#Disloyal: What to Do When Your Partner Cheats
No, sending a mass text to his family isn't the best move.
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Doggy Dog - What would you do if you caught your significant other cheating? Is there really a best way to react to an unfaithful partner? Here are some tips to help you cope and calm down when you’ve found out that your bae has another on the side. By Kellee Terrell (Photo: Getty Images)
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Express Yourself to Yourself First - We know you feel hurt, betrayed and lied to, but it is important that before you confront him, you may want to jot all of your rage down. It’s a good way to get in tune with yourself, map out what you are going to say to him and calm you down a bit before you see him next. It may also help talk you down from doing something you might regret.(Photo: Jamie Grill/Getty Images)
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See Him on Your Terms - It’s time to confront him and let him know that he’s got some explaining to do. And because seeing him won’t be easy, meet him on your time and at a meetup spot of your choice. Try not to yell or be violent, but instead confident and firm.(Photo: AvailableLight/GettyImages)
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Go Dark on Social Media - In times of serious distress, we tend to want to take to Facebook or IG to teach old dude a lesson or make them look bad in front of other people or make him jealous. And in this instance, no one can blame you. But spreading your business on social media can backfire, create more drama and even make you feel worse. If you need support, that’s what your real friends are for.(Photo: AvailableLight/GettyImages)
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Don’t Blame Yourself - We’re not here for this: “If you were taking care of everything at home, he wouldn’t be looking elsewhere.” Puh-lease. Stop making excuses for these fools. His cheating is not your fault and it’s not your shame. Even if you weren’t the most awesome girlfriend, he didn’t have to cheat on you — he could have come to you like an adult and communicated what he needed. (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/GettyImages)
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Don’t Let Self-Doubts In - When someone cheats on you, it’s very easy to want to make this about the other woman being prettier, thinner, younger and maybe even with longer hair than you. Do not go there. Do not let all of your insecurities take over and have you believing that you are unlovable, that someone else won’t want you or that all men cheat. You are an amazing person who will find an amazing partner to match — just give it time.(Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/GettyImages)
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Be Careful Who You Trust - During this time you need real support from people around you, and because this type of information is personal and private, you definitely want to be weary of who you trust with it. Maybe telling that friend you only hit happy hours with that your man is cheating on you and got someone else pregnant isn’t the best idea. Save this pain for those who really love you.(Photo: davidf/GettyImages)
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Don’t Take It Out on the Other Woman - It’s so easy to want to make the cheating about the other chick and her trifling behavior, but be clear, this is about him. He is the one who made a commitment to you and told you he loved you. Try your best to not confront her, message her and talk trash about her on social media or in person. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Get Tested - Look, if he isn’t using condoms with you, there’s a real chance that he’s not using condoms with her or any of the other women he may have been cheating on you with. You could be at risk for HIV and other STDs. So buck up, make your health a priority and get screened. (Photo: Caiaimage/Robert Dal/GettyImages)