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Is it normal for people to cheat with co-workers or someone at work?

Profile: HeyDudette
HeyDudette on Nov 7, 2014
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I think when a person cheats, that yes, it is often with someone they see on a regular basis outside of their homes. Work is probably the most likely place to find someone to cheat with.
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Profile: helpmeHelpyou61
helpmeHelpyou61 on Nov 3, 2014
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No it isn't! You will only cheat if you aren't happy in your relationship. It can be due to many reasons but it isn't normal.
Profile: believeinyourself82
believeinyourself82 on Nov 6, 2014
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While it may not be "normal" it is something that does often happen in today's society. If you find yourself in such a situation, understand that others have gone through the same or similar situations.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 7, 2014
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Cheating with your co-workers is not normal. Definitely not okay, any forms of cheating is never okay.
Profile: WorkFromWithin
WorkFromWithin on Nov 7, 2014
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Regardless of whether it's normal or not, cheating in general is wrong. If two people are in a open relationship that allows that, that's an exception. I was in a relationship and I had a crush on a coworker but I never let it go farther than professional conversation.
Profile: Uniqueg
Uniqueg on Nov 13, 2014
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YES!!! It's very common, but I would say be cautious and think about what would happen if the relationship didn't work out, is this person worth it? To jeopardize your job or reputation, but you guys are adults and it's up to you!
Profile: intelligentLove16
intelligentLove16 on Dec 26, 2014
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Well, to be quite honest, yes. I'm not here to judge, so I will not say whether it's right or wrong, but it can be considered as normal since you spend a lot of time with the person you're having a relation with
Profile: Arkelight
Arkelight on Dec 27, 2014
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Entirely subjective I'm afraid. It happens regularly enough but it's a circumstantial question. There's many different reasons why someone may feel the need to do this.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Mar 26, 2015
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Temptation is all around us. Sometimes the work place can present the best opportunities. It's not that it's normal, it's just convenient.
Profile: therapistnlistener
therapistnlistener on Sep 8, 2015
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It is never normal to cheat! But in most situation because you work with a person 5+ days aweek you might feel drawn to that person but you should never act upon your emotions instead control the feeling and think about the great life you have at home!!
Profile: heyitssaf
heyitssaf on Nov 8, 2014
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In my experience the word "normal" is only used to justify actions or feelings. Who cares if it's normal? How about asking if it's right?
Profile: xCillion
xCillion on Dec 22, 2014
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I would not call it "normal" to cheat at all,but i guess it is a common thing especcially for people that spend alot of time at work or with their co-workers..
Profile: Cosmiclover01
Cosmiclover01 on Dec 29, 2015
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It is not uncommon. People sometimes tend to become closest with the ones who surround them more times then not. Especially in a work environment, there is a lot of time spent there with colleagues.
Profile: earthbaby
earthbaby on Jan 5, 2016
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I did not think any form of cheating should be seen as 'normal,' however I do feel as though workplace adultery is unfortunately very common.
Profile: Gangan
Gangan on Mar 15, 2016
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It's not "normal" from an ethics and morals POV, but animal instincts are what they are. I'm certainly not promoting such activities, considering the person being cheated on, as they might or might not be deserving such treatment. If they're bad enough for you to not feel wrong about cheating, it might be time to be honest and break up.
Profile: silverquill
silverquill on May 2, 2016
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I certainly hope it's not normal. The popularity of a behavior is not a good indicator of its helpfulness or healthiness. Relationships must be based on honesty and trust, and cheating betrays both.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 9, 2016
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I personally would generally say no. I would always expect my partner to be loyal regardless of the circumstances and would not consider it a normal thing. However, that is not to say that it doesn't happen and of course every case and relationship is different.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 23, 2016
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Cheating is not normal, no matter where you are, who you work with, what you are doing, why you're doing it, how you're doing it. It doesn't matter. Cheating is unacceptable in all aspects.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Sep 5, 2017
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No it isn't normal although it often happens. When people are around each other frequently they get to know one another on different levels. Which also makes it easier to look at them in a different light if problems arise at home. The person being cheated on is not to blame for this. The cheater has issues within themselves that need to be resolved prior to entering a relationship.
Profile: SpreeSpirit13
SpreeSpirit13 on May 7, 2018
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No, it's not okay to cheat with anybody anytime. It's not okay to cheat at all. So it's not normal..
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