Emeka Nweze
Marriage is a sacred union and should be respected. While it is sometimes difficult to stay away from the eye candy single ladies, men can do better to avoid falling for these unending temptations.
Here are ten ways married men can stay away from single women and remain faithful to their wives.
1. Acknowledge the feeling
Sometimes we cannot avoid the feeling of being attracted to other women other than our spouses. This comes natural and you shouldn’t feel weird about it, rather, the best way to deal with it is by acknowledging that it is just a feeling and it isn’t a problem. It only becomes a problem when you begin to dwell on those those thoughts and feelings which might eventually lead to action. It is your responsibility ensure that you do not act on those thoughts.
2. Avoid Flirting
Men tend to entertain women they find attractive by often flirting both in person and through text. This is very risky, especially if you are trying not cheat. The more you flirt, the more the thoughts and feelings grow and become more graphic, and it is only a matter of time before you cheat.
3. Understand that marriage is a commitment
No one forced you to say those vows to your wife, you should always remember that you made a commitment which should not be broken either by you or your wife. Plant in your mind that you stand to lose a lot if you do not stay away from those other women, and always put your partner in your shoes.
4. Spend more time with your wife
If you genuinely want to stay away from other women, take time to appreciate your wife and your marriage. Spend more time with your wife, do intimate things like holding hands, long walks. laugh together and be completely open, even when some other woman is attracted to you. This will gradually relegate every thought regarding cheating to the back of your thoughts.
5. Avoid conversations in that direction
Steer clear from any conversation that emphasise on other single women, whether with male or female friends. it is normal for men to talk about women when they get together, hence, if you are serious about staying away from single]e women as a married man, its best to stay away from such conversations.
6. Avoid Fantasising
it is unavoidable to feel some form of attraction to other women, however, in other to stay away from them and true to your wife, avoid letting those thoughts linger. The more they linger, the more they graduate from just thoughts to fantasies that you might most probably act upon.
7. Avoid being alone with single women you find attractive
“Flee from all appearance”, this statement cannot be overemphasised, no matter how disciplined or strong willed a man is, he becomes powerless in the hands of a woman. To avoid regret, ensure that you avoid being alone with single women, especially those you are attracted to.
8. Stay away from situations that could trigger you
If you want to stay faithful to your wife as a married man, stay away from situations that could get you tempted, such as drinking too much or spending too much time in bars and clubs
9. Be responsible for your mindset
Your mindset towards anything matters, if your mind is mature enough to know that only your spouse and your marriage matter and you don’t have to cheat, then your flesh will find it easier you resist other women.
10. Say No!
Simply say no! Even when you are the “ladies man”, be disciplined enough to say no when it matters.
