Cheating on one’s partner means different things to different people. REHEMA AANYU asked readers when they would consider their partner to have crossed the line

Susan Nampijja, MP Rubaga South
He would be cheating on me if he used a man’s name for a woman in his phonebook. It doesn’t matter how far they have gone, they have started the journey.  

Zubair Idrika, Boda Boda Association of Uganda
Talking to other men is cheating because that is the root of infidelity. It begins with a ‘hello’ and then the guy asks for a hug. One thing leads to another and soon they will be sleeping together.

Hakim Tumusiime, salesman
If my wife went out on a date with a guy, it does not matter what they discussed. The fact that she went out with him and wants to get to know him is wrong. I cannot tolerate it.

Suzan Nakawuki, MP Busiiro East County
Of course, when he sleeps with another woman. But even when he does not let me check his phone, he is already cheating. Why should he be so protective of his phone?

Halima Namutebi, field officer
If he chats with one particular woman a lot of the time, I would wonder what business he has with her.

Wilson Nokrach, PWD Representative in parliament
If my wife did anything behind my back, I would consider it cheating. As partners we must know whatever goes on in each other’s life. For instance, if she received a gift for a job well-done from another man, I wouldn’t mind as long as she tells me about it. If she hides the gift, I would get suspicious.

Richard Nduhuura, MP Igara County East
That is not a serious question. I thought you were going to ask me about my work. 

Brian Pade, personal development trainer
I’d regard going on a date, or taking a drink with another guy as cheating. These are opportunities for him to know her better. If she’s committed to me, why is she interested in other men? I do not want a prostitute for a wife.

Sophie Gombya, musician
When he keeps secrets from me that is cheating already. We are supposed to be one, why would he keep information from me if he is not cheating?  

Morris Wasoma, driver
I do not mind my wife being pursued by other men because it just affirms to me that she is attractive and I made a good decision. I would, however, consider her to have cheated on me if she slept with those men and I would throw her out of my house instantly.