Society generally disapproves of men seeking sexual or flirtatious gratification outside their relationship, even when it’s indirect or purely visual. Yet, it tends to grant women more freedom to engage in activities with subtle sexual undertones, such as wearing revealing clothing. This double standard is unfair.

The principle should be simple: any form of sexual pleasure—whether visual or otherwise, minor or significant—should remain within the bounds of the relationship. Outside of it, what should truly matter are universal human values such as integrity, knowledge, and hard work. A person’s worth should never depend on physical allure but on the depth of their character.