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We Asked 283 Readers About What Really Counts As Cheating In A Relationship

It’s time to get justice for Ross Geller.

Updated: Feb. 20, 2024

Originally Published: July 11, 2020

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DMs, sexting, signing onto Hinge — these words meant nothing to us 15 years ago. And yet today, they’re not only some of the most popular routes to finding a romantic partner — they’re also just a few of the ways you can betray them too. But what is cheating these days?

To determine where the line lies in monogamous relationships, Bustle Trends Group conducted a survey of 283 Bustle readers. This is what they had to say about gray areas, sketchy Instagram behavior, and surefire deal-breakers.

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