LadyPact -> RE: When is Cheating not cheating? (4/18/2007 4:09:41 PM)
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I think you hit the nail on the head in the very first sentence "without their partner being involved". As soon as that happens, that is usually where the deception between the partners begin, and that is the core of the issue. Cheating is not when certain actions begin. It is where the lies begin. When the truth is being hidden, in words, actions, or deeds. If both partners in a relationship are both participating together, as is My personal case, it would be hard pressed to say that what is happening is considered cheating. After all, We were the Ones to make that decision about Our relationship. We didn't invite everyone else's opinions into the debate because their definition didn't have a baring on the situation. At the end of the day, as long as We are happy in Our house, that's what matters. Now, not all people have partners who participate at the same level. Some play with their partner's complete knowledge. If they have that kind of situation, more power to them. However, I have yet to meet any married submissive male who was willing to bring his wife to lunch to meet Me, where I would describe to her, in detail, what I would be doing with her husband, and have her say ok. (BTW, when I mention this proposition, I always stipulate that her ID is required.) I'm not saying it can't happen, but it hasn't been a challenge anyone has met to date with Me. I can not make any comment as to your question of poly, as We have yet to evolve into a poly household. Some of the relationships have been a form of poly, but I do not think that is what you refer to. As to hypocrisy, I don't consider Myself a hypocrite just because My definition of cheating may not match yours. My actions are very specifically equal to My words. I explain everything up front to My boys so that everyone understands the situation and knows what is acceptable and what is not. We have a list of house rules that We use that are adhered to by all involved. It works for Us. Edited for spelling errors
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