10 Reasons Not to Cheat on Your Wife.
68Have you given in to the forbidden fruit?
I, like all men, crave variety and excitement in my sex life...yet I've never cheated. I don't usually admit it because, well, men typically don't do that. No matter how sensitive we'd like you to believe we've become, our cliques still rely on bravado and conquest for acceptance. The minute we confess to not being on the chase, to turning our backs on our genetic drive to procreate, our gorilla chests start to shrink. It may sound small minded, but that's the way it is. At least in my world.
So why have I never wandered? I have a few ideas:
I've Never Met a Perfect 10
A friend once told me, "If you're going to cheat, do it with a perfect 10. Because when you get caught, and you eventually will, you'll need to look back without regret." I always thought that was good advice. Plus I've never met a perfect 10 who I found interesting.
My Ankle Hurts in the Morning
In his book, Letters to My Son, Kent Nerburn equates temptation with the time he broke his left leg, " Whenever I feel a surge of attraction to a women, I think of that leg... Being unfaithful snaps a relationship as surely as that fall snapped my bone. At first, it may seem like nothing. Over time, you may be able to mend the break so that the relationship is stronger than ever. But it is not healed. The scar remains and it will haunt your forever." I haven't broken many limbs, but I've sprained my right ankle a few times. And it aches almost daily.
I'm Drawn to a Particular Type.
Whenever I'm attracted to another woman, I ask myself why. Usually it's because she's tall, thin, brunette, amply endowed, vivacious, witty, and kind. These are all qualities my wife has. It's made me realize that I'm naturally drawn to one type of woman. Why cheat with her twin?
I Love my Wife's Gnarly Feet
I once read an article by a guy who cheated. Upon waking up next to his one night stand, he immediately noticed her feet. They had been tucked into sexy black pumps the night before, but now they appeared big and manly and even had corns. He was so disgusted he fled. We forget that love camouflages faults. After 23 years, I know and love every parts of my wife...including her feet.
I'm Catholic
After suffering through 12 years of parochial school and memorizing hundreds of thousands of sins that can send you to hell, I have a deep seated aversion to coveting my neighbor's wife. Maybe my fidelity has nothing to do with strength and morality. Maybe I'm brainwashed.
I Keep My Word
I made a public vow to be faithful. And as the son of an ex-marine, I believe a man's word should be unassailable. I'm talking about personal integrity here, a trait often muddied by p politicians, athletes, CEOs and sometimes even our own fathers. I may not have kept some of the promises I've made, but I've kept the big ones and I'm damn proud of that.
I'm on a Streak
I have a friend who has ridden his bike every day for 14 years. It's a streak that has acquired too much momentum to carelessly abandon. Perhaps my fidelity is a similar phenomenon.
I've Benefited From the Doubt
In many marriages, possession is nine-tenths of the love. When you suspect someone is trying to take away what's yours, you work even harder to secure it. Even though my wife denies it, she's a bi jealous at times. But that's good, because from her occasional doubt springs newfound appreciated for me. It's a selfish reason, I know, but I've enjoyed it.
I'm Scared
This could be the real reason I haven't cheated. I'm afraid of what one moment of weakness would do to my life. I dread the innocent unknowing look in my wife's brown eyes the following day. U cringe at the thought of my children seeing their mother hurt and knowing I'm to blame.
I Married a Perfect 10
I need to clarify my first reason. I HAVE met a perfect 10 and married her. And the reason I haven't cheated is that I've never really wanted to. Although my wife and I have our differences, she is a great woman who deserves my fidelity. I may not always be able to give her my full attention or all the material things she wants, but I can give her this. And as the years go by, it becomes more previous to the both of us.
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I'm doing great, how are you?
hello my dear
u such a great husband. i really admire u. I wish my husband have the same principal like u. Keep it up.
Rufus40444,
I enjoyed your hub. Your reasons were clear and simple. I also admire your willingness to take a moral stand on the issue of adultery. I also enjoyed the references to the feet (unique quirks about one’s wife). Keep up the good work.
J D Murrah
I still haven't read a good reason not to.
hi darling how r u
I like this hub! I also think a person should end the relationship BEFORE cheating - otherwise, its going to cause somebody a lot of heartache. I guess thats a pretty unrealistic notion of cheating, though, that's why its cheating, because it's a secret!
Absolutely right.
There's one trick: If someone does not trust his hormones, it's better to make sure that a situation does not arise where he is sure to cheat, than blaming it on the body. Remove temptation two steps ahead.
Thank you.
I see that this was written some months ago, but I just had to tell you that I commend you for putting all of this in to words. If everyone felt this way, there would be a lot less divorce.
Thanks, Carol
I must say you are a terrific writer. What a great article you have posted - thank you.







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6 months ago
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