What is a form of cheating?

Here are some behaviors that some people may consider cheating, and others may not. Grabbing or touching inappropriate areas. Going to an event, having dinner, or buying gifts for someone who is not your partner. Constant texting (especially explicit texts) or flirting with someone who is not your partner.

Is flirting a form of cheating?

If you are getting some emotional needs met by this other person, you may be cheating. Playful bantering or gentle flirting with someone outside of your marriage is harmless if proper boundaries remain intact, according to psychologist Michael Brickey, author of “Defying Aging,” and many other relationship experts.

Is it OK for my girlfriend to be friends with her ex?

Do you trust that she wants to be with you and not her ex? If she wants to be with you, there’s nothing wrong with her friendship with her ex. If she doesn’t want to be with you, then telling her not to be friends with her ex isn’t going to save you–your relationship is doomed.