I keep finding these random Glamour articles on MSN. While most of them make me laugh, this one really got me thinking. What does count as cheating? We have so many ways of communicating these days that sometimes cheating isn't always as black and white as we think. So I'd like to see what my wonderful readers say about this little Glamour poll. I've added my two cents (cause it's my blog!) and feel free to add yours!
1. Is it cheating if the relationship isn't official?
"When I was in college, I dated a guy for two years who said he wasn't comfortable with the 'boyfriend' label. Among friends, I called him my 'significant other,' but when I was with him, I just went with the flow and assumed we were exclusive. He was the first guy I slept with, the first I brought home to my parents, the one I spent every holiday and birthday with. Then he started fooling around with my best friend's roommate, and a month later they were a couple. I confronted him, and he said he didn't think we were officially 'together,' so it wasn't cheating. He also felt justified because she and I weren't close friends! Everybody knew but me — that's what hurt the most."
Survey says...
Yes: 75%
No: 25%
I'm with the crowd on this one. Definitely cheating.
2. Is it cheating to go on a "pseudodate"?
"Once, I was seated next to a handsome stranger on a plane. He'd been bumped from first class, where he usually sat, which is why he was flying coach. Turned out he was a famous agent, owned a fabulous art collection, was smart and funny, and, to top it all off, he was single. (I'd been dating someone for five years.) When we landed, he asked for my number and called me at my hotel that very night, inviting me to a private party for one of my favorite actors. As we worked the room, I pictured the fabulous life I could have with him: I'd be rich and connected. I'd be taken care of, for once (my boyfriend is a musician). But in the end, I felt too guilty to continue the 'relationship,' and stopped returning his calls."
Survey says...
Yes: 45%
No: 55%
I honestly need more information on this one. If she just went to the party of a cute, rich, single guy for the sake of going (curiosity of how the other half lives), then no harm. If she went to the party of the cute, rich, single guy with the intention of something happening, then yes.
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