It is human to look at other people and find them attractive.  It is even natural to want them in a sexual manner.  These thoughts are built in our genetics to keep our population reproducing. However, these desires are tricky when you are in a monogamous relationship.  No matter how much you love your significant other, these desires can be difficult to manage.  Unfortunately, some people succumb to these desires, whether they pay for it via prostitution, find a stranger in a bar, or hook up with an acquaintance. Regardless, this is a very tricky situation that no one tells you how to get out of once you are caught.  I don't know about you, but Shaggy's song “It Wasn't Me”, which tells you just to say it wasn't you your significant other caught with another woman, doesn't provide the best advice.  No girl in her right mind would believe that.  Following are some true options.

                  The most obvious solution would be to leave the relationship.  Being unfaithful can be a sign that the relationship is not meant to last.  So, instead of wasting each other's time and breaking each other's hearts, sometimes the best idea is to leave the relationship, so you can each move on.  You will be able to continue having relations with whoever you want or meet the person of your dreams and your partner will be able to find a more successful relationship.

                  Sometimes, breaking up is not an option.  Whether you cheated based off of personal insecurities or it was a freak accident, which is not an excuse, groveling is always an option.  Make it up to your partner by sincerely apologizing and providing peace offerings. Sometimes joining a support group or counseling is required to rebuild the trust and cleanse the hurt feelings from the relationship.  People make mistakes, luckily they can be atoned for and people can move on. However, if you fix a relationship and cheat again, there are no guarantees that the relationship can be restored again.

                  A less traditional option is to make an arrangement with your significant other so cheating cannot happen.  Whether you develop a swinging or open relationship, a mutual agreement allowing both partners to explore their sexuality freely will reduce the ability to cheat.  However, just make sure your relationship is filled with trust, communication, and love. Both partners must feel cherished and safe for these types of arrangements to work.  Sometimes professional help can be beneficial to make sure the relationship stays healthy. 

                  Unfortunately, people cheat.  Giving in to these desires can destroy a relationship and hurt both people involved.  Luckily there are some ways around it.  Just know that excuses, lies, and empty promises will not do either person any good. Some people do not give into these temptations, others are not caught, but unfortunately some are witnessed in the act or are found out through a path left behind.  Regardless, if you were caught, what would you do to maneuver around the situation?