I like to flirt, teasing especially the female gender, and not because I feel some attraction toward them or want a relationship with them but because it keeps a conversation going. I started getting used to flirtatious conversation when I was much younger and somehow it became a part of me through adulthood. Most people would assume cheating because somehow those flirtatious talks could involve words meant to be discussed between people who are in a courtship. Is Flirting cheating? For me , it depends on one's intentions, the reason behind the flirtatious talks even though flirting itself isn't cheating.
Flirting according to English dictionary is;
to talk with teasing affection, to insinuate sexual attraction in a playful (especially conversational) way. [from 18th c.]
While cheating is;
Unfaithful or adulterous.
In everything we do, intentions or motives behind them matters. Flirting on its own is playful, sometimes to appreciate one's beauty or sexuality but doesn't mean unfaithfulness. There are people who naturally are good with words, they mostly flirt around with a lot of people they come across without any negative motive but because it's their kind of conversation. Cheating means unfaithfulness, flirting means talking with teasing affection. It's possible to flirt with anybody whether one is attracted to the person or not, like I said earlier, most flirtatious talks for me helps a conversation last longer, sometimes I may do it for just that purpose.
The problem with flirting is its ability to stir up affection, but most times motive is what matters. We flirt in different ways, sometimes unconsciously using every part of our body but cheating is in doing rather than talking. Even though a lot of people dislike to see their partner being flirtatious, it doesn't mean otherwise, they only desire that every praises and words that insinuate sexual attraction be Said to them instead of someone different. If flirting was cheating, a lot of people would be guilty, but what matters most to whether it's a cheat or not is the motive behind it.
They are all guilty
Your quoted definition of flirting is proof enough that flirting is cheating. Even though 'playful', it still has sexual innuendos. Having that when one has a partner is all shades of wrong in my opinion.
Hahaha, I just know the female gender would argue this. I hope to read from you and know why you consider it a cheat
I agree with you flirting is not cheating praising the other gender other than your own Lover is no wrong unless there is something more which is unknown.
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You're welcome. Oh, someone agrees with my point of view
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Even though you're right to say the motive matters, sometimes that act of flirting could supercede ones motive. Why flirt when you can be plain?
Atleast you agree with me on one point. Let the motive leads
Hello @dwixer,
What is love? Is it respect? Is it caring? Is it something greater than a physical relationship? Is it loyalty?
How do you show respect to your partner, whom you love? Do you simply refrain from physical engagement with another, or do you also show respect, regard and loyalty?
Think about that, please, when you think about flirting.
Hmm, that's true, I have never considered this points before. Respect and something greater than physical relationship. Thanks for your feedback
So you are saying that even when you are in a serious relationship or married you will continue flirting cause it is your nature? And it is not cheating?
You know cheating has different grade right, emotional cheating is a thing and flirting falls under it...you don't have to have intention to emotionally cheat...
Cheating? That's one last thing I'll do in a relationship, I tease people which most times is termed flirting but I know boundaries and I don't cross them. Motive matters and individuals differ
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You saw the meaning of the meaning of flirting ryt??
Having some sexual attraction through conversation
So tell me one day you won't want to practice what you have been talking about
If you are in a relationship you shouldn't flirt except you are single, them it's up to you
Insinuate sexual attraction not having sexual attraction. Most times it remain neutral unless given room to grow
That's what am saying
When you start giving room, anything can happen and will be termed mistake
We are all humm with flesh
That's right, we are humans and mistakes happen
Yes that's why you need to avoid it
weldone my friend and i understand your point my friend
Thank You for the understanding