Is exchanging photos cheating?

[Pollypocket89]

Just that really

Would you class exchanging photos with someone other than your partner cheating or more than an emotional affair?

Yes! If fully clothed and there was a good reason, fine - anything at all naked/provocative no way in hell is that not equivalent to cheating. I mean, I guess it's more a scale and I'd say it's less bad than shagging for months or sharing all your hopes and dreams, but it definitely is cheating, if anything I'd say it's worse than a quick accidental kiss when drunk or something as it requires the person to actively decided to do it and then to go ahead and share the photo.

Of course it’s cheating, how could it not be. What other reason would there be?
Checking out the goods before handling!

For me it's cheating and a deal breaker?

Why wouldn't you friend class this as cheating ??

@2typesofjungle

Pictures of fluffy cute kittens or of their genitals?

If they were trading pics of fluffy cute kitten genitals, there may be bigger things to be concerned about...

It doesn't matter if it's 'cheating' or not. Having a bonfire of your partner's clothes isn't cheating, but it doesn't make it an acceptable relationship behaviour.

If you keep it from your partner then yes it's cheating in my opinion

A situation like this almost ruined my relationship and probably would have been it if it wasn't for my child. I think some people are capable of flirting and texting for the ego boost, but wouldn't actually go and physically cheat. In my situation there was lots of crying, long conversations and wine to get through it. Would never try to understand it or work through it again though, now that I've made it clear how hurtful it is.

@Eckhart

It doesn't matter if it's 'cheating' or not. Having a bonfire of your partner's clothes isn't cheating, but it doesn't make it an acceptable relationship behaviour.

Exactly this.

I think she's upset and in denial. He exchanged multiple pictures/video with the woman and is friends with her too which I think is worse

Thanks for all the replies, pretty general consensus

So, besides the masturbatory material, there is an emotional component to this. What a terrible betrayal.

Do women actually have to ask these questions?

God help us if they do.

Yes it’s cheating. It’s also very likely that it doesn’t just stop at exchanging photos. Due to lockdown this is the only way he can cheat. You can try to guide your friend but only she can make the hard decision to leave, just support her the best you can.

I'd end the relationship without a second thought.

Shows a complete lack of respect and lack of boundaries.