Isn't It Kinda Like Going Out To Eat?
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (112724)
United States
September 12, 2020 12:58pm CST
This is a subject that makes its rounds from time to time around here, and commenting on another post on this very topic, it made me think of a couple of ways some people I have been associated with think of it.
I am talking about the subject of cheating on your spouse or significant other.
I can think of a couple of examples, but one that comes to mind is what someone said to me once.
I mean, don't get me wrong. I LOVE my wife. To the moon and back. Just like I love her cooking. But sometimes you just want something different. Sometimes you just want a treat. It's not cheating on your wife if you order a steak at Outback anymore than it's cheating if you hire someone for a bit of a frolic or have a one night stand.
I kind of see the point, even if I also do think there is a big difference between sticking your fork into a piece of food and sticking something else somewhere else.
Ahem. 
But I AM interested to know what everyone's thoughts are on this comparison. To cheat or not to cheat? IS it kind of the same thing or is it completely different?
I will elaborate my own thoughts on the subject further in my responses to the comments.
But I AM interested to know what everyone's thoughts are on this comparison. To cheat or not to cheat? IS it kind of the same thing or is it completely different?
I will elaborate my own thoughts on the subject further in my responses to the comments.9 people like this
10 responses
@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
12 Sep 20
When you cheat you not only physically cheat your partner, you also cheat both yourself and her of a good relationship. It is not the same as eating out, and women are not some great big buffet.
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@porwest (112724)
• United States
13 Sep 20
@GardenGerty Sometimes I do kind of think of my wife as a great big buffet. But it's not all you can eat and there are so many rules about when you can dine. lol
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
12 Sep 20
How many women would mind if her husband had a steak at Outback? How many women would kill him if he "indulged" in a frolic with another woman? I rest my case.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
12 Sep 20
@porwest Did anyone hear what happened to John?
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@LindaOHio (222288)
• United States
13 Sep 20
@1creekgirl No one knows. It's so sad.
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@porwest (112724)
• United States
12 Sep 20
@1creekgirl And with that you and I agree.
THAT aside I am a bit saddened. Right about now John Roberts would have strolled in here to comment on my picture. I sure do miss him.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
12 Sep 20
Cheating. You made a vow to be hers and only hers.
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@LindaOHio (222288)
• United States
13 Sep 20
Whether the spouse finds out or not, the relationship is forever changed. I'm against cheating.
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@flapiz (23530)
• United Kingdom
12 Sep 20
I will never see cheating as an acceptable behaviour. In the first place why be in a committed relationship if you can’t commit. So if a man wants to eat different kinds of cuisines I think he should be a food blogger and not married. 
There are other options from committed relationship, such as, friends with benefits, no strings attached, and open relationship. One shouldn’t get married if he/she still out there tasting stuff.
There are other options from committed relationship, such as, friends with benefits, no strings attached, and open relationship. One shouldn’t get married if he/she still out there tasting stuff.
@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
14 Sep 20
Eating out and cheating on your wife are two different things. She will almost certainly let you off for opting for takeout over her food, and by the same token, she will almost certainly want to cause you grievous bodily harm if not dump you if she caught you in an 'entanglement' with some other woman
@MarieCoyle (59107)
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12 Sep 20
If you are even thinking of cheating, ask yourself why you want to. Are you bored, maybe you just think it would be fun, or different, or whatever. Think past that, think of the consequences. Are you willing to give up what you have in order to cheat? I try not to spout my religious beliefs to people as I know that is personal, but in the end, we all have to answer to what we've done. Personally, I don't think it's worth it. Figure out what's wrong with the relationship you have, and work on making it better if at all possible.
