How To Keep Him From Cheating

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  • Posted By: kathrinerussell @ 10/01/2008 7:46:38 PM

    I have a question and matbe this is not the right forum, but here it goes. I am 31 yrs old, and have been in my relationship for three years with the first year being perfect the second not so perfect and now I live in miserey everyday? when is ok for me to cheat? I am not appreciated, acknowleged or even told I look nice anymore. I get complants on how I walk how I talk how I dress and how I act. It has gotten to the point that I am not really sure why I am in this relationship any more...So heres my question can you right a book on how to stop a Lady from cheating then send it directly to my hubby?
    ps I have not cheated or would ever . I would leave first.

  • Posted By: boulddenwyldde @ 09/30/2008 2:06:07 PM

    Why is it that monogamy is the mandatory standard here, with no possible flexibility in the arrangement? It's as if, once you sign that deed and buy a house, you can only eat the food you prepare in your own kitchen and are no longer allowed to have dinner out with friends, for instance, and heaven forbid you should go to a restaurant. In the CBS summer series "Swingtown," there was a whole lot of cheating going on, but the swingers seemed to have their heads on straighter than their conventional minded friends. The series is getting a fresh run on Bravo in October. Check it out.

    • Posted By: thewritersays @ 10/01/2008 2:21:34 PM

      shameless promotion for "Swingtown"

  • Posted By: Kathrine Russell @ 09/30/2008 6:09:07 AM

    I think men do whatever they feel like and when they grow a guilty conscious they play the blame game. Its all your fault why I was a lying cheating a-hole. You fuss too much...etc. I personally think ALL men should be honest about their indicreasions; trust me if you are looking else where for comfort nine times out of ten women are at least thinking about it. With all the "your crazy I don't know whose panties those are. I bet one of the guys from work is just pulling a prank " crap. Seriously I am completely fine with my husband finding comfort in another women's arms, but return the favor and be honest I'd like to find comfort in that cute guy (at my gym ) arms!!! Thank you for the rant!
    Kathrine Russell
    Seminole Ok

    • Posted By: nmbrldy69 @ 10/01/2008 12:40:28 PM

      One thing to remember here, folks - men are not the only cheaters, by any stretch. Case in point - I carried on a 2 1/2 year affair with a married WOMAN, sometimes right under the husband's nose. It was always put down to being a "really good friend", or some such thing. However, in the end, it happened because she got more from me (on all levels) than she did her husband. If an affair happens, there's more than one side of the story, and more places for blame than just 1. Step back, take a good look, and the truth will hit you between the eyes.

  • Posted By: nmbrldy69 @ 10/01/2008 12:31:41 PM

    It's not a question of "bringing home a trophy". It's a matter of each person recognizing the qualities that each brings to the relationship. Very, very few things are equally divided. If a relationship is, chances are it's a rare event that will not last very long; it's the nature of life. Both people have to put effort into themselves, and the relationship, for it to work long term. It's a continuous effort, because it's a team, whether children are involved or not. For the team to succeed, each person has to work at it. The minute one partner starts taking the other for granted, the disintegration begins. No one likes it. One spouse may think, "This person's guaranteed to stay here till we're dead, because they promised", and begin to give more time and attention to everyone/thing else besides the other partner. It's a guaranteed recipe for pain.

  • Posted By: finkey @ 09/30/2008 8:53:04 PM

    Yes, it's a disconnect between the partners, a "get-away", a sneaky breach of trust. Nothing you can do but cut the dude off like a dead branch.

  • Posted By: Preacher's Wife @ 09/30/2008 1:40:38 PM

    My husband cheated on me, but like in the article, he won't admit it, despite the overwhelming evidence I told him about (and some I didn't reveal). The question that he can't answer, nor anyone else, is if you were unhappy or feeling under appreciated, why didn't you tell me or ask to go to counseling? Why use your issues as a platform for launching yourself into adultery? Cheating is not about the women, it is about the men.

  • Posted By: happycowgirl @ 09/28/2008 4:11:07 PM

    After finding out my ex was cheating, refused to stop contact; I left; filed papers; got on with my life and later connected with a single good friend. We didn't get married; we appreciate each other and nuture the relationship, as life is fragile. There may be no tomorrow to apologize or take a walk. We do it today. No priest, rabbi or jp's piece of paper could make our relationship more binding; it speaks for itself. We are in each others will's and our respective children (adults) and siblings are thrilled and supportive.

    • Posted By: Kathrine Russell @ 09/30/2008 6:15:31 AM

      Seriously I think my hubby daily and all it does it make me look like a fool when he's out until 11 pm while I am at home sitting with the kids. Then all I hear is "your boring". Huh I would love to be boring but between raising your three children and my two while your out doing God knows what until God knows when, I am pretty hooked up with stuff to do. Just be honest and at least raise the children you had by another women and let me cut loose every now again. That will never happen because just like boys men love there toys and don't want to share.

  • Posted By: obelixII @ 09/29/2008 12:04:57 AM

    Has anyone ever considered that we are being praised but we are not hearing it because we are disconnected from reality by our own self? Men are not "hairy" women. They will praise us in their way by doing things for us. We as women need to praise the efforts not criticize them; then we can encourage them to do the things we want. I have discovered the words of my mother-common courtesy and even though I am highly educated, let a man be a man and do things for me because it makes him feel needed and wanted. I can easily do stuff like open doors, change tires, fix stuff. But if I do that, why do I need a man in my life? I need the man I have in my life because I love him deeply and accept him with his failings. Because I have let him know that I do love and appreciate him very much, I feel our relationship is much richer and deeper than ever before. It has been a lot of hard work and introspection. My kids and I are still the victims here and there is still a lot of pain and anger but my husband and I are showing our kids that just because something catastrophic happens in a relationship, it doesn't mean that it is over. It can be worked out.

    • Posted By: hboogy @ 09/29/2008 10:35:11 AM

      now THERE'S a woman that actually understands men. KUDOS to you obelixII!!!!!!!!!!

  • Posted By: designchick77 @ 09/27/2008 7:33:38 PM

    I also see a lot of women who treat their husbands, after a few years of marriage, like indentured servants and constantly complain about everything the husbands DON'T do instead of appreciating what he DOES do. It obviously should go both ways, but a little kindness and appreciation go a long way towards maintaining the intimacy in a relationship.

    • Posted By: BitingMyTongue @ 09/28/2008 9:53:24 PM

      I agree...if more husbands would "praise" their wives, they might get IT more often! The appreciation can go both ways!

    • Posted By: Wiggles P. Blamer @ 09/27/2008 11:54:02 PM

      I see a lot of women work full-time jobs, then come home to cook dinner, clean the house, and care for the kids while their husbands sit on their lazy butts and expect. Day after day. Year after year.

  • Posted By: BitingMyTongue @ 09/28/2008 9:39:19 PM

    Why isn't anyone addressing the fact that men don't bend over backward to "praise" their wives. Taking kids to school, doctor's appointments, kung-fu, etc. Where is the daily "I'm proud of your honey"? It's expected of women to do these things without "praise". Well guys, get over it...so we expect you to help. I say it's about time! Praise should be shared equally, just like the chores!

  • Posted By: obelixII @ 09/28/2008 6:47:54 PM

    Those of you who have children, how many times did you praise your child for the messy but homemade gift that child lovingly made? How many times did you thank your husband for making dinner but instead growled at him because all the pots were dirty? This is what he is talking about. Too often we as women, will ask for a chore to be done, only to criticize the way it is done. Who would want to do for anyone when treated like that? I know I would not but unfortunately I did treat someone like that. Finding out and dealing with my husband's infidelity has been the hardest thing ever in my life. Worse than my parents deaths. But as "Dear Abby" says, you make your choice as to whether you want to stay or go. I have chosen to stay which I think is sometimes harder to deal with because I have to deal with my part, passive that it may be. Everyone in an infidelity needs to take a hard critical look at his/her responsibility in it. This is only a snopsis of the book. The full book explains more. Men are different than women but we all need to be loved and appreciated

  • Posted By: happycowgirl @ 09/28/2008 4:01:55 PM

    If you don't want a husband who cheats; don't get married, after my husband cheated, got caught, said he wanted the marriage, kept in contact with other woman, refused to stop contact...I left, done; filed papers. Got happier on my own, ended up in a wonderful relationship with a very good friend and have been together in a solid (unmarried) relationship. Paperwork, yeah...we're in each others wills and committed and appreciate and nurture each other. I would't trade that for any ring or priest, jp or rabbi...happycowgirl

  • Posted By: obelixII @ 09/28/2008 3:54:30 PM

    I have read this book and it has helped me to understand why my husband strayed. We are still together, putting the pieces back. Each person in the relationship is 100% accountable for the infidelity for different reasons. Not all cheating involves sex but just someone hitting the right emotional note with a vulnerable person. My husband is a good person but he made a mistake.and it is a whopper. I too have made mistakes. accepted each's human frailties

  • Posted By: shockoewidow @ 09/27/2008 11:25:25 PM

    I'm glad I read this article today. I have disconnected from my husband because of his flirtatious ways and because I feel that he does not respect me. He commented today that I seemed "disconnected". I told him that I was. I told him that if I disconnected from him that it wouldn't hurt as bad and wouldn't bother me as much. That opened up the discussion for us. His friends play an important role in his life; so much that it makes me feel like my children and I are second in his life. This is something that will never change...this I know. I just have to figure out how to lovingly "accept" it. I know it's not the healthy way to do things, but I do love him and I want things to work out. I don't think he's cheated....but he puts himself in situations where it could easily happen. He's a police officer and he works permanent midnights....I have asked if there was someone else and of course the answer was "no". Man, no one ever said it was easy.

    • Posted By: shockoewidow @ 09/28/2008 12:17:46 PM

      P.S. I have seen his cell phone records....and I have also seen texts...that's why I feel so disconnected....comments made to and from two women in particular are not acceptable....one is currently married and having an affair with one of my husband's partners....I cannot tell him that I've seen text messages to and from them...that is one sh**storm that I'm not ready for.

  • Posted By: drrg @ 09/28/2008 10:07:42 AM

    I think the results of this research needs to be viewed with caution. The results likely reflect how men rationalize why they cheat but do not actually explain it. Research in social psychology demonstrates over and over that people do not often know why they do the things they do and are inaccurate in their explanations. This is especially true when the topic is sensitive.

  • Posted By: drrg @ 09/28/2008 10:05:41 AM

    I think the results of this research needs to be viewed with caution. The results likely reflect how men rationalize why they cheat but do not actually explain it. Research in social psychology demonstrates over and over that people do not often know why they do the things they do and are inaccurate in their explanations. This is especially true when the topic is sensitive.

  • Posted By: brianer @ 09/28/2008 12:43:15 AM

    Best commentry about infididelity I have read, appreciation is the central issue in cheating, I was never appreciated, however when I tried to cheat I couldent physically or mentally go through with it, never the less we seperated even though we still love each other but agree we cant live together. I dont know if this is of any value but I would say to women , listen to the author. Brian ,Dublin, Ireland.

    • Posted By: Backdoor @ 09/28/2008 9:50:03 AM

      Yep...that's the Dublin I remember. The woman's fault.

  • Posted By: JAlemar @ 09/28/2008 9:48:39 AM

    I partially agree with thee book but things are more difficult that what is described in the book. I can't say that men really cheat, seen other woman is like getting away from a problem that is boiling up. I have interviewed more that a hundreds men and women and the results is that is the woman that force a man to cheat by not been a woman. Women today, they believe that the whole world rotate around them and it is our fault for not doing the right thing at the right time. Not so. I respect women as long as they respect me. Woman today, they want to have a pet for husband, they want to wear the pants; so what happens is that a man that is smart play alone with her and makes her believe that she is the man while he is laughing about it. Women think that they have been liberated, well, who liberate them or at least made them feel liberated? (Men) but they are still jailed in their own emotions. I have had hundreds of affairs and I find that any woman can be conquered appealing to their emotions and life style. But one thing I always rejects is a woman that start talking bad about her husband in order to gain my attention. To end with women are the most beautiful creation on earth and the right woman can make the difference in a man's life. A good woman is the woman that acts like a woman. She is friend, mother, and wife a person that can be trusted. I salute all the good wives of the world for they have gained a good husband Any way show me a man that that say that he doesn???t??? cheat and you are showing me a liar.

  • Posted By: Backdoor @ 09/28/2008 9:47:46 AM

    This is dangerous rubbish. This is what was always said years ago - and I am old enough to remember - that it was the WOMAN'S FAULT if the guy strayed. This is pre-feminist view of a relationship where the guy is a gullible but good sap who just needs a good wife to steer him through. I feel outraged that misogynist crap like this is still getting into print. Hell, I can rent old movies from the 1930s and 1940s and get this in situ. Shame.

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  • Posted By: BrownFoxNine @ 09/28/2008 7:55:05 AM

    I think cheaters suck personally. Its just wrong.

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