Is it okay to flirt with other people when you are married or in a relationship? Is it okay to find someone's email address and begin an email or online friendship?
Some people think the answer to that is yes, and the only question is how far are you allowed to go before the answer is no?
Some couples are okay with flirting and some are not.
Is it a different situation because you are conversing via email or instant message rather than "real life?" What boundaries should we set for ourselves in this situation?
If your partner is a flirt, you should try to learn if they are truly committed to your relationship. Flirting can happen innocently and can be interpreted as a compliment, which bolsters the ego. It often can be harmless fun as two people innocently email back and forth.
However, a spouse's flirting, whether online or not, can be a sign of insecurity. The fact that he or she has gone to the trouble of going online to find someone's email address and begin an online chat relationship can be a sign of a serious problem in a relationship.
One thing that may happen is that some spouses figure that because they are married, and their online email friend knows this, they have the thought that it will not be taken seriously so it is fine. They just assume that other people know he or she would not cheat on their significant other.
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