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This seems to be a "hot topic" as I discuss it with friends
of mine. It doesn't necessarily stop as you enter adulthood. I am sure
many of you know this. Affairs happen every day. Relationships end every
day because of cheating.
What can you do to prevent your significant other from cheating? What
can prevent you from cheating?
Here are some basic rules to follow in every relationship.
- Communicate when you don't feel your needs being met. Don't
look for someone else of the opposite sex to comfort you about a relationship
issue that you should talk to your significant other about.
- Remind the other person of your commitment and faithfulness to them.
Don't ever threaten your significant other about being with another
person or cheating. It's important that he/she knows that you will
always be faithful to him/her even through the challenging times.
- Take time to connect or reconnect. It's important that
each of you feel appreciated. It's nice to do special things for each
other, especially when you have been dating for awhile. Things can
get boring so spice it up!
- Always be honest. You may find your feelings changing and
want to break up but fear hurting the other person's feelings. If you
are no longer happy or just want to date others, then tell him/her.
I can promise you that they would rather you be honest then have you
cheat on them later becauseyou feel "stuck."
- Cheat proof your relationship by following these basic guidelines.
Don't do to someone else what you would not want done to you.
- Building trust in every relationship is the foundation for a strong
and healthy one!
Dr. Nina
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