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Cheating is always bad, right? Wrong. Cheating is only wrong if it hurts someone else in the process. If you’re looking for something to break up an unfulfilling relationship, we’re here to tell you that there are some things that hurt worse than running off with your husband’s ex-girlfriend. Here are ten of them so you never make the mistake of cheating again.
1. Lying
The first and most obvious thing that hurts more than cheating is lying. When you are with someone, honesty is supposed to be your most valued virtue, and it’s always a good idea to have a deep, heartfelt conversation about the importance of being honest even when it’s hard.
If you don’t, then that person will never know what you’re thinking or feeling until it’s too late. Lies are just as bad as cheating because the truth was always there for the taking but you chose not to take it.
2. Spending time with other people
If you’re with someone who you don’t want to be with, it’s better to end it before things get too complicated. If you’re not happy, putting off the breakup will only cause more problems down the road. Your partner probably knows there’s something wrong anyway and is just hoping that whatever it is will work itself out in time. Giving them false hope will only make…
