We all know what cheating is in a relationship… or do we?
Would it be cheating if you watched the next episode of “The Great British Baking Show” without your partner… but with someone else… who you previously dated, and are now just friends with… after having dinner together… but before having sex? (Kidding!)
Thousands of people took an online poll that asked if different things count as cheating or not.
1. Does kissing someone on the cheek count as cheating?
Only 15% say yes. 77% think kissing on the lips is definitely cheating. 3% even think it’s cheating when two actors have to kiss.
2. Scrolling through Tinder when you’re bored, but not messaging anyone?
51% say yes, that’s cheating. If you do message someone, 88% say it’s cheating.
3. Hugging someone very closely and slowly?
21% think that’s cheating.
4. Sending someone else revealing photos?
Yes, 93% say it’s cheating.
5. Giving someone a massage?
25% say it’s cheating no matter the context.
6. Flirting with that cute barista at Starbucks?
35% think it’s cheating.
7. Hooking up with someone else when you’re on a “break”?
38% say it’s cheating. Another 30% think it’s a gray area, so it depends.
8. Sharing a bed, but you don’t do anything?
23% say it’s cheating.
9. Holding hands with someone else?
32% say it’s cheating. Another 39% say it depends.
10. Telling someone, “I’d totally hook up with you if I was single”?
45% say it counts as cheating.
11. Hanging out with an ex without telling your significant other?
Only 44% think that’s definitely cheating.
12. Watching porn?
Only 12% say it’s cheating.
13. Sliding into someone else’s DMs?
63% say it’s cheating.
14. Having sex with someone else?
2% say that’s not cheating.
15. Your partner has been in a coma for months and might not wake up. You sleep with someone else. Is that cheating?
48% say yes.