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4 Reasons Cheaters Get Caught (Did You See It Coming?)

WORDS BY PREACH THE COMEDIAN

Okay, it’s 3am, you look over and what do you see? A body that does not belong to your significant other. While you enjoyed the physical release, it’s time for them to go. But unfortunately the door to your bedroom opens and your significant other/man/woman/boyfriend/girlfriend/wife/husband walks in. Say goodbye to your happy home and say hello to being single again. Desperate lonely nights in dark bars and liquor breath conversations await you. Well, not if you play your cards right. Here’s a guide to help those that are inept on the art of stepping out.

PLEASE NOTE: I do not endorse or support cheating, but I really hate to see people make amateur mistakes. If you’re going to risk causing pain and grief to the person you’re with least have a clue about what you’re doing.

Maybe that’s just me…

1) GAME RECOGNIZE GAME:
When you’re cheating, you’re backstabbing, betraying and disrespecting the person you’re with. Be clear on that and don’t make more of your affair than what it is. Do not give yourself the excuse of you needing “something else.” You did what you did because you wanted to—plain and simple. Your spouse can no more make you cheat than Superman can make you fly.

2) CHEAT UP NOT DOWN:
No matter which way you slice it, cheating hurts but it’s even more of an insult when the person you’re with cheats with someone worse off than you. This is more for the men, because women tend to cheat up while men cheat down. A wandering man will cheat with anyone down for within a two-mile radius. This chick could have 12 kids, 13 baby daddies (where they do that at?), and her claim to fame could be that her left breast was behind Young Jezzy’s head in a music video and men will still sleep with her. Women on the other hand have standards. They tend to replace and cheat with men they actually like. If their current man is broke, the next guy can buy his own island. If the current man is a short stroke poker, the next man has to carry his manhood in a wheel barrel. If you’re gonna break your vows/commitment with me at least let me catch you with Will Smith. I’ll be mad but kind of proud in a twisted sorta way. Again, maybe that’s me.

3) COMMUNICATION KILLS:
Uhm, if you’re going through all the efforts of hiding what you’re really doing behind your partner’s back then why on Earth do you give out your real info to your sidepiece? She has your real phone number, real email address, knows where you work and what shift, knows your home/work address, and what car you drive…? Then you want to wonder why you got caught. If you have a lot to lose then act like it! Use a TracFone and fake email addresses, and meet in places that are nowhere near where you actually live or work. This is one of the reasons why cheating isn’t worth it because you have to put a lot of time in to not get caught. You basically have to act like a drug dealer, using code words and code names. REMEMBER: You’re just one mistake away from being caught.

4) RESPECT THE GAME:
The short and sweet of it is you shouldn’t do more for the secondary person than you do for the main one. You have a responsibility to make your main person not feel like they’re being lied to. Come home at a decent hour. Don’t feed the No. 2 steak and get the No. 1 chicken nuggets. Like I said earlier, don’t bring your No. 2 into the home you share with the your main chick or dude. That’s just asking for trouble.

Seriously, it should be pretty self-explanatory why you shouldn’t treat. Honestly, it’s never worth it in the end and is more fun in theory than it is in reality. Don’t end up like a character from a Boyz II Men video, butt naked on a couch crying to sleep listening to Sade. Hindsight is 20/20. Cheating is like playing with fire and God help you if you pass an STD on to your lover or wind you up with an unexpected child on the way.

It’s not that serious.

Maybe if you spent more time with the person you’re supposed to be committed to you may not want to cheat. Look at this way: the reason why a lot of big time dope dealers got locked up is because they believed they could turn something negative and dark into something light and moral. You’re doing dirt so you’re going to get dirty.

What would you do if you found out your partner was cheating on you? Would you be more upset at the infidelity or if the person was a drastic step down from dating you? Why is it that everyone thinks that the next person their ex dates is busted? Could you be fair in assessing your ex’s next as hot or would you be biased? Do you think that technology makes it easier to cheat or easier to get caught? Have you ever cheated on someone? What did you do to not get caught? Is living a double life less fun that it’s cracked up to be?

Speak your piece…


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  • http://www.AConleyCreation.com karmagini

    Are you kidding me? How can you not endorse cheating but publicly instruct on the "proper" way to do it? Wow.

  • Darling

    I couldn't sleep, now I'm more awake.lol. People please be aware that this post was for kicks, notice comedian is in the name of the person who wrote this. Besides their are lots of people shaking thier heads saying, "damn thats why I got caught". Onto the questions...
    What would you do if you found out your partner was cheating on you? On a serious tip, it's an automatic break up.
    Would you be more upset at the infidelity or if the person was a drastic step down from dating you? I would be more upset with the infidelity. Cheating is a choice and it doesn't "just happen".
    Why is it that everyone thinks that the next person their ex dates is busted? Jealousy or they really are busted, lol.
    Could you be fair in assessing your ex’s next as hot or would you be biased? I'd be fair. Although I've seen my exes next women, only a few werent busted.
    Do you think that technology makes it easier to cheat or easier to get caught? Nope, dumb is still dumb.
    Have you ever cheated on someone? NO
    What did you do to not get caught? N/A
    Is living a double life less fun that it’s cracked up to be? N/A

  • http://liferequiresmorechocolate.com Tiffany

    Been there. At the time I got my revenge, but I was a youngster. Now I have few years behind me I think I would not be so juvenile even though I know it would be so easy to be. I never can understand why people cheat down. If your S.O.isn't giving you everything you want best believe if I am going to cheat I am going to find someone who is going to give me that and more. With text messages, Ims, skype and emails it is so easy to carry on a relationship with someone. There are all sorts of locks and blocks on phones that your S.O. would have a hard time breaking in and seeing what or who you are talking about. Yes, I didn't do much. I spent my usual time with him. I talked to him like normal. I didn't miss a beat. When other guy came around he knew his role and he wasn't clingy. On the other hand if I was cheating on him with someone I had an emotional attachment to I would have had more issues. Since that wasn't a factor I can't really say that it was fun or not. I know plenty of people that are cheating and they do get a high off of it and have to juggle too many hats for my liking.

    Peace, Love and Chocolate
    Tiffany

  • Preachthecomedian

    Cheating and juggling don't mix

  • QuoteMan

    If this piece is for shits and giggles, then I'll leave it at that. The truth is, when it comes to cheating, you could have a master plan but you could never be too safe.

  • CrystalJ

    What would you do if you found out your partner was cheating on you? Before I was married, it was an easy answer...they got to go. Now looking at my husband I honestly don't know. Definitely would be devastate but I don't know what I would do.

    Would you be more upset at the infidelity or if the person was a drastic step down from dating you? At the infidelity and then doubly upset that "seriously...he couldn't do better?"

    Do you think that technology makes it easier to cheat or easier to get caught? Definitely easier to get caught!!! Everything you do leave a footprint nowadays.

    Have you ever cheated on someone?
    I've never cheated. I've always been real quick to break up with someone that I wasn't happy with, that's why my sisters have always called me mean, lol. Always like "damn girl...what happened to so and so?"

  • Rastaman

    I still don't understand why we all put so much emphasis on sexual infidelity (cheating). I am more offended by what the behavior represents a violation of trust, betrayal, lying and disloyalty. I am offended whenever an intimate does anything that is a violation of trust, betrayal, lying and disloyalty and sex is only one of many other things that rise to that level for me.
    I also think we renege on sexual exclusivity if one partner unilaterally decides to stop meeting the intimate needs of the other person. Because monogamy is not only about exclusivity it is about fulfilling. You are committing to reasonably meet your partner’s physical desires when you ask for monogamy; it is a 2 part deal.
    I do know this is a little beyond the point of the piece but we would not have to develop rules about cheating or have it as such a “hot button” issue if people communicated their needs better. But I know enough that with some people that is just wishful thinking, after all there are often much deeper issues at play then many of us would rather not deal with and so it’s much easier to focus on the symptoms than the causes.

  • Maaaaaaaaaan…

    When your not married, it's not cheating so do your thing, let the chips fall where they may. Cuz obviously you are no longer 'into' the relationship.

    Married people need to just suck it up and get a hobby rather than cheat. Exercise some serious self control! Be a darn adult!

  • http://www.jobsfornaija.com jumoke

    i am not married yet, but cheating scares me a lot. i dont even know what i would do if i realise my partner is cheating

  • http://strokeofprose.com Kaye Michele

    I believe this is a satirical post in nature...just a guess...

  • http://strokeofprose.com Kaye Michele

    This was FUNNY.

    #thatisall

  • Maaaaaaaaaan…

    You keep it moving! One monkey don't stop no show!

  • Maaaaaaaaaan…

    I mean, it's going to hurt and all but over time, you feel better. Have fun, that's key. Don't wallow, find something new to do better yet, someone new to do (hehe "how you doin")

  • M.A

    I think if you're going to be a master craftsman cheater, you should also know and understand how to take advantage of the "clear history" and "empty trash" buttons in your laptop.

    Many a man hath fallen because of such things.

  • Trufe B. Told

    Trufe is... It's all fun and games until sumbody get hurt. Nobody likes to be cheated on, yet it happens to sumbody every second. Whatever, ya'll--- keep laughin. Until the jokes on you.

  • litabia

    Why cheat when u can just tell the truth in the beginning. If the relationship is so unbearable for goodness sakes leave and screw everybody!!!

  • SweetCree

    People, if you are going to cheat, please, please, please, if you are not going to at least protect yourself, at least protect your spouse!

  • Candace

    When you're not married it's not cheating? How come?

  • Simplyhazel

    I guess it falls into the category where you don't accept it, but you kinda start to expect it. Cheating is never right but so many people get caught, and you wonder if it was worth it. So with the thoughtof sparing someones feelings, I guess he's saying,keep it in the dark!

  • Womanofyr

    Renage? That excuse can go a long way. Not cooking dinner could be renigging. Touching another's hand could be breaking the marriage contract, to some.

    Lack of intimacy is serious, but can the partner stick out tough times when there is no abuse or cheating. Hang in without cheating.

  • Womanofyr

    Cheating may be a cover for the short comings. Some say, they cheat because they want to see if they still got it. Or maybe they want to have fun, and be a kid without responsibilities/obligations. I think cheating is a cover.

    But what if the man fix his sort comings, instead of cheating. Makes sense.

  • bogart4017

    If i found out my wife was untrue i would not be interested in her in any way anymore. You have to lie to cheat and lying is a dealbreaker for me. Technology makes it so much easier to get caught depending on how your relationship is structured. For instance, my wife doesnt answer my cell phone. Unlike most wives she doesnt go "scrolling" either so if i wanted to cheat i'd be really slow about deleting my call history. Then again fellas, women are known to suddenly "get a feeling" and start digging around where they shouldnt. And you know if you're looking for something you are bound to find it.

  • Rastaman

    ? Yes renege, because when you request sexual exclusivity of another you are stating that you will be committing to meet all their reasonable sexual needs. If you stop making a good faith effort to meet those needs then you have breached that agreement and lost all your right to exclusivity.
    Instead of constructing a list of ways to cheat better, we need to put together a list of ways to maintain our relationships better. Because it is obvious that most of us think we know but practice is proof that we are often lacking. Some of us seem to be lost on a basic fact that relationships are about giving in order to get!!

  • Candace

    I am with you on that Rastaman. On one part even if one of the partners makes a good faith effort to fullfill his/her partners needs as far as the other is concerned there may still needs unmet. But then it's his/her responsability to make those needs known explicitly.
    We all know that good communication solves/helps avoid lots of problems and relationship issues but actually achieving that is the challenge.

  • Womanofyr

    I kinda agree with you. They should not deny each other. The only thing is.. Things aren't perfect every day. The minute, things are imperfect the other can't just step out on them. That doesn't account for the fact that relationships will have ups and downs. Stepping out compounds the marriage problems. People gots to have a little patients if they in love.

    Anyway, I can't imagine most women or men holding out on the one they love, for a very long time. Unless, they have M.S. or something.

  • Jaclyn

    "PLEASE NOTE: I do not endorse or support cheating," lmao But if you do here are some steps basically. He may not support it but he sure knows how to tell someone how to get away w/it! SMH It was a funny read at least. SMH SMH

  • Shannon

    I would think cheating is harder than fixing the problem or leaving because of all the deception that goes with it. I mean, you have to tell one lie to start and then you have to tell two lies to cover the first and it goes up exponentially...until you're caught. I used to question this guy I dated years ago and he used to get defensive and I told him, "If I can't ask you any questions, you can get the hell out of my house, so answer up." He would give me an answer and then a week later I would ask him the same question again and see if the answer was the same.

    Then came the 4th of July barbecue. My cousin was recording it because a family member was terminally ill and wanted us to capture it and we (my then BF and I) didn't know it was recording and I asked him some questions and he answered them and then I asked him the same questions again and I told him the answers were different than what he told me and he started yelling, "I didn't sleep with that woman! Please, believe me!" and a few days later my cousin sent me a copy of the video and when he was confronted, boy, was he pissed. He left and never spoke to me again. A few months later, I heard he'd been shot by one of his women when she came home and caught him on the living room floor with not one but two women. SMH

    There's too much out there to be bed-hopping like that; cheating is the reason my mother's life has been shortened so drastically. I know a lot of people think I'm being selfish and all not wanting to have sex outside of marriage--and believe me, I know marriage doesn't protect you from shit like that--but not everyone cares about or even bothers with condoms or try to have safe sex; it's always, "The condom takes away all the feeling," or "It ruins the moment," or "it's not natural," or something.

    You have no way of knowing how cheating will affect a relationship; it's more than just a breach of vows, a violation of trust. The consequences may very well cost someone their lives, whether through an STD or scorned lover. I know some people enjoy the thrill, but my thing is if you are playing with a torch, you can only blame yourself when you end up scorched. It's not worth it. If you're not happy, leave. IMO anyone who knowingly takes up with a married, engaged or otherwise committed person doesn't have a good self-image and has serious self-esteem issues. Whoever said 10% of something is better than nothing was not referring to a significant other. Hold out for something much better;if they do it with you, eventually they will do it to you.

  • http://liferequiresmorechocolate.com Tiffany

    No they don't. Someone always slips up.

  • Cede

    Wow! This just happened to me two weeks ago. I caught my bf cheating. Technology definitely made it easier for me to catch him. He didn't come home from work, so I tracked his phone using gps and was lead directly to his girl's house. Of course he lied about where he was. But before I caught him I had the feeling because of his facebook. Anyway, cheating is too messy (the act & the aftermath).

  • http://nwso.net doobiebro

    Unlike most men, women have a game plan when they do cheat. As stated previously, they're not leaving home until something else is already lined-up...LOL! I can say on a few occasions I've had women tell me a few weeks into seeing them that they were "firing" their B-U-D-D-Y! WTF?!!