Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Think He or She is cheating? Do's and Don'ts! 3

Tip 6) Do get help. The emotional tsunami you'll face if your partner is cheating is too much to think through clearly. Earlier on, I mentioned to think objectively, and I feel strongly about this. But, you'll need some support, someone that can help you sort through the initial shock it all. Honestly, how can you strategically plan what to do next when you're distraught? You'll need to go through all the phases of cheating, and then learn how to set boundaries in the future. Consider working with someone that's not biased, to help you sort through this tough time. Your partner has already sought comfort from someone else, and you can too (without cheating, of coursesee#7 below). Tip 7) Don't cheat for revenge. If someone stole from you, would you steal from them? If you're not a thief, you're not a thief. You wouldn't become a crook because someone lese is. So, don't be a cheater just because someone cheated on you. You decide which values you live by. Consequently, cheating on your partner for revenge has a list of painful consequences: 1) It hurts your relationship further. 2) You show your partner that cheating is okay with you.. 3) You hurt yourself by living against your own value system. 4) You hurt the other person, who didn't ask to be used. If you cheat for revenge, say goodbye to your dignity. and any hope of restoring your relationship to a healthy place. Whatever the reason, cheating is an emotionally charged topic, and the idea alone feels devastating. In future articles, I'll discuss more about the reasons men and women have affairs. Just know that while you're hurting and angry, it's not the end of the world. But it is the end of this relationship as you know it. You'll have to decide if your partner really deserves you. If so, then it's not just your partners job to restore your relationship. Become aware that it's also your job to analyze what went wrong, and help create a newer, stronger, more loving relationship that's shielded from the destruction of affairs. "Kimberly Talley Operates a Life & Relationship Coaching private practice in Maryland". She offers working solutions to singles and couples facing scores of challenges with dating and marriage coaching to people nationwide.


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