Brian tells Vikki about the time he was accused of preating. Preating! Not cheating. Yes, preating is a real thing. It is also known as pre-cheating or micro-cheating. Preating is the series of interactions you have right before infidelity. It can take the form of flirtatious text messages or increased contact with a work crush. It can be difficult behavior to spot. Brian and Vikki get into it.