1. By: Maddie Daubert

2. Cheating in a Relationship- “to be sexually unfaithful” or to be a “person who acts dishonestly, deceives, or defrauds” (According to Dictionary.com) DEFINITION OF CHEATING

3. Current Issue Due to greater opportunity Teenagers are having multiple partners Before marriage Without being in a serious relationship CURRENT ISSUE

4. Senator John Edwards Actions 2008 opponent or running-mate for President Barack Obama Affair with Rielle Hunter In 2006 Member of his campaign film crew CASE STUDY

5. Consequences Political career ruined “I don’t think he’s going to be making a living in politics any time soon” -John J. Pitney Jr.- Political Analyst Marriage ruined Elizabeth Edwards had breast cancer (died Dec 7, 2010) Previous supporters began opposing him because of his wife’s condition CASE STUDY

6. Treatment Counseling Available In most Church Denominations Navy Programs Marriage classes “Appreciation Activity” List positives of marriage TREATMENT

7. Side Effects Ruined relationship Broken trust Divorce court fees Dividing possessions between spouses Child custody settlements SIDE EFFECTS

8. Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren Woods has lost majority of sponsors Has not done well in any tournament recently EXAMPLES OF RUINED RELATIONSHIP

9. Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards May lose custody of children Has been fired from “Two and a Half Men” EXAMPLE OF RUINED RELATIONSHIP

10. 30-60% of married individuals engage in either physical or emotional infidelity 2-3% of children are born due to infidelity Main reason for cheating is based on the emotional aspect Single men and men who are cheating while being in a committed relationship have the same levels of testosterone STATISTICS

11. Cheating will always be present Prevention Distribute these statistics Become involved in spouse’s daily activities Appreciate spouse FUTURE OF CHEATING