• Make your relationship (and each other) a priority. Simply make time for it (the relationship) and each other. Even if you have to write it down in a calendar, schedule times and dates to be together and connect or bond or be intimate with each other in every way, on all levels, and in every area possible. Have a weekly date with each other, and make the most out of your days off together. Go out once in awhile and stay in once in awhile. Alternate.
  
  
• Have some time away from each other and some space (physically & emotionally...etc). Don't neglect other areas of your life - such as your friends, family, work, school, time for yourself... (etc).
  
  
• Communicate with and support one another as much as you can. Remember; you have the Internet, magazines, books, (etc). Use these resources as an advantage to your relationship.
  
  
• Work on your relationship every single day, work out the problems when they arise (effectively), whatever you can do to make your relationship more healthy, close, intimate, or make it better between you two, DO IT.
  
  
• Don't abuse each other in any way shape or form. Work towards having a healthy and loving relationship with each other. Have fun together - laugh and smile with one another. Joke around - have a good time. Be upbeat and positive, (etc.)
  
  
• Instigate a talk about cheating, don't be accusatory, defensive, etc. Try to be neutral, i.e. "I can't believe how many relationships suffer from infidelity, I'm sure it wouldn't happen to us, but if something were to happen I want to be able to tell you and vise versa." Ask your partner how they feel about the relationship and if there's anything they want to try, more time apart, more time together, etc. Gain insight into their views on cheating.

Tips

• Say *please* and *thank-you*.
• Say "I love you" often (just make sure you mean it)
• Remember, intimacy and sex are not the same. Be open and honest 100% with one another, and allow your significant other to be a companion and your best friend as well as a lover.

• Don't be too trusting or too insecure; remember that cheating can happen to any relationship.
• If you think something's wrong, then something probably is.
• If your partner does cheat -- even after you follow all of these -- chances are they will cheat again. Be prepared to end the relationship.
• Second chances are NEVER okay. If someone cheats on you, they do not value you as a person, they do not respect your feelings, and they're going to do it again and again. Leave them and never look back, you deserve to be loved by someone who thinks of your heart as a priceless treasure. There is somebody out there who will.

• Don't place blame, or try to justify your actions. Nothing but admitting fault and apologizing, and communicating about the problem will help the situation.
• Make sure you deliver a complete and proper apology to your partner. The apology itself won't remedy the situation but a perfect apology CAN be the first step in the long road to forgiveness.
• If they're not talking to you, buy her a single flower every day (a whole bunch might break the bank account)- but make sure it's a flower that signifies sorry and love.
• Make it up to him/her. They're going to feel insecure and not trusting of anything you say or do. You need to show that you are there for them. When they ask you to do something for them, do it, no matter what it is.
• Whatever decision you make, do it for you. Do what you feel is right and do what you need to do.

• It will take a long time and your partner will continue to hurt over your actions. Remember that when you feel like your partner is being a nag or invading your personal space.

Steps

1. Examine your priorities. Have you chosen the right partner? To what extent are you willing to sacrifice for them?
2. Having decided that you are with the right person, consider why you strayed. What was it about the other person that brought you to a poor decision?
3. Find these qualities in the one you are already devoted to. If they don't possess them, perhaps these qualities aren't so essential. You did, after all, decide that you are with the right person, no?
4. Rededicate yourself to making your current relationship work. There is a reason that you want to be with the one you love (your partner, not the person you stepped out with,) this will serve as a potent reminder that you are on the right path. Desire is a many faceted and hugely beguiling beast. Desire the one you love, the one who loves you back, the one who you can trust.
5. Figure out why you wish to confess to your partner. If guilt is your only reason and your primary concern is making yourself feel better perhaps your partner is better off not knowing. Why should you hurt your loved one merely to absolve yourself of well-earned guilt?

• If you have thought carefully and decided to tell your spouse about your cheating, do it as soon as practical. They may find out from someone else, or simply recognize the ways your relationship changed when you were unfaithful. Suppose you are confronted then deny. If the truth finally comes out, this can be really hard to come back from, even if a lot of time has passed since the infidelity. In fact, hoarding the secret for a long time sometimes becomes a larger offense than the "original sin." [1]

• If you engaged in any possible risky sexual behavior outside the relationship, then had sex with your loved one, they deserve to know. If you have not yet returned to having sex with your loved one after cheating with unsafe sex, you must first get a clean bill of health from your family doctor, as well as any specialist who treated you. Your doctors should have all possible information on your unsafe sexual episode, so they may understand how to protect your loved one going forward. If you do make this second mistake, and have unsafe sex outside the relationship, and nevertheless go back to having sex with your loved one without your doctors' OK, obviously your partner has to know and get checked out by an MD.
• It is naive to think you may carry on being "friends" with the person you cheated with. We have a way of talking ourselves into some really stupid decisions when dallying around with attractive people outside our relationships. If you don't like hearing this, that's normal. Rebel at your own peril.

• A person that you love, and want to be with forever.
• A person that really interests you, gets your heart beating... but might not be the right fit for you, forever.
• Some seriously developed throat muscles, you're going to have a huge amount of pride to swallow. It hurts.

Tips

• Know yourself and be honest with yourself and love yourself -- first! Only then can you truly appreciate and love someone else.

• Take good care of yourself. Treating yourself with respect and love is as important as respecting and loving your partner. Conduct yourself with dignity, even if you're very familiar with one another.
  
  
• All good relationships are based upon mutual respect. If you do not feel respect for your partner, or believe your partner is losing respect for you, then consider ways of rebuilding it immediately. Respect is the key. If you have true respect for one another, then nothing can go wrong. You just have to find the right person to respect, this is the hard part.
  
  
• Ask questions, clarify, don't assume. Do not talk if your mind is not clear or full of anger. When you feel hurt, do not say "you don't love me / you never loved me" or "let's break up" or "when do you want to break up?". You will regret one day. Tell him or her you feel hurt, and ask for clarification first.
  
  
• Treat your partner the way you want to be treated. Be gentle and kind. Apologize if your partner feels hurt(but don't let them make you feel bad). Apology does not mean you are bad, it only means you care. When you are full of anger, it will surely burst out of your mouth if you open it. Calm down first, then think it through, then try to talk. When your partner asks to be left alone, do not blame or criticize. Show your respect and support by give him or her the time and space to calm down and think it through first. But do not leave any unsolved problem for too long.
  
  
• Be the first to tell your partner, either positive or negative. Trust is as essential as respect. If you want your partner to trust you, trust him or her first. Letting your partner play guessing games may lead to misunderstanding and frustration. But, don't just tell him or her the issue, also talk about your plan to solve it.
  
  
• Strike while the iron is cold. Know when to be reflective and invoke principles. When the house is burning is no time to teach fire safety principles.
  
  
• Communicate with your partner. Without communication, there is no relationship. Stay in touch by, for example, calling your partner even if it's just to say 'hi' and 'I love you'.
  
  
• Avoid any activity that could cause your partner to experience doubt, suspicion or distrust - build your credibility and earn trust and respect by always communicating truthfully and proactively, and always keep your words. In this way, if something happens which looks incriminating, your partner will believe you if you claim you are innocent. Past behavior predicts future actions - building a solid foundation of trust and integrity will take you far. However, ultimately your life and where it takes you is more important than your obligations to someone else. If there is trust in a relationship, you should be able to do what you want. You aren't responsible for making someone else jealous.
  
  
• Always make sure to show your partner that you appreciate him/her. Whether it's calling them to check in, say I love you, or just spend your Saturday night together. The possibilities are endless.
  
  
• Know when to say no, and know when time and space are actually constructive tools.
  
  
• It is not always a good idea to answer certain questions with absolute truth if they bring emotional harm. "Do you sometimes think about your ex?" and "do I look fat in these pants?" are both loaded questions. In a relationship, answer questions honestly, but with tact and grace. For example, "I think you have other pants that look better on you" is a helpful answer, instead of simply "they don't", or "they do make you look fat".
  
  
• Remember what you don’t do is as important as what you do.
  
  
• Avoid flirting with others, especially previous partners or coworkers. Doing so may spur romantic feelings for another. There is nothing wrong with having friends of a gender you are attracted to; just keep flirting out of the friendship.
  
  
• Tell your partner how you really feel about your ex and why you're no longer romantically involved. Don't ever lie or cheat on your partner, however one of those questions it's best not to answer totally honestly is "do you still think about your ex?" If you have fond memories, don't dwell on them, and assure your partner that while you occasionally remember places you went or things that happened, you are so much happier to be with your present partner. Period. Don't launch into a rehashing of the old days with the ex, or talk at length about the good times you had together or things you did together.
  
  
• 'It can help to learn the difference between Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships' - That way you can see potential problems as and when they arise (Remember - its likely you would see something Unhealthy at some point so don't be alarmed or shocked as there is no perfect relationship because we are all human and fallible). If you see something Unhealthy in your relationship try and work out why this is and see if you can work towards resolving it.

• Keep your expectations about the relationship realistic. Marriage should not be on your mind if you've been dating for a week, for example. Nor should you think that the relationship is going to solve all of your problems, or that you'll never be lonely again, or anything like that. Relationships can be wonderful things, but be realistic about them. Just as one can feel lonely in a crowd, one can also feel lonely occasionally when in a relationship - that doesn't mean the relationship is bad, it only means you're feeling a little down. Don't ascribe too much importance to it unless these feelings linger and begin to dominate your days and nights. If this happens, seek help; you may be spiraling into a depression.
  
  
• Never under any circumstances stay with a person who has physically abused you. Do not make up excuses for an abusive relationship, "its your fault" it is not. Stay away. If you are in an abusive relationship, seek help, but get out of it. Even if it only happened once, it most likely can happen again.
  
  
• Do not assume that any one relationship will be perfect. It is human to experience disagreements and emotional pain. Working past these issues may be an ongoing struggle.
  
  
• Do not call it quits when you do argue. When in a state of anger, we can not rationalize and often find ourselves losing control by saying things we don't mean. Hang in there and try to work it out before finalizing a break-up that you will regret afterwards. That said, if you find you are arguing more and more, examine the possible reasons, and talk it over together.
  
  
• There is no such thing as a PERFECT relationship. Sure, most of the time you'll be compromising. But don't get shocked or overly depressed because of arguments or fights. This will come for SURE. Without arguments and fights, your relationship will NOT grow stronger.