Cheating on SO. Is that a norm or an exception?
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Exception! What is wrong with you!
Exception you douche bag
It happens more often than people think. If you feel like you're not happy with your relationship, have a real talk with your SO and seek counseling. If your needs aren't being met, some people go about with open relationships. The guilt that carries with cheating while in a monogamous relationship bares so much weight on the shoulder. Shake it off and set yourself free if it's not working out, don't put them through the emotional tyranny of feeling worthless. It's not their problem. Own up to it
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While yes probably more than half the couples out there (in long term relationships) have had one if not both partners cheat at some point in time (whether the other knows it or not), no one talks about it. So while statistically it might fit the definition of "normal," it is widely unacceptable. Regardless, just because something might be normal doesn't make it okay. Our taboo society's stance on monogamy is stupid, and cheating is stupid. If you love your SO but want variety in your sex life then start the conversation about an open relationship. I assume if you want to be with others then you're okay with the flip side, and if not, you don't need to be with anyone until you grow up. If he/ she doesn't want that kind of relationship, then find someone else. Sexuality is a huge part of a relationship and a huge part of you as a person. You definitely don't want a suppressed sex life to make you resentful of the relationship. If you're thinking so much about cheating now that you've even made a public post about it, well it's probably going to happen somewhere down the line anyway. Get ahead of it now so you can lead an honest life with whoever you end up with. Closed, open, or any variation in between is 100% okay as long as BOTH partners are aware of the boundaries of the relationship.
It is the norm, most couples are fcking miserable and wish they are single again, of course they deny it and say it's an exception
I love how everyone assumes OP is a man. Sexist subconscious thoughts coming to life. News Flash: women can cheat too and often do. Sexist to immediately assume that OP is a man.
I don't know if this person is feeling said guilt pwc2. They had to ask if it was an exception to the norm for him (or her!) to cheat
Norm
You are all idiots. This is not normal. Get out of the relationship.
Jack ass
It's the norm. Humans are not designed for lifelong monogamy. I couldn't even imagine seeing the same person every day for my whole life. 😖
SA1, depends on the relationship. My husband and I couldn't imagine being with anyone else (but we have each other well trained!) my first husband didn't feel that way ;) But, we also work at our marriage every day and are committed to not taking each other for granted. It's also never 50/50. Sometimes it's 80/20.
It definitely should not be the norm but sadly it does. Own up and I would echo pwc2 said
Exception.
Wow Senior 1 - been burned by a girl much?
^never actually.
OP is actually a girl curious how others, especially guys think.