What counts as cheating? - Does kissing count as cheating? Only 50 per cent of men think so

1/8What counts as cheating?

When you are in a relationship, it’s not an easy task to determine what counts as cheating and what does not because some might have a liberal approach to cheating and others might consider it with an orthodox attitude. While for some sleeping with someone else might count as an act of infidelity for a few even flirting might be counted as cheating.

2/8​Does kissing count as cheating?

Since cheating means different things to different people, it may not come as a surprise if someone says kissing does not count as cheating. In fact, according to a survey conducted by BBC Radio 5 Live, 73 per cent of women consider kissing as cheating but only 50 per cent men count it as an act of betrayal.

3/8What maximum people agreed upon

While different people had different opinions on what counted as cheating, interestingly, 91 per cent of people unanimously agreed upon this—sleeping with someone who is not his or her partner/spouse counted as cheating.

4/8​Their views on cyber sex

It seems there was a considerable difference between what men and women thought about cybersex. While 75 per cent of women agreed that cybersex is an act of cheating, only 50 per cent of men seemed to share the same opinion!

5/8Other forms of cheating

While sleeping with a third person, kissing and cybersex were counted by maximum number of people as a form of cheating, when it came to having a profile on dating apps, people were not sure if it was a sign of infidelity. Only 40 per cent people agreed that using a dating app when you are in a relationship counted as cheating.

Source: indiatimes.com