
One more on this, if you have that nagging feeling in your gut, that is you telling you, it might be wrong for you.
What TearsOfAnAngel said.
I am very open minded but if my guy has to lie and sneak around, yeah, that is cheating.