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What do you consider worse? Cheating with the opposite sex or same sex?

57 replies

YappyQueen · 02/07/2024 20:13

Curious to hear others opinions on this. Some people seem to think the latter is not as bad.

ps. Not cheating or planning to cheat. Just want to hear opinions

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Strawberrycheesecake7 · 02/07/2024 20:16

The act itself is the same. Though if my DH cheated with a man I think it would be worse because it would mean he’s been lying to me about who he is for our entire relationship.

Jennalong · 02/07/2024 20:16

Equal.

FOJN · 02/07/2024 20:15

It's all the same to me. The person you're in a relationship with has betrayed your trust, it doesn't matter who with.

Precipice · 02/07/2024 20:15

The problem is that the person is cheating on (lying to and betraying) their partner, not the sex or other characteristics of the affair partner.

ThatEdgyOliveFox · 02/07/2024 20:14

Equally bad. Obviously
Edit to add:
If you think otherwise you are suggesting that the type you deem less bad isn’t a worthwhile relationship.
How insulting to those in committed relationships.

HandymcCandy · 02/07/2024 20:14

Equally shit

Sunnydiary · 02/07/2024 20:14

To me it’s all the same. The trust is gone and the relationship is over.