Not really

microcheating me thinks?

no

Yes

For me, it isn't cheating just because he doesn't you talk to random people cuz just like you said you only talk casual with does people (sorry for my bad grammar english isn't my first language)

do you like the thought of him talking to random people?

I think it's not. But you must try to compromise to be honest always in your relationship since it is the way to make it last.

No it's not. Pero better na ipaalam na lang sa kanya

he cant contain you and expect you only talk to him. Unless no deep intentions you have with the random ppl u talk to then its never cheating. Nths wrong w talking to others and its toxic if he thinks its wrong.

To make ur relationship work.. tell him.. if your just doing casual chats then nothing wrong telling ur partner