What Is The Definition Of Cheating?

   Is cheating only defined by a sexual act? Lately I have been hearing all kinds of examples of cheating that goes beyond the normal definition of some kind of sexual endeavor. I always considered it only cheating if it was in an emotional or sexual manner but today I learned that many also associate it with a financial aspect. When I was younger I always had a "boyfriend" but I also had a slew of male friends that I kicked it with. I viewed my encounters with my male counterparts as something simply innocent in nature since I would shut down any ideas of a romance between us if it ever came up. I considered that a part of me being completely devoted to my relationship and also being considerate of my friend by not leading him on in any kind of way. There were certain times when I would accept gifts from my male friends but I never thought anything was wrong with it until today when I posed this question on facebook " What is your definition of a cheater? If a woman has a friend and a man but they both shower her with gifts and money, does that make her a cheater? *and vice versa* Even though they both know about each other and she made it perfectly clear to her friend that all that they would ever be is homies???? " To my surprise many believe that is a cheater. I never saw it that way because I never keep secrets. Matter of fact I am an open book in all my relationships whether it's friendship or romantic. I guess that I thought in my delusional mind that it was all innocent and the gifts and money was just out of the kindness of their hearts. To me that's exactly what it was being that I am really free hearted and would do the same if given the opportunity. It wasn't my fault that they refused to let me do so! *shrugs* I blame my parents for spoiling me rotten and leading me to believe that it was ok. LMFAO! Seriously, what are your thoughts on this entire situation? I really need to know this as I continue to try to improve myself and become a better ME. *Disclaimer: I still stand by the fact that I am not a cheater and I have never cheated before because I ride out for somebody I love to the bitter end!!!!*