This week, Eva Longoria filed for divorce from her husband, Tony Parker, amid rumors that the San Antonio Spurs player had been caught cheating on Longoria.

As more details of the split leaked, it was uncovered that Parker had been having a “textual” relationship with a teammate’s wife. Erin Barry, wife of Brant Barry, had allegedly been exchanging sexy text messages with Parker for “months”, but sources close to the basketball player claim that Parker had never gotten physical with Barry – their relationship was limited to those text messages.

So what do you think? Is texting and sexting another person while you’re in a relationship considered cheating? Lets break it down.

If you’re texting back and forth with an ex, but you’re just trying to keep the friendship going, and neither party wants the relationship to take a turn for the romantic side? It’s not cheating. But…

If you’re texting with an old flame, and you either want or are expecting the texting to lead somewhere else (like, say, the bedroom)? Cheating.  While some surveys and polls suggest that “emotional cheating” is less damaging or painful than sexual cheating, if you’re looking elsewhere to fulfill something that your current relationship is lacking, you should probably reevaluate why you’re in the relationship.

If you’re straight up sending dirty texts or naked pictures to someone, then heck yes it is cheating. You probably wouldn’t be thrilled to find out that your significant other is sending dirty texts or racy pictures to someone besides you, so why would you do it and consider it A-OK?

A good rule to follow as far as cheating – don’t do anything you’d be uncomfortable talking about with your current partner. Also, think of how you would react if your partner told you they were doing the same thing you are? If you’d be upset, you can bet that they would be too. Remember, communicating with your significant other is a good way to avoid relationship troubles – being honest and open can help clear up problems and it can also establish boundaries; if you don’t think you’re exclusive, but your partner does, he or she may think you’re cheating when all you think you’re doing is playing the field.

Tags: texting, sexting, cheating, dating
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