Can Cheating Ever Be Okay?

How you answer the question “Is cheating ever okay?” may depend upon whether you are the cheater or the one being cheated on. And perhaps by your own moral compass. Some look at cheating as a black and white issue and others as one with many shades of grey. These differing viewpoints can cause big problems in any relationship. The question as to whether cheating is ever justified is both an ethical and moral one. The general answer for most is, “no”, it is never okay. How does that explain the fact that it continues to happen then? Is it just poor impulse control? Yes, in many cases it probably is. In others, however, people will claim there are justifiable reasons for stepping out of the bounds of their relationship. But are these justifications really, well, real? Let’s take a look at three of the most common ways people justify cheating in their own mind. 1. Revenge cheating Turnabout as fair play is a common justification for infidelity. If you have been cheated on by your husband or wife, the desire to hurt your spouse the way you have been hurt can be strong, almost overwhelming. Even if you are patently against cheating it can be hard to resist the urge, and even harder if an opportunity is presented to you. When the cute girl in the office gives you signals or the guy at the bar seems interested, it is easy to think, “It’s my turn.” Is it okay? No. We were all taught in preschool that two wrongs don’t make a right and it is still true as adults. You...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Communication Ethics & Morality Family Inspiration & Hope Marriage and Divorce Relationships Cheating Extramarital Affair Infidelity trust Source Type: blogs