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Short Speech On Cheating

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Cheating seems to be so prevalent today that the question isn 't who is cheating but rather – who isn 't? Too many treat their most important relationships casually and their commitments as optional. Our microwave mentality has infiltrated our most sacred institution: MARRIAGE. We even have a reality show called Cheaters that is designed to reveal an indiscretion and exploit the humiliation on national television. I 'm not sure which is more devastating – discovering your lover 's unfaithfulness or discovering the crushing news at the same time as you watch a TV channel. We live in a very sad day and age. I have seen first-hand the destruction of cheating. It devastates relationships and shatters dreams. If you have entertained the idea of cheating on your spouse or significant other, let this serve as your official warning. Your handsome boss, cute office secretary or sultry neighbor down the street comes with a price tag that you cannot afford. Before you cheat, here are things you really need to know. Its still your choice either to refrain from such thought or stop that illicit relationship if you 're already into it. 1. You will become a liar. It 's bad enough to bear the title of "Cheater," but if you cheat, you will also wear the hat of "Liar." Cheating cannot occur without deceit on some level and normally the white lies in the beginning become full-fledged lies at the end. "I 'm working late at the office tonight" may be a half-truth but

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