How to Keep Your Man Faithful

It's no secret that some men in relationships cheat. No woman wants to hear that her man has been unfaithful to her. If your man cheats on you, don't get in a cycle of self-blame. While there are things you can do to strengthen your relationship and keep your man faithful, it is never your fault if your guy cheats. He is responsible for his own actions, and ultimately it is his lack of honesty that led to the cheating. In order to keep your man faithful, it's important that you have an honest and caring relationship, above all else.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Be honest with each other. You will both find members of the opposite sex attractive, no matter how much you love each other. By acknowledging these truths, you don't have anything to hide from each other. This leads to a healthier, more refreshing relationship.

2. Listen to him. If you've been with your man for a while, your listening skills may have become rusty. Try to really listen to him, just like you did when you first started dating. If he doesn't feel like he's being heard and respected in your relationship, he'll be more likely to turn to someone else.

3. Let your man be his own person. He needs freedom to do his own thing on a regular basis. If he hangs out with his buddies once a week, don't make him feel guilty about leaving you behind. It's important that you both exist as individuals, not just as a unit.

4. Maintain some mystery. Guys sometimes stray because a relationship has gotten too comfortable. If possible, maintain separate bathrooms. There's no good reason why your guy has to view your entire process of getting ready. Instead, just let him see the finished product. Also, save the nudity for foreplay and sex. If you always walk around naked, he's less likely to be excited by it.

5. Mix up your routine. Couples oftentimes establish routines, even in the bedroom. If your lovemaking has become bland, spice things up. Try different types of foreplay, or incorporate costumes, food items or role-playing into your sex life. He'll be less likely to cheat if he's intrigued by what you two having going on sexually.

6. Make time for each other. If you both work full time and have extracurricular activities, it can be difficult to find time together. Kids only compound this issue. It's essential that you carve out time to nurture your relationship. In addition to weekly date nights, set aside half an hour every day where you just chat one-on-one.

7. Compliment him. Just like you enjoy hearing compliments, he does, too. Guys suffer from the same self-esteem issues that women do so tell him that you still find him sexy.

8. Do small things that make him feel special. Leave a love note on his car windshield or pick up his favorite beer from the market. Little things go a long way to showing him that you care. He'll feel appreciated and you'll be on his mind as a result.

Tips & Warnings

• If you suspect your man may be straying, be straightforward and confront him about it.
• Consider relationship counseling for persistent issues.
• Get out of the relationship if your man is repeatedly dishonest. You must trust each other for the relationship to work.

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on 10/11/2008 Interesting! I'm not dating but I'll be surely prepared when I do start dating! Thanks!