Most people in committed relationships have at least thought about cheating. The problem is, for those of us who do, it’s not always easy to get away with cheating.

By avoiding a few simple rookie mistakes, however, you can carry on an affair and maintain your happy home without anyone being the wiser.

Now before I get into how to get away with cheating, I have to lecture you a bit. First, cheating is not the way to go. If you’re unhappy, tell your spouse. Talk about what’s wrong.

If you no longer love them but want to stay together for the kids, remember that the kids aren’t stupid and will know that things aren’t going well between you. Leave.

I don’t condone cheating, but after readers constantly telling me that they feel trapped and that cheating is the only way for them to feel human again, I am compelled to help them out.

So if you plan on cheating, here are the rules that will help you get away with it.

Rule #1
Have an affair with an attached person.

Have you ever seen Fatal Attraction? Well then you know that having an affair with someone who has nothing to lose is not a bright idea. If you’re going to cheat, try to do it with someone who has as much to lose as you do. That way, if they decide that they’re in love and want you all for themselves, they have a lot to lose on their end as well.

Of course, sometimes you can’t help you lust after and they may end up being single. If that’s the case, state your intentions from the get go. You do not plan on leaving your significant other, but want to have a good time, so let them know it.

Rule #2
Involve your spouse in any changes.

Don’t suddenly start going to the gym and eating high protein out of nowhere. If you want to improve your looks because of your newfound ego boost, ask your spouse to join you.

Tell them you’ve been feeling sluggish and want to start a new regimen. This way, if they opt out, they won’t think that your sudden changes are the result of a new hottie in your life.

Rule #3
Don’t change your personality.

Don’t suddenly begin criticizing everything your partner does, otherwise they will begin to wonder why you suddenly dislike everything about them.

As well, don’t start being overly sentimental and emotional, either. Sending flowers for “no reason” after 12 years of no flowers will draw suspicion. If you’re feeling guilty about the affair, then stop having one.

Rule #4
Don’t get kinkier.

It’s great that you found a new partner who is willing to try new things in the bedroom. And it’s great that you have learned to orgasm at just the right time or reach multiple orgasms if a specific spot is hit.

But doing all these new kinky things you learned elsewhere with your spouse will definitely arouse suspicion in your partner. So keep things status quo in the bedroom. And yes, that means that if you had sex once a week, you continue to have sex once a week.

Don’t be stupid and stop having sex with them because it feel like you’re cheating on the other person – that’s just ludicrous.

Rule #5
Don’t leave a paper trail.

Whether it’s email, text messages, credit card expenditures, or packs of restaurant matches, any sort of paper trail will only rouse suspicion and will get the wheels of curiosity turning.

Agree not to text, email or call the other person from your mobile phone, and agree only to speak to them from work.  Also, no matter if you go to a restaurant, hotel, motel, or simply want to buy them a little gift, use cash. Cash never leaves a paper trail. Oh, and get rid of all receipts.

Rule #6
Keep it a secret.

Don’t tell anyone about your affair – not your mom, not your friends, no one. Everyone gossips and before you know it, the entire neighborhood will know that you’re banging Chris in accounting.

Instead, keep this affair to yourself and create a “new” friend or colleague as your alibi when necessary. And try to keep your lies as close to the truth as possible.

Rule #7
Don’t lose yourself.

Don’t get all stupid and start thinking that this person is the one you’re meant for. Remember; you’re only seeing this person in short bursts so of course they seem perfect. But at the end of the day, their sh*t smells just as bad as your spouse’s.

Don’t put on rose-colored glasses and remember that, at the end of the day, you’re just in it for the fun.

A successful relationship requires a lot of hard work and dedication, but sometimes you might feel like you’ve done all you can and don’t know what else to do.

And when children and the cost of a messy divorce come into play, it’s not always easy to just walk away.

Cheating is not the right thing to do, but sometimes it helps people put things in perspective and perhaps come to appreciate what’s right in front of them.

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