Most relationships in today's world begin on a mobile device. Ironically, modern adultery does the same. The boundaries between right and wrong have only grown blurrier over time, and how, with technology having an influence on our ideas and behaviors like never before! Even when it comes to affairs, what was once scandalous has become the usual. If you're in a relationship with someone else, for example, one of the important concerns in the murky world of partnerships is: Is sexting cheating?

Sexting doesn't require a definition, does it? It is rather obvious what that is. Here is the conventional explanation, though, for the uninitiated: Sexting is the practice of exchanging pornographic or explicit images or communications via electronic means. Although it may seem frightening and problematic, partaking in it may really be enjoyable. Imagine that you are having sex through text and that your only tools are your words and the available messaging features.

Sexting is a big part of intimacy nowadays, whether it's in a relationship or not. Depending on the situation, it may make or break a relationship. Sexual fantasies have complete freedom in the shadowy world of the internet, free from the constraints of socially acceptable mores and standards. The deed almost has a guilty pleasure quality to it. The complexity of sexting is due to this. There are many supporters on both sides of the issue if there were a dispute about whether sexting is cheating or simply harmless fun. Do affairs result from sexting? Again, nobody knows for sure.

Sexting is comparable to sending love letters or explicit poetry a century ago. The ability to interact with another person is made possible through technology, keeping up with the times. It is not only risk-free when done alone, but also becoming more widespread. Couples frequently exchange romantic texts, personal photos, and emoticons. These can really be enjoyable and contribute to making their sexual life more interesting when they are in the grips of intense desire. 

The issue naturally emerges when these texts, images, and voice messages are given to individuals other than their committed partners or spouses with whom they have a valid legal marriage. While some may be wholly against it, others may be forgiving yet find it difficult to trust their spouse after engaging in sexting. The question of whether sexting causes affairs then emerges.

Let’s take a married couples example –

Mischa and Seth, they believed that their 11-year marriage was still going strong. Then Mischa caught her husband flirting someone else and found many explicit texts Seth had written to a different lady on his phone. He originally stated that it had just included the messages when she questioned him. However, he ultimately acknowledged that it was a serious relationship.

Mischa says, "I had discovered my spouse sending improper text messages to another lady." For a few weeks, she grappled with it and questioned whether sexting could put an end to a marriage. After a few months, they ultimately got a divorce.

In our book – The Erotic Journey of the Seven Graduates, sexting wasn’t necessary, as all our grads did what they pleased, i.e., to have a sexual relationship “physically” with whomever they fancied. Now that’s the type of confidence we need in our lives.