In 2013, a poll by YouGov found that 52% of people kissing someone else is not cheating — in fact, its considered OK (and actually forgivable). In the United States, it turns out that only 20% of women consider kissing someone else when youre in a relationship to be OK and 12% of men consider kissing OK.

What acts are considered adultery?

The case law, all of which predates the legalization of same-sex marriage, defines “adultery” as a married person having sexual intercourse with someone of the opposite sex, other than his or her husband or wife. Note: Oral sex or any sexual acts besides intercourse do not qualify as adultery under the case law.

Why do I have feelings for someone else while in a relationship?

Having a crush on someone other than your partner while youre in a relationship is totally normal. “Crushes make people feel attractive and alive, and people often get them even when they are very committed to their partners, but the relationship is no longer in that swooning honeymoon phase.”