This is definitely an interesting thread...and points out the many definitions a word or phrase can take on.

I am also very lucky in that I am in a situation that is pretty open. I have both a husband *and* a s/o (s/o and I have been involved off and on for the last 12+ years) and each is comfortable with the other and their place in my life. I have also had some temporary physical relationships in between.

Therefore, in my world, "cheating" really involves a situation in which my husband doesn't know, which rarely, if ever, occurs. I am very up front and honest with my husband in *all* situations...and thus, no feelings are hurt. Plus, by communicating in advance, if any boundaries have been crossed (and so far they haven't), adjustments can be made.

In my humble opinion, cheating involves deception--which can occur on many levels for many different people.

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