Post # 1
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Honey bee
I’m not typically insecure, and I trust my husband. We’ve don’t have issues with boundaries, infidelity, inappropriate behavior, etc. – it’s never been a problem for us. If you asked anyone who knows DH, they would tell you that he is the type of guy that would never, ever cheat – he is loyal to a fault (literally – his loyalty has been a problem at times). He has a strong moral compass.
Here’s the thing. I truly believe that DH would never cheat on me. What scares me is that I read posts on here where the women being cheated on say the same thing! It makes me wonder if I’m naive…
DH isn’t doing anything to make me worry at the moment. It’s just that these posts make me think that I can’t actually know that he won’t cheat. Also, DH is trying to become a police officer, and I read that the rate of cheating among officers is very high, which combined with the posts where the bee “knows” her (cheating) SO would never cheat has made me lose my mind slightly.
I keep going back to my deep feeling that DH would never cheat on me (or anyone) and that he loves me… and then I remember that others have felt the same way.
Talk some sense into me, bees! I need to shake this sudden irrational train of thoughts!
Post # 3
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Helper bee
He married you, he loves you, and you know him. If, and it is a massive IF, he ever does anything that might seem suspicious then is the time to worry. Not now. Chin up, believe in him, in your relationship but most of all believe in yourself.
Post # 4
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Honey bee
- Wedding: January 2013 - Harbourfront Grand Hall
@LadyBear: I agree with your turn in thinking completely, you married a good guy who loves you, but you never truly know if a man will cheat. And hey, you never know that he hasn’t cheated already!
I’m not trying to be a jerk, just realistic. Like you said, you don’t want to be naive. *Shrug* Something we have to live with.
Post # 5
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Sugar bee
@LadyBear: i wonder this sometimes. when there is a post about cheating on the bee, every single woman is sure that her man would never ever do that (and it can go on for pages and pages). statistically i think probably some of them are wrong
i dont think my DH cheats – but then i wouldn’t know necessarily/ He is frequently away on business and half of the time works at home, the rest in the office. I have to trust that he is in fact going to the office/meetings/
i think trust is a great thing/ blind trust not so much. so trust in your SO unless there are a lot of signs to the contrary and then look in to it
Post # 6
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Bee Keeper
@LadyBear: Honey, you’re going to drive yourself crazy if you keep worrying about all of this crap….and that’s what it is…crap.
There is NOTHING you can do to stop your DH from stepping out on you if that’s what he’s going to do….you just have to have faith that sort of thing isn’t what he wants, and focus on being happy together….that’s it.
Post # 7
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Busy Beekeeper
Every woman is convinced her man would NEVER cheat. But you know that a bunch of them are wrong. I do think a lot of women are naive. I also think this about women who think that something must be wrong in a marriage for a man to cheat and that a woman always has warning signs. But I also don’t think you should lose sleep over it.
Post # 8
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Blushing bee
If I thought about couples I know with infidelity, cheating was pretty much always a symptom of a larger problem… generally a sexless marriage or an emotionally distant one. Granted, those people also thought their significant other would never cheat, but for those of us on the outside, it was not a surprise at all.
One thing I’ve talked about with my fiance is that I think cheating is one of those things that could happen to anyone. But it’s also something that we have a lot of control over, just by being aware of the other person and the unsafe conditions you’re putting yourself in. I don’t think cheating is only done by these immoral psychopathic monsters… you’re right that theyre normal people, and it could just as easily be us. We’re all capable of it, but a lot of people don’t cheat too. I think the best policy is just to remain open and connected at all times, even when the going gets rough. And keep the sex flowing!
Post # 9
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Sugar bee
Your right, you cant actually know and I think anyone that says their DH would never cheat is naive and not doing themselves any favors.
HOWEVER, what you can say is that “I am an active part of this relationship and I am working to make it as strong and healthy as possible. And currently, I have every faith and trust that my DH not only loves me, but is faithful to me.”
And being aware that situations change and people change will help you to not take your relationship for granted so that you are always working on making your marriage strong. Its important to be aware, but dont let that awareness become paranoia.
Post # 10
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Bumble Beekeeper
Nope. My experience is that you always know. You might not know he’s cheating, but you will know something is wrong long before it all comes out in the wash. You also know the guy you’re with. Some guys will take any opportunity to cheat. Others would only consider it if their marriage was on the rocks and they are starting to think about moving on, on some level. Others would never do it, even if they were stranded on a desert island with a bunch of supermodels. You know the one you’re with…
… so let it go.
Post # 11
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Honey bee
- Wedding: June 2013 - Upstate NY
@LadyBear: I think you need to stop reading certain things on the Bee!! It’ll make you nuts!
Post # 12
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Buzzing Beekeeper
@LadyBear: There are no guarantees in relationships. As sad as it is, you never know what someone else is going to do with 100% certainty. I’m sure no one would be engaged or married to a man they thought would cheat on them. Of course it’s possible, but stressing about it won’t do any good. If someone is going to cheat, then that’s what they are going to do and all the worrying in the world won’t make a difference.
There are certain careers that seem to have a higher instance of cheating, such as police officers, firefighters, etc., but that is not a guarantee that it will happen. I work in corporate and trust me, there are plenty of respectful folks who cheat while they are away on business (and sometimes even when they aren’t). You know your relationship and while there is no way to 100% “cheat proof” your relationship, you can do whatever is in your power to keep your bond strong.
Post # 13
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Honey bee
@ThreeMeers: “I am an active part of this relationship and I am working to make it as strong and healthy as possible. And currently, I have every faith and trust that my DH not only loves me, but is faithful to me.”
I love this. It’s rational and it’s all true for my marriage.
Post # 14
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Bumble bee
Are you generally a good judge of character? As much as I trust that my husband won’t cheat, I also trust my ability to judge another person’s character (his, in this case). That more than anything is what keeps me sane.
Post # 15
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Buzzing bee
@ThreeMeers: “what you can say is that ‘I am an active part of this relationship and I am working to make it as strong and healthy as possible. And currently, I have every faith and trust that my DH not only loves me, but is faithful to me.'”
I agree with this.
And also I think you need to have faith and trust in yourself that if it does (god forbid) happen, you are strong enough to get through it and eventually be ok.
Post # 16
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Blushing bee
I understand the worry.
My father was police officer and I swore I’d never be with one because he cheated constantly and my firm belief was they all do.
HOWEVER- I am now engaged to a police officer. (go figure, right?) and he is nothing like my father.
I get the whole career thing but it really is not about the career, it’s about the person.
Just breathe 🙂
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