Relationships
First and foremost I feel I have the need to say that this post is not nor is it meant to be directed at anybody in particular, just anybody who decides to read it. My intention for this post is just to talk about the differences between cheating, and being faithful in a relationship.
Relationships are based upon trust, loyalty, friendship, and so much more. They are to be between two people. Whether those people be two males, two females, or a male and a female. Either way you should stay faithful, if you are 'bored' of your relationship, than just leave. Many couples have experienced problems, fights, dishonesty, etc., but that is not reason to become unfaithful to your spouse. Coming from first hand experience, cheating on your boy/girl friend hurts. In many of the relationships I have been in, I was cheated on, lied to, and hurt. If you are going to unfaithful just let your partner down easily and end things, than move on with your life, instead of cheating on them.
According to Frank Hadley on "yourtango.com" There are 10 basic "rules" in a relationship. They are..
1. PDA regulations
2. One day a week
3. No suffication
4. Don't talk about the future until it's time to talk about the future
5. Forge friendships with your partner's pals...
6. …But don't forget your own
7. Don't hide things
8. Loosen up
9. Don't kiss and tell
10. No assumptions or guessing games.
PDA Regulations and One Day A Week are very similar. They mean don't show affection in public non stop, and make one day just about the two of you. No Suffication, meaning take eachothers needs for space into consideration, don't constantly revolve every little thing about your relationship with eachother, space is very important. Don't talk about the future because not every relationship is looking for children, 'til death do us part', and moving in together. Respect your partner and their feelings towards these subjects. Forge Friendships, But Don't Forget Your Own, are two very important rules. Have your friends while he has his, maybe even share friends. But don't push away friends, relatives, and other important people in your life. Don't Hide Things is a no brainer, and I'm sure you can figure that out on your own. Loosen Up and No Assumptions are also very similar. Don't automatically assume he/she is going to cheat on you because the looked at somebody, is texting someone of the opposite sex, or talking about a celebrity crush. If you do, you might end up pushing them away, making them feel the need to 'cheat', and finally, Don't Kiss and Tell. Don't talk about what goes on behind closed doors with co-workers, friends, family, or anybody other than the person you with.
