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When the cat’s away, will the mouse play? I’ve been having a conversation with one of my Portuguese buddies about fidelity and its chances of survival in Las Vegas, the official Sin City where every taste is catered to. The issue was that this friend’s partner already has a reputation for being a party animal, which made it hard enough for her to relax on a regular night out, but now her partner was planning to light up Las Vegas with the boys.
Do all men cheat if they go to Vegas without their girlfriend?
Both the city’s and her boyfriend’s reputations bothered her, so she was especially worried that he would cheat. To try and settle the matter, she took to Twitter and asked a simple question: “Do all men cheat if they go to Vegas without their girlfriend?”
- Misogynistic: Some men came back with the bitter suggestion that all women tended to be b*tches who deserved to be fooled, while men deserved to have a little fun.
- Preachy: Some people suggested that “Love is about freedom. You should set your spouse completely free.”
- Mirthful: Many didn’t quite take the question seriously. They just replied with “LOL.” This might betray a rather skeptical attitude to fidelity, but the vagueness of response leaves that open to discussion.
All right, so what’s my take on this?
Just before I share my views in depth allow me to make an important disclaimer - I am in no way a marriage counselor or relationship guru. I am just a travel advisor. My thoughts do not belong to the category of universal truth. So, let us discuss Vegas to begin with. The lady’s issue was: do all men cheat if they go Vegas without their girlfriend? In this case, my good friend did not explain the reason for her partner’s Vegas trip. It might be popularly known as the party capital, but this city has more than gambling, exotic dancers and wild nights. You’ll find quite a few art galleries, museums, and business facilities in Las Vegas, as well as some awesome photography spots. So, is it possible that her boyfriend might have innocent intentions? Well… I suppose that would depend on how many of you knew that there’s more to Sin City than its party potential. Then you have to ask the question, who among us would go to Vegas for art and culture? My guess is that less than 1% of us would even be interested in anything else the city has to offer, including its copious and world-renowned golf courses. Nowadays, “Sin City” is not an easy title to cling on to, but Vegas is still recognized all over as the “entertainment capital of the world.” It has hundreds of unique hotels to fit every budget and intention, a multitude of Casinos - some of which are blatantly erotic - and a myriad of strip clubs and dive bars. Read more: How to Plan a Trip While I generally tend toward the “if you love someone, set them free”-notion, how much scope is there for freedom in a romantic relationship, where fidelity is an important part of the equation? You might set your partner free, but there’s still an expectation that he or she would not do anything to hurt you, even while having a good time. It’s great that people have that much confidence in their partners, but Vegas doesn’t just mean strip clubs and escorts. Many things can go wrong in such a party-focused environment. Your partner could get excessively drunk, be drugged or lose all of his money in the casino. Your partner could decide to drive, despite being drunk. Your partner might not remember where he left his buddies, and the popular movie, The Hangover, showed us all how something like that turns out. So, what can you do? The Hangover makes things look much more glamorous than they really are. A lot can go wrong during a weekend of partying, and while your partner might see it as an opportunity to loosen up and decompress, it might be in your interest to supervise this endeavor. So, don’t say “No” to your partner. Rather ask to go with him. Now, it might be that your partner just really wants a weekend with friends, and your company is just not appreciated. I really don’t understand why your partner might not want you there. There might be some shady plans, or there might not. In my opinion, a mature, understanding and faithful partner would not reject his lady’s presence.
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In the end, you cannot control your partner. All you can do is trust that they have your best interests at heart, and wouldn’t hurt you for a bit of fun.
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