Look, we’re not here to judge. People cheat. It’s a fact of life. Another fact of life is that if you get caught cheating, things can get very ugly very fast. So if you absolutely have to cheat on your girlfriend or spouse, it’s a good idea to do it carefully. There are a number of ways to keep your transgression secret, so read on to get the info you need from our tip list.

Perfect Strangers

It’s a fact that if you’re cheating on your partner with someone you both know, chances are really good that you’re going to get caught. The risk factor of screwing around with a mutual acquaintance is so high that it’s surprising people still do it. If you’re looking to cheat and you don’t have anyone particular in mind, try hooking up with a stranger. Fooling around with someone your partner doesn’t know means there are no relationship ties that can come back to bite you in the ass.

Keep Your Distance

Unless you want your relationship to be over, you have to play smart. Your girlfriend or spouse is going to start suspecting if you’re suddenly receiving tons of phone calls and texts from someone you call a friend. Unless you want a real mess, you need to set boundaries with your cheating counterpart. If it’s a sex only relationship, keep it that way. Don’t spend time with your partner in crime going out to the movies, for dinner, or to a bar. Regardless of where exactly you are, there’s always a chance that a mutual acquaintance of both you and your girlfriend or spouse will see you. That’s exactly what you want to avoid. You should also stay away from your favourite haunts, like restaurants or bars. If you’re going to cheat, make it an activity that is completely separate from the rest of your life.

Keep It Anonymous

Or at least as anonymous as you can. If you’re going to be hooking up with a perfect stranger, there’s no need to start divulging all the important details of your life. Don’t give your full name and don’t share where you live or where you work. If it’s going to be more than one-time, consider buying a disposable phone and share that number instead of your other number. The less true information you share about yourself, the better. Yeah, you’re hooking up with a perfect stranger, but what if she’s the possessive, obsessive, or vindictive type? By sharing false information, you’re covering your ass should that be the case.

Don’t Leave a Trail:

Usually, it’s a good idea to keep receipts. However, if you’re cheating or having an affair, that’s no longer the case. If you’re buying gifts, renting hotel or motel rooms, or sharing meals with your cheating partner, get rid of receipts. You also want to pay with cash whenever possible so that you’re not leaving a debit or credit trail for your spouse or girlfriend to follow.