Is it normal to flirt with others when you are in a relationship

I've been in a relationship with my boyfriend for a few years, and recently I met another guy who seems to have taken a liking to me and flirted with me a little bit. I've already let him know I have a boyfriend and he acknowledges that but still says a few things here or there. I actually don't mind it and I find it rather fun, but i haven't flirted back.

Is it alright to have this kind of interaction? My boyfriend doesn't know about him.

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Comments ( 17 )
  • Tealights

    That's a slippery slope.

    If you start to flirt back, it's like giving him the greenlight to go further. It may seem like innocent fun to you, but men take getting pussy very seriously, so stay safe.

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  • JD777

    No. Would it be ok with you if he wanted to return the flirting of another woman without you knowing?

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  • Columbusbiguy

    If you want to do it/ or have it continue, its totally up to you. However, expect and dont complain about any ramifications if your BF finds out, or if the guy starts wanting more.

    And yes its normal. Everyone flirts a little bit.

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    • Lesbolover

      Not to mention the person could be a total obsessive psycho, and is just waiting for the greenlight

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  • barefoot_on_the_sand

    You shouldn't encourage his flirting.

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  • palepunk

    Not appropriate. How would you feel if the tables were turned?

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  • JellyBeanBandit

    Lots of people who cheat end up thinking "Why the fuck did I do that? What was I thinking?!", and this is how it could start.

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  • Go for it! He may be just the right one for you but you’ll never know if you don’t at least check it out!

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    • Hellohello1234

      Yeah I agree

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  • IrishPotato

    No. It's fucking cheating if you flirt back and it's a slippery slope if you're allowing it.

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  • Boojum

    It should be bleedin' obvious that you allowing him to continue is tacitly encouraging him, and therefore sending him the signal that you might be open to something more.

    It's fun because it strokes your ego. That's understandable if you've been in a relationship for a few years, since your boyfriend has probably got past that phase, and maybe even has started to take you a little for granted. If you really miss the flirty nonsense, you've got a choice: Accept that you aren't yet grown up enough for an adult relationship, dump your boyfriend and go in search of the buzz of a new relationship, or talk to your boyfriend about how you can make your relationship more satisfying.

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  • Ellenna

    Normal, but not a good idea either for you, the other bloke or your boyfriend.

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  • BlindSpot

    Maybe you just got caught up in the moment. You're not at fault as you've made it clear that you HAVE a boyfriend already. How faithful is your boyfriend to you? I hate all cheaters to hell, but I know a couple who constantly cheat on one another and get back together again, so I'm wondering if you are in a similar situation.

    There will always be guys who will tempt you, the forbidden fruits. But once you taste them, be sure you will die choking on those seeds.

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  • SwickDinging

    The fact that you have kept this from your boyfriend should answer you question.

    Some couples are cool with this sort of thing, but if you were one of those couples you would already know it. In most relationships this is not ok.

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  • strangethingshappen

    Why dont ya flirt with a girl instead

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  • TerriAngel

    Who doesn't flirt?
    Yea, it's lead to something someimes.
    But that was a dead end anyway.
    If a relationship is solid.
    The side flirting is nothing.
    Because you are happy where you are.
    You aren't insecure in yourself or your partner.
    That's jealousy and in actuall love there's no jealousy because there is trust.

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  • Lesbolover

    Someone like the chase, they like to flirt tacious fun, that could be you you could be at a point where you and your boyfriend or just not exciting anymore and you crave excitement. And you’re getting that excitement from the innocent flirtatious

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