Is Flirting While In A Relationship Forgivable?

March 3rd, 2012 - By Brooke Dean

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A wink here, a glance there – flirting can be a fun, playful way to engage and meet people…which is great when you’re single. But what if you’re in a relationship – what is the protocol then? While some feel that flirting is harmless, having a significant other who is a notorious tease can be frustrating. Excessive flirting can cause tension and even break up relationships if boundaries aren’t set.

Here are some ways to tell when flirting crosses the line….

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  • Rena

    I agree with a lot of the comments, if you’re in a nurturing relationship and yet you still feel an urge to flirt with someone else then do yourself and your partner a favor and not be in a relationship. Its selfish to have your cake and eat it too. But as a lot of us know it happens a lot. Great article.

  • Bullitt

    Uhh do you all know that lesbians exist? You could at least write as if flirting w/ the opposite sex isn’t the only offense.

  • work

    I just dealt with this.  My boyfriend was flirting with a chick from work, heavy sexual flirting. I question whether or not forgiving him was the right thing. As of now, he is on probation. Time will tell. 

  • LaTasha

    Flirting while you are in a relationship is just unnecessary. But if it is just harmless then it is nothing to worry about as long as it does not go way too far. You should have respect for your partner…

  • MixedUpInVegas

    Some flirtations are simple and harmless.  A special smile or and acknowledgement of another person’s attractiveness are fine as long as it doesn’t extend into salaciousness.  I may be married, but I’m not blind, deaf and dumb; on the other hand, I wouldn’t heap on the flirtation because it could encourage the other party to assume my interest is more than simply complimentary.

    The points made in this article truly cross the line and are to be avoided if you value your spouse and your partnership.

  • Sugar_Spice

    I understand that some people can be friendly by nature but if they aren’t satisfied with the attention they have in their relationship & are going out of there way to flirt then they don’t need to be in a relationship.