Cheating is not just physical, it’s a slow, calculated betrayal of trust. It’s not just the act of being unfaithful; it’s the mindset that allows you to prioritize your selfish desires over the person who loves you.

Texting someone your partner would feel uncomfortable about? That’s cheating. Hiding your phone, deleting messages, erasing your browsing history? That’s lying. Flirting with someone who isn’t your partner? That’s disrespect. Adding strangers on social media just because they’re attractive? That’s dishonorable.

These aren’t innocent actions. They’re deliberate. They erode the foundation of your relationship, one secret, one lie at a time. You’re not just betraying your partner; you’re betraying the promises you made, the love you claimed to have, and the integrity you were supposed to uphold.

The truth is, cheating starts in the small moments…moments where you entertain attention that doesn’t belong to you. And once that line is crossed, it only escalates. The relationship won’t survive if the behavior doesn’t stop. Love cannot grow in the shadows of lies, secrets, and selfishness.

If you’re in a relationship where this is happening; whether you’re the one doing it or it’s being done to you…it’s time to face reality. This isn’t love. This isn’t commitment. And it doesn’t just get better. You can’t build a life with someone who’s still entertaining the world like they’re single. You can’t create a future with someone who isn’t willing to leave the village behind and be loyal to the kingdom you’re trying to build.

It’s not a mistake; it’s a choice. And it’s a choice that destroys everything it touches.