I would not call it cheating, but I certainly would not be happy about it.

If you have a partner, you should not be flirting with anyone but them.

There is innocent flirting, then there is not-so-innocent-flirting. If someone does not know the difference, it could be trouble for everyone involved.

If you are really content with your partner why would you feel a need to engage in "flirting", innocent or otherwise? :)

No I wouldn't consider flirting cheating. It is important to be careful that it doesn't go too far, though.

I do not think that just because you are in a relationship that you should not flirt. We are all individuals.. being with someone does not remove that fact even though I have seen many people make the mistake of forgetting that the other is an individual and not just part of a unit. People smother each other and it overkills. I do not think that it is cheating unless you flirt in a way that leads it to another moment past just the moment of a cute grin or quick laugh. I flirt all the time and with the type of personality that my guy has.. he does as well. He loves people and he loves looking at attractive women. I never see him do it but he does.. he is normal. I look and I will cop a flirt in a heartbeat. It feels good! I think flirting lifts us up in a cute way.. not a threatening way. PEOPLE make it worse than just a moment of flirtation. Usually, unhappy or uncommitted people. If someone who flirts has to take it to another level to appease some need in themselves.. they have a problem but flirting is not a problem unless you are unsatisfied with your girl or fella and let it lead where it should not.

i see it as innocent UNLESS you decide to take it to the next level but just flirting that is nothing but fun! hell i do it at my job ALL the time to make money

i see it as innocent UNLESS you decide to take it to the next level but just flirting that is nothing but fun! hell i do it at my job ALL the time to make money

I consider flirting to be fun... you have to know where to draw that oh so fine line. Watch out for people who get too up in arms about it... possesivness and jealousy are never a good thing. Flirting is harmless as long as you know when and where the stop!

My husband knows I am on the internet and he knows I am just chatting, it is all innocent fun, if someone misunderstands then that is there problem not mine. People flirt all the time in person, I do not flirt in person at all.If I overstepped a persons boundaries I would certainly like to be told directly by that person and I would not chat with them in the future, I do not want to make anyone uncomfortable.

In my opinion it is, although rather harmless I wouldn't much like the thought of my loved one fraternising with another.

Yes it is one form of cheating. If you are in a committed relationship or married you hurt your partner. If you love and respect your partner, why do you feel the need to flirt? There is no reason to be flirting if you truly love and respect your partner!

No...It really depends on the intentions when you are doing it. If you are doing it for sexual gain or to establish a relationship then yes. But flirting alone is not cheating.....;)

In my case, no since I'm not seeing anyone. If it was anybody else who was involved it would still be no. Flirting over a computer is harmless and may be a good way of relieving certain pressures that may build up in ones life. Namely, somethings sexual in nature.

Flirting is flirting. It's just another form of communication and doesn't always have to lead to anything. It's appropriate for someone to compliment another by light flirting in the right context and setting. It's when flirting becomes an overture for dishonest intentions that the problems arise. Even then however, I don't consider it infidelity. Simpy a prelude to infidelity.

Flirting can lead to thoughts of cheating. Thoughts of cheating can lead to cheating.

Cheating is a result of wrong intentions. If you flirt to get attention to become attractive or attracted to another while you are in a relationship then yes. If your intentions are innocent, then no. There is a fine line because flirting may enhance a relationship and draw people closer, but intentions change if they aren't kept in check. If intentions change and you have a close relationship at work with someone you are attracted to and flirting continues, it can rapidly steer you down the path to cheating. Always keep your intentions in check, the safest thing would be to limit your relationship with people you are attracted to that are your mate. Prevention is always the best protection.

In and of itself, flirting is not cheating. My beloved wife and I both flirt relentlessly. Positive flirting is a real self esteem booster when you can get someone to blush a little and flirt back. It makes me feel like a catch, and it reinforces what I already know - that my wife is a catch. She can get those boys stuttering on a regular basis. Folks with high self esteem are always more attractive. (regardless of what they look like). I believe that flirting builds and displays esteem. It's something like birds displaying feathers for social status and to attract mates. (a responsible flirter just avoids the parts where the duds come off and the whipped cream gets taken out of the fridge) Of course, you need to read JaMMco's excellent answer (and probably some others)... (Congrats on your anniversary by the way, JaMMCo). Jammco points out that there are pitfalls. Flirt safely, my fellow world citizens.

NO WAY!!! I have friends that argue with me about this, but they're very insecure in their relationships. I have other friends who just have fuzzy boundaries and have screwed up, so they just don't flirt because they don't trust themselves. That's ok too. Nitroduck's answer is great! Which doesn't surprise me. I agree with him about the self esteem boost. I have been happily married for a long time and I am a terrific flirt. Hubby loves to flirt too, but honestly he just isn't very good at it. What a treat when someone flirts with him and does all the work! LOL! He is a sweetie, so it happens plenty, which I just love. Oh I'm feeling a long answer coming on... Flirting is a natural behavior for us. Personally, I enjoy feeling attracted to other people. I enjoy the feeling of 'attraction' and I have even allowed myself at times, to enjoy the feeling of 'love' for someone that I am attracted to. For me, it's not any different than the love I feel for my very closest friends. In fact, I have some very close friendships that initiated with flirting. People who have met my husband and developed friendships with him as well. This is where I have to stop and tell you that I am uber-loyal to my husband and my family. I have never and will never cheat on my husband. My boundaries are VERY securely in place. That said; human beings have always been attracted to each other. That doesn't stop when you find an exclusive partner. To deny this, for me, would just be dishonest. I won't live like that. In reality, I am actually quite shy. Flirting provides me an outlet for connecting with others. I'm not ashamed of it. It's part of who I am - the part that keeps me from becoming a total recluse I think. LOL!

No, I do not consider flirting, as cheating.

I see flirting as a way to put myself in a position where I can cheat on my partner-it's ALL innocent fun.

This is a great question because all my life people call me a big flirt even though I am married and have spent a lot of time away from my husband cuz hes in the army so people think I cheat on him... just watch yourself and as long as YOU know what you are doing and know theres nothing behind it and your significant other understands too its fine!

In my opinion it isn't actually cheating unless there is any type of physical contact including kissing or holding hands with someone else you find attractive.

Many people have different opinions on flirting. Some people are even oblivious to the fact that others think they are flirting. Anyway. As long as the intentions are innocent, then it is not cheating. If, however, the intentions are not innocent.. then it is. However, even if my intentions were innocent and my boyfriend felt like I was flirting, I would try to refrain from it as to not hurt his feelings. If I wouldn't, I would hope I would really question my relationship and whether or not I really did love him..

I don't consider it cheating...just make sure you don't hurt the person you are flirting with. I've always been of the opinion that it doesn't matter where you get your appetite, it's where you get fed that matters. ;-)

If you are in a relationship you shouldn't be sending any 'signals', even in a lighthearted way, to someone else. You never know if that other person could think about it more seriously than you and possibly get hurt. Or maybe it could leave you open to wanting to take it to another level if your flirting is returned seriously. It could very well hurt your partner who sees or hears about it. Why risk all that just for a little affirmation that you 'still have it'? There is no such thing as innocent flirting.

I feel that it is cheating. You sould not be looking to tease or be tempted by someone else.

It's definitely a step in the wrong direction.

To flirt with anyone is disrespectful to your partner. The person who said she does it because she is shy, then you do it to make up for insecurities. Flirting can be taken in the wrong way by someone else. That person may not come out with their true feelings, but they may be hoping for something to change that may bring you two together. The people who you flirt with may think you are disrespectful. Why play with fire? Why walk a tight rope? Just for thrills and you can end up hurting someone. Flirting with others is a sign of insecurities about yourself. Focus on your mate, find a hobby, focus on mutual friends, focus on your kids, focus on future goals and you just may be able to get over your insecurities and stop sending out signals you should not be sending out.

I don't think it cheating,but if you do it when your in a relationship,I think it being disrespectful to your partner.

It depends on intent. I am told I flirt and I think I am just being friendly. I am just making small talk. If I was flirting in order to get someone's interest or to get someone's phone number, then, yes, it is cheating.

flirting is flirting...its up to you to define what is cheating for your own relationship.

Not until the flirtation turns into something deeper.

I don't think it's cheating, and I don't think it's disrespectful. If you were an outgoing, flirtatious type before your relationship, then it makes no sense to completely stop once your in a relationship. If the flirting leads to something else, that's on your head.

no i don't think it is considered cheating.....i mean every one flirts......in some degree or another....it's human nature.......cheating isn't....

Yes it is. It's showing interest in other people and not your boy/girlfriend.

It really depends on your mate. Their comfort levels with situations like this are to be considered. You should talk to them about where their lines are on the topic, because some couples swing and others divorce.

I don't think it's cheating. My wife sometimes force me to flirt with other girls. It turns her on.

i have a feeling i know who this is being directed at, and its really up to you whether u think it is or not, if you are having second thoughts about doing it then dont

No it's not. I'm a flirt anyway and my s/o is ok with it cos thats as far as it goes.

flirting in person isnt being unfaithful

Flirting is one thing, but if your feelings of guilt make you feel unfaithful, then there may be more than just flirting going on inside.