do i forgive a cheater?
536171
When someone cheats on you, your mind and emotions scream at you to hate, punish and never forgive. It's hard to let go of those feelings. Nonetheless, forgiving someone for cheating will actually benefit the faithful person more than the cheater. ... Forgiveness is the antidote and the only way to move on.
110168
The bottom line. It's possible to rebuild a relationship after a breach of trust. Whether it's worth it depends on your relationship needs and whether you feel it's possible to trust your partner again. If you do decide to try repairing things, be prepared for things to take some time.
894192
['Focus the confrontation on the betrayal of trust and how it impacts your relationship. ... ', "Don't start a fight because it can make things worse. ... ", 'Stay away from these people. ... ', 'Think about why they might have lied. ... ', 'Speak nothing but truth. ... ', 'Listen to the person who is lying carefully when they talk.']
494778
It's usually always right. You need a direct, honest answer and you deserve one. If this continues, don't do all the work, if he won't come clean then he may be into someone else and is keeping you hanging on to see if it works out with someone new before stopping contact completely.
341874
['Communication should be open. ... ', 'Be on the same team. ... ', 'Stay “present-oriented.” One of the most difficult things about rebuilding trust after someone cheats is staying in the present moment and building toward the future, rather than living in or worrying about the past. ... ', 'Trust yourself.']
1177703
['Uncover your anger.', 'Decide to forgive.', 'Work on forgiveness.', 'Release from emotional prison.']
589091
['Make sure there is remorse.', 'Be honest about why it happened.', 'Remove temptations to re-engage with the affair.', 'Move forward with brutal honesty and care.', 'Be selective about who you tell.', 'Consider working with a licensed therapist.']
360284
If you don't trust him, you should break up with him and move on. A love without trust will crumble in time. Depends on what he is doing whilst he lied. If he is out with other females, ask to meet them.
1279373
['Take stock of the damage you caused.', 'Express the desire to repair it.', 'Admit to your mistakes.', 'Find a way to repair the damage.', "Be patient about getting someone's trust back."]
883634
The most satisfying way to break up with a cheating girlfriend is to tell her that you know what she's done, discuss your feelings, and then try to keep it civil as you break up with her. I don't think that her doing something as nasty as cheating gives you any right to do something nasty back.
12184
['"What Do You Consider Cheating?" ... ', '"How Can We Increase Trust And Transparency?" ... ', '"What Things Would You Consider A Betrayal Of Trust?" ... ', '"What Are Your Views On Flirting Outside The Relationship?" ... ', '"Have You Ever Been Cheated On, Or Cheated On Someone?"']
279053
She has not been honest with you twice. After the first time she told you it would never happen again and did it anyways. If you keep this up she will think she can do whatever she wants and just apologize after. Unless you want to keep putting up with this kind of thing, then yes, you should break up with her.
1144061
A second chance is definitely a good thing to give and get. “People do make mistakes and I think they should be punished. But they should be forgiven and given the opportunity for a second chance. ... But they should be forgiven and given the opportunity for a second chance.
1298904
I realize I hurt your feelings, and I'm sorry,” acknowledges that you know what it was you said that hurt the other person, and you take responsibility for it. Don't make assumptions and don't try to shift the blame. Make it clear that you regret your actions and that you are sincerely sorry.
777081
The act of texting/talking your ex is not cheating provided you inform your current SO, and, that you don't have hidden or underlying reasons behind you doing so. The quick answer is 'NO,' but it is a stupid think to do. If you want to talk to someone, find someone else, just about anyone else.
399501
['Erase the imprints of betrayal. ... ', 'Forgive. ... ', 'Throw betrayal away. ... ', 'Start faith slow. ... ', 'Find others who have faith. ... ', 'Regain faith in yourself. ... ', "Detach from people you don't trust. ... ", "Don't betray."]
401175
If there's no way you can accept her past and move on, you probably should dump her. She'll probably be able to find someone else who can accept her for her past without wanting to dump her because of it. But as pasts go, that doesn't sound very wild to me.