01/03: Conflict - Cheating on the Internet
Are you someone who is tempted by the internet through its chat rooms? Let’s be honest, the internet is a powerful attraction to most of us.
I’ve listed some tips for those who feel a need to visit chat rooms.
1. Admit to yourself that by being on the internet is causing problems in your relationship.
2. Go onto the internet not because you are bored, lonely or just had a fight with your partner but rather because you have a focused reason.
3. By putting your computer somewhere everyone can see it, you’re less likely to be tempted. Try to organize your time online when people are around leading to less temptation.
4. Spend more time in the real world. Go out, go for a walk, invite friends over for a B.B.Q., go shopping etc. We didn’t always have the internet around controlling us.
5. Instant messenger type programs are a real trap as are various chat rooms. Delete them.
6. Change your email address completely. You can always email direct family and those who need to know your email address with your new one.
7. Checkout filtering software that allows certain programs to be blocked. This will help re-build the trust
If you’re sincere about changing your habits, your partner may appreciate the effort and trust may start to return. Cold turkey in giving up the internet doesn’t work for most people. Seek support.
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I’ve listed some tips for those who feel a need to visit chat rooms.
1. Admit to yourself that by being on the internet is causing problems in your relationship.
2. Go onto the internet not because you are bored, lonely or just had a fight with your partner but rather because you have a focused reason.
3. By putting your computer somewhere everyone can see it, you’re less likely to be tempted. Try to organize your time online when people are around leading to less temptation.
4. Spend more time in the real world. Go out, go for a walk, invite friends over for a B.B.Q., go shopping etc. We didn’t always have the internet around controlling us.
5. Instant messenger type programs are a real trap as are various chat rooms. Delete them.
6. Change your email address completely. You can always email direct family and those who need to know your email address with your new one.
7. Checkout filtering software that allows certain programs to be blocked. This will help re-build the trust
If you’re sincere about changing your habits, your partner may appreciate the effort and trust may start to return. Cold turkey in giving up the internet doesn’t work for most people. Seek support.
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