Cheating is common in most marriages in Nairobi and is especially manifest in low-income neighbourhoods. This habit not only affects your partner but also your children. According to Famifi.com, most partners cheat without knowing they are hurting their kids in different ways. Here are 5 ways you destroy your children when you cheat
1. Your children are also likely to cheat when they grow up
Children of parents who cheat are more likely to cheat in their marriages. They grow up knowing cheating is part of life. They will also do the things you are doing to your partner.
2. Your children feel the element of betrayal
When you decided to be unfaithful, your children always feel that element of betrayal. They feel that marriage and happiness are two different things. They also feel less loved when you decided to keep cheating on your partner.
3. Your children live in fear of abandonment
Most partners who cheat end up abandoning their spouses. Your children will live fearing that one day you will walk away. They will live knowing that the worst is about to happen some day.
4. Your children learn to distrust
An element of distrust is likely to arise when you cheat on your partner. Remember the children also sense when their parents cheat. They will never live to trust those around them.
5. Your children will not believe in love
There is no way children will believe in love if you are ever cheating on their father or mother. People in true love do not cheat. The children will not believe love exists if you decide to be a cheater.