--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And if they're fictional, it is entirely…" description: "\"“And if they're fictional, it is entirely acceptable to cheat on fictional men with other fictional men.”\" — Jane Rawson" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b31/jane-rawson-246017_cheating_and-if-they-re-fictional-it-is-entirely_2995989.jpg" --- # And if they're fictional, it is entirely acceptable to… ![“And if they're fictional, it is entirely acceptable to cheat on fictional men with other fictional men.” quote by Jane Rawson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b31/jane-rawson-246017_cheating_and-if-they-re-fictional-it-is-entirely_2995989.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b31/jane-rawson-246017_cheating_and-if-they-re-fictional-it-is-entirely_2995989.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b31/jane-rawson-246017_cheating_and-if-they-re-fictional-it-is-entirely_2995989.jpg) > ““And if they're fictional, it is entirely acceptable to cheat on fictional men with other fictional men.”” [Jane Rawson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jane-rawson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Cheating in fictional narratives is permissible when all parties are fictional. **In simple terms:** Fictional cheating is acceptable. Key Takeaway Enjoy fictional narratives freely. Themes fiction ethics relationships Mood playful lighthearted Type fiction humor When to use this quote - reading - writing - fan communities - role‑play Key Concepts literature media studies Questions to Reflect On - How does fictional cheating affect real emotions? - What boundaries exist in fandom? 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