Every tried to have a 'normal' life, but it just seems to want nothing to do with you? Ever found yourself in that spot where you feel like the world has sucked you in, and that all you're good for is ruining other peoples lives?
If so, here are some tips to protect what you'll pretend to call your reputation and fool everyone who will ever care for you:
1. Remember you're just a pawn.
This is important. You're just filling a temporary void. Don't get too attached. Chances are, they have a life they are trying to protect. Your job, as the pawn, is to help protect that life. Don't get attached.
2. Have an escape route
Keep all your belongings together. Wear shoes you don't have to fumble with to get on. You don't want to be scrambling for your things and worry that you forgot something in the living room that could be detected. Keep your things by a back or side door so when the already suspicious wife comes home early, you can slip out unnoticed. If you've been careless and don't have things gathered, you better find yourself a good hiding spot close to your exit. This means no running upstairs, no hiding behind the couch or in the bathroom.
3. Be invisible
This goes on the heels of an escape route. Carry as little on you as possible, this prevents any forgotten items. In addition, keep your scent to minimum. As tempting as it is to smell amazing, remember that significant others (especially already suspicious ones) have a keen sense of smell. You don't want to leave a trail of belongings, and you don't want that nose to start realising something is off.
4. Know your subjects
If you are eating or drinking something, use only one plate and one cup. Always plan for quick getaways! Know how the cheated likes his/her toast, tea, coffee, and prepare yours that way. As a whole, people know when something is off. You need to be observant of the evidence you might leave...deflect it to appear as though it could be something one of the others forgot to pick up, put away. This means no bringing Mexican food over if someone isn't so fond of it! Know their general schedules to prevent any early surprise 'honey i'm home' moments.
5. Just don't do it.
It's really the most obvious advice to protect your reputation and future relationships.
