According to the research, men flirt for six main reasons: to get sex, to explore what it would be like to be in a relationship, to strengthen a relationship, to try to get something, to increase self-esteem, and, well, to have fun.

Is flirting cheating when youre in a relationship?

If flirting is explicitly allowed in your relationship so long as it stays playful (and not emotional or physical), its kosher. So, if you and your partner establish that flirting is cheating, and you flirt, thats cheating.

Why is my partner deleting messages?

Conceal their cheating: The most common reason or the first suspicion that arises when people delete chat history is obviously cheating. So if your partner is two-timing you or has a casual fling going on, they are obviously going to clear their chats, messages and calls.