Do you consider flirting cheating?

Such a tricky little word. No, if we are going with the Merriam-Webster definition, but this is life and definitions take on a whole new meaning. Let me explain.

According to Merriam Webster, the word Flirt means: to behave amorously without serious intent. Now, I’m pretty sure we have all done it, to some degree at one point in our lives.

You know, the innocent batting of the eye lashes to get a large french fries instead of the small you ordered, or the coy wink for an extra spray of whip cream on your caramel frappe. We both know that this little exchange is not going beyond this little exchange (I’m sorry if you weren’t aware that it wasn’t going further) but I just wanted the fries.

Sometimes kindness can be mistaken for flirting, which creates for awkward situations. Just because I like your tie doesn’t mean I like you! It just means I like your taste in tie’s. Or if a man respectfully compliments a woman’s appearance it doesn’t automatically mean he wants to get you into bed.

But flirting usually isn’t used in the context by Merriam’s definition. I think we forget that flirting can be hurtful, especially if you are doing so with the intent of taking it further and in that case it is no longer flirting but has become a gateway to fucking.

If your’re single then by all means, flirt away! But if you aren’t then you are treading a very thin line between flirt and fuck, and should probably reevaluate your relationship and why you feel the need to flirt.

I get it, everyone wants to have their cake and eat it too. Just make sure everyone is ordering off of the same menu.

What would you do differently and why? Please feel free to share your thoughts and comments below.

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