Depends, if you're hiding that you're doing it from your s/o then you're being dishonest in the relationship Dishonestly and secrecy are the core elements of cheating. So while I personally don't think it should be seen as cheating, that would also depend on the expectations you and your partner have Dishonestly and secrecy are the core elements of cheating. So while I personally don't think it should be seen as cheating, that would also depend on the expectations you and your partner have