What do you think it means to cheat on someone by today’s standards? You might assume that cheating means that you sleep with someone that isn’t your partner, which is completely correct.
There are a few some other instances where you might be cheating. Here are 7 ways you might be cheating without even realizing it.
1. Not indicating that you’re in a relationship.
If you’re in a serious relationship, it might be considered cheating if you don’t specify that you’re in one—especially to a new person. This will be a problem to your partner, and it could lead them to wonder why you left out this important information.
2. Flirting.
Flirting is natural, but it isn’t always accepted by partners. There are some folks who think that flirting is another form of cheating. Though you may intend for it to be harmless on your end, if the wrong people hear it, it could cause trouble for your relationship.
3. Social media romances.
Simply because you are talking to someone online doesn’t mean that you’re trying to hook up with them. However, when you have flirty conversations online, exchange naked photos, or other types of shady behavior could be construed as cheating. If you have to hide online activity, it isn’t going to bode well for you or your relationship.
4. Receiving inappropriate texts from someone, not your partner.
If you’re getting sexy messages from someone that isn’t your partner, you’d better block that number and delete those pictures, because you will find yourself in the doghouse pretty quick.
5. Financially cheating.
This is actually a thing. What is it, though? It’s when you have to hide your purchases or financial records because you don’t want to get into trouble. This could include lying about what you buy, how much money you make or spend, and anything else money related.
6. Hiding your texts.
Have you stopped turning to your partner when you needed to talk to someone? If so and you’ve starting talking to someone else over text messaging. Some couples may consider this cheating behavior, while others don’t.
7. You are getting closer to someone that isn’t your partner.
If you’re turning to someone else to vent to, to make you laugh, and confide in, you might very well be treading into forbidden territory. When you feel closer to someone than you do with your partner, it’s a big sign that there might be something wrong in your relationship that you need to fix.