The concept of infidelity can be tough to nail down. Ultimately, most individuals have their own unique definition of what counts as cheating. We’ve scoured Reddit to figure out how some people define cheating. Some of the answers might surprise you.
While INSIDER cannot independently verify each response, they are certainly thought-provoking to read.
Emotional relationships can count as cheating.
"Having emotional relationships with other women and partaking in physically arousing touches or flirting of any sort is considered cheating in my marriage. [This goes] for either of us."— anonymous
Some feel cheating is anything you wouldn’t want your partner to know about.
"I'd say cheating is anything you wouldn't want your partner to know about — if you think you might be crossing a line in your particular relationship, you probably are. Those lines will be different for everyone. [Personally], I don't even get into a situation where the line is in sight ... To be honest, I think the real trouble starts when a person even thinks about seeking more-than-friendly contact with another person."— Redditor amethyst
Some believe if it could result in the transmission of an STI, it’s probably cheating.
"[The sole reason cheating is never justified is] the chance of spreading sexually transmitted diseases. If you're not getting sex or love in a relationship or marriage, then end it and have sex with another person, or come to an agreement with the other person to have an open and safe relationship or marriage."— Redditor wtknight
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