Touchpad Arrow Turns to right click HELP

I normally use a Bluetooth mouse with my MacBook Pro but, for the last few days, when I use the touchpad the arrow will basically do a command on its own if the arrow or cursor is not moved after about 5 seconds or so. if i leave the arrow on a link in an email, for instance, it will open the link without my pressing anything. if the arrow is just left on the desktop it will open up a dialogue option (sorta like I have done a right-click). It does not do this when i use the mouse, only when I have moved the cursor or arrow with the touchpad. It is VERY annoying, and as it does stuff that i just don't want done! (I had a Dell computer that would do the same thing, and i was hoping i left this issue far behind!!)
Any advice? Anybody know what I am talking about? My explanation may not make sense. Thank you!

HI and welcome..
Try troubleshooting the Safari .plist file.
Quit Safari (Command + Q) Open a Finder window. Select your Home Folder in the Sidebar on the left. It has a small house icon. Then open the Library folder then the Preferences folder. Move the com.apple.Safari.plist file from the Preferences folder to the Desktop.
Now launch Safari. If you can right click to create a new tab, move that .plist file to the Trash.
Also, try emptying the Safari cache more often, eithe from the Safari menu bar or Command + Option + E
And check Safari / Preferences - Tabs. Make sure your settings there are correct.
I see you are new to Apple Discussions. Please click *My Settings* right side of this window and tell us which Mac OS X (operating system) you have installed. That will create a forum profile for you which will help now and in the future if you need to post for help again. Thanks!
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