Dating 101: How to Keep Him From Cheating
One of the most common places that lure men into temptation is the workplace. Find out how to make sure he stays totally loyal to you.
By Mina Azodi for Cosmopolitan
Photo: Wadley
Updated: May 22, 2009
Recently,
Angelina Jolie confessed she fell in love with Brad while filming "Mr.
and Mrs. Smith" -- and while he was still married to
Jen. Though we love Brangelina, on-the-job cheating
sucks. And man-eating coworkers aren't occupational hazards just in
Hollywood. Here, the top ways to prevent your guy from straying at
work.
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Hang
with his coworkers. When you are available, join him
at social events provided by his company or actually take him up on
that invite to his office holiday party. "Making friends with his
colleagues turns you into a 'real' person to them," says William July,
PhD, author of "
Confessions
of
an Ex Bachelor." "The other women he works with will be
more likely to hang back if they can put a face to a name." Plus, your
guy will feel extra bonded as a couple if he is able to share another
part of his life with you.
Ask
him questions.

If your guy feels like he can't talk to you about the
stuff going on at work, he'll likely turn to someone else who
understands
If your guy feels like he can't talk to you about the
stuff going on at work, he'll likely turn to someone else who
understands (like his cute cubemate). And although
it starts innocently, that kind of emotional intimacy can lead to
trouble. Make a point to ask him how a difficult project is going or if
anything funny happened that day. "That way, he'll be opening up to you
instead of a female colleague he's working closely with," explains
July. Besides, if you're well-versed in what's going on in his world,
it'll be harder for him to pull that whole "I've got a big deadline --
must work late" excuse.
Stay
on his mind. It's no secret that men are visual
creatures. Take advantage of his dominant sense and

give him a photo of you two to
place on his desk.
give him a photo of you two to
place on his desk. Just make sure the pic captures a
moment when you both were having a blast together (like on a skiing
trip or at a concert). "The photo will have more meaning and be a
constant reminder of just how much fun he has with you," says July.
"Looking at it will boost his mood, and his loyalty."
Reprinted with permission of Hearst Communications, Inc.
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