Is looking at porn cheating?

[Muzza-Maaate]

So recently my girlfriend went on my computer and looked at 4chan (which is on my favourites toolbar).

Now I know that if anyone here has ever gone on 4chan you will know that 80% of the content posted is nude females and such.

Upon seeing the tonnes of tittes that are posted she flipped out at me and went on about how I shouldn't be looking at porn and how that because I'm with her I should only be interested in her body etc (the insight of a woman = ME ME ME).

Now I can honestly say I don't go to 4chan for the nude pictures, but infact the funny pictures. But she really doesn't believe me.

TL;DR: What is your opinion on the topic?
Is looking at porn while in a relationship cheating or not?

 

[elementsoul]

No its more like a relationship saver. She's not in the mood so instead of bugging her you have an outlet. I'm sure between the option of you cheating on her with a person in real life is a lot less appealing then a fantasy that goes away when you close a window.

 

[Pimppeter2]

I don't consider it cheating.

But then again putting 4chan on your favorites bar is asking for trouble.

 

[Soxafloppin]

No its not cheating.

Well i dont consider it to be.

 

[wooty]

No, it passes the time nicely

 

[Muzza-Maaate]

I don't consider it cheating.

But then again putting 4chan on your favorites bar is asking for trouble.

The 4chan bit is irrelivant, its more the nude pictures bit that's the topic.

 

[lwm3398]

Nah, I don't think so. It's not like you're physically with the picture, it's just a picture.

 

[social_outcast]

If she gets rid of her sex toys, I'll get rid of the porn...

 

[Cherry Cola]

Whaaaat?

Oh come on, porn is what helps relationships! The thing that drives men to cheat on their wife is their sexual drive, and porn is a super-awesome-perfect substitute for that. It's cheaper, easier to cum come by, and it stops you from being a moron in certain situations.

Porn has saved relationships for me.

 

[damselgaming]

It's not cheating, only if you other half knows about it. If you hide it and treat it like it's something bad then it will inevitably be seen as worse.

I encourage my boyfriend to do what he likes, because if he looks at it and gets in the mood it means more fun for me. (Our rooms are next to each other)

Some girls will see it as competition, because they feel less attractive than the women guys look at, so at least be a bit less nasty about it.

 

[IckleMissMayhem]

What is your opinion on the topic?
Is looking at porn while in a relationship cheating or not?

She's an idiot, Watching porn's fun (more so with your S.O.!)
Not cheating, or anything to be remotely bothered about, so long as you still make time for her. And vice-versa.

 

[Lukeje]

It's not cheating (unless it's pictures of her sister). Also, you have 4chan as a favourite?

 

[Muzza-Maaate]

Also, you have 4chan as a favourite?

Hahaha don't judge me

 

[stabnex]

She's a *****, and needs to shut up. It's not cheating, you're not cheating, and if she doesn't learn that, dump her and find a chick who likes porn and will actually enjoy watching with you.

 

[Vrex360]

In a dedicated relationship it is understandable why a spouse/partner would be upset by you taking interest in others but of course it isn't cheating in the strictest sense. As others have said, looking at porn is a perfectly natural expression of sexual desire which is a very real part of being a human being.
In the real world someone should only have eyes for their spouse but really porn is nothing more then a vivid fantasy and it helps run the machine of sexual arousal. It's not cheating because it certainly cannot cause physical interaction, that said while it is not cheating and perfectly natural I believe it to be better in small doses as internet porn addiction can be a serious strain on relationships. However I must stress the difference between casually looking at porn and flat out addiction, the latter is a regular occurance of about every day and the former is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about.

 

[Lidrial]

I most certainly don't consider porn a form of cheating

 

[SultanP]

Tell her that if she doesn't want you releasing pressure on your own, she can have the opportunity to do it for you. If you are anything like most other guys, she will beg for mercy before long, and let you do what the hell you want. Even if it isn't about porn for you, you can still beat her at her own game.

 

[Nickolai77]

Well, the females have their Edward Cullen's, and the guy's have their porn. Both sexes have to lust after something while being in a relationship, its quite normal. Girls have their own fantasies, as to guys as well, but in a different sense...through porn.

 

[Black Rabt]

Not cheating at all.

 

[DazZ.]

No, I've watched strippers with my ex and it was fine.
Porn isn't cheating any more than lusting over famous people is.

If you're going to watch porn together though, at least flick through it before hand to make sure it doesn't turn weird.