The definition of cheating is a topic that continues to be debated between men and women, especially with the rise of certain modern behaviors.
In recent years, the nature of human interactions has evolved, leading to new dynamics in relationships and prompting fresh questions and challenges.
Among these is a phenomenon that has ignited considerable discussion about whether it should be classified as cheating.
The focus here is on OnlyFans.
This debate isn’t about whether it’s cheating for your partner to have an account and sell explicit photos online, but rather how being a subscriber of the platform plays a role in a relationship.
News.com.au, an Australian news outlet, sought opinions from locals and received a variety of interesting and opposing views.
They surveyed 1,870 individuals to see if they considered their partners’ subscription to OnlyFans as cheating.
This type of debate isn’t entirely new; similar discussions have likely occurred in past relationships about whether watching any form of adult content constitutes cheating. Even further back, owning a Playboy magazine might have sparked similar arguments.
Yet, in today’s world, consensus seems elusive.
The survey found that 56 per cent of women view subscribing to a porn star’s OnlyFans channel as ‘definitely cheating’.
Conversely, only 38 per cent of men agree, while 48 per cent think it depends on the nature of interactions, compared to 36 per cent of women.
Moreover, just 9 per cent of women, and 15 per cent of men, see it as ‘normal’ for people in relationships to engage with and consume content from OnlyFans performers.
The ability of subscribers to send direct (and potentially explicit) messages to OnlyFans creators adds a complex layer to this issue.
One woman said, “If you’re paying for something, interacting and have a particular person of interest, that’s definitely cheating,” echoing her friend’s sentiment that financial expenditure is a significant factor.
Another individual described it as a ‘dog act,’ suggesting it clearly crosses a boundary.
He commented: “If I was with someone for say five years, I’d be like, ‘what’s going on here?’
“That would be a big fight. Whereas with someone new? Bye.”
However, two other men felt it shouldn’t be equated with a ‘traditional’ affair.
Would such a situation be a dealbreaker for you, warranting an immediate breakup, or would you consider the context before making a decision? Or perhaps, would you find it completely acceptable, causing no concern at all?