My boyfriend or girlfriend cheated on me, should we break up?
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Anonymous
March 17th, 2017 7:55am
Maybe you should sort it out first and then give them a chance to change. If it happens again, then maybe you should.
I would ask them if they're happy with you, be mature about it. It hurts when this happens as you give yourself to someone in hopes they will do the same. Be mature, and ask them if they're happy and if not, take the steps to move on, be the bigger person to admit that it will not work. Unless they admit that it's genuinely a mistake and they truly love you, move on. A person who cheats is usually unhappy in some aspect of themselves or the relationship.
I would say yes right off the bat but I won't assume that I know the situation. You know what went on. Was this person emotionally, mentally, and physically available to you when you needed him/her? Did this person make you feel safe? Did this person treat you with respect and dignity? If yes, then something really wrong happened in the middle that the two of you must discuss. If it can be worked out, great, but be discerning if it happens again. If no, then this person will probably make excuses which is NOT UP TO YOU to fix. No matter how much potential and goodness we see in people, it's not up to us to fix them when they do wrong. The must loving thing you can do for both of you, is to leave.
It's up to two things imho,
A. Is s/he possibly going to do it again? and why did s/he do it in the first place?
I can think of a mistake, unintentional and not related to this person personality, so it's not likely to happen again, but if it was intentional or the personality itself is not honest, sincere, loyal and devoted, and perhaps going to do it again, so it's a no-no for me.
B. if A checks out (s/he's good, but made an honest mistake) so it's up to your forgiveness power and span, if you're able to really let go of that incident and totally forgive it, then it's cool, otherwise, it's not healthy for the relation to hold it as a leverage on your partner, to raise whenever you have a disagreement. If you can't let it go, then the relationship won't be healthy if you decided not to break up.
Good luck
I was broken up with before cheated on. If they cheated, they knowingly hurt you. Try to decide for yourself if you see yourself truly forgiving them and trusting them. It will take a lot of effort and hard work and it will be different. Personally, I would not want to stay with someone who knowingly hurt me.
While cheating is the ultimate act of betrayal, sometimes mistakes happen and relationships can be repaired after cheating occurs. Take a look at all aspects of your relationship and decide whether or not it's worth fixing to you.
Anonymous
May 19th, 2017 7:35pm
You should first sit together and talk about it. Was this a situation that unintentionally happened or the other? If you are both able and willing to talk about it with each other then you may come to a reasonable agreement. Whether that'd be going on your separate ways or continue with your relationship. Seeking professional help is also advisable.
Anonymous
June 6th, 2017 3:48pm
Trust is a huge thing with relationships and if that person even managed to entertain the prospect of going for someone else while they are with you, then that tells so much of the status of your relationship. It's toxic. So yes, break up with them. It's not like break ups are the end of the line. You can take this moment to recover and also maybe you can rediscover and rekindle the relationship.
Anonymous
June 7th, 2017 8:26pm
That's not good. This can be a hard situation for you to be in after this, due to an understandable lack of trust on your side. This is entirely up to you, as you know yourself best. Do you care about him, still? Does he care about you? Is it worth staying in a relationship like that? Is there anything else you worry about to do with them? It's hard to know for certain, but in time you will either forgive them or break up with them. Good luck!
Anonymous
June 29th, 2017 1:13pm
First, it'd be best if you's sat down and spoke about this, adult to adult. Be openly honest about it and hopefully be able come to a civil conclusion.
Anonymous
July 2nd, 2017 3:38am
Being cheated on always questions the trust that you thought was built between you and your significant other.. And it'll linger in your mind whether they'll do it again. Speaking to your partner about the trust that was broken and how it can be mended back can help in your decision.
Anonymous
July 6th, 2017 6:48pm
You should give him-her the chance to talk. After, you decide if you can live with that... You can afront this, good luck and keep strong.
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That’s a personal decision only you can know the answer to. There is no right answer here, and what we each experience in our lives will lead us to different outcomes. It’s easy enough to say “YES, of course!!!†But depending on your circumstances that answer may not be what’s best for you. Look at the facts. Look at your partner. Decide what to do from here. This is not an easy process, nor is it something that comes without faults. There will be work to do on both sides, and rebuilding trust as well as self esteem will be the forefront of the situation. If staying together, working through this challenge is what works best for you and your personal circumstance, then be patient. Be kind, be forgiving, and be honest. If this is the choice you make, give each other the best shot at success as possible. If you choose to leave, then care for yourself. Heal yourself and take the time to learn to love who you are and what you encompass as an individual with a new experience to grow from
People breakup for many valid reasons. If you're asking whether you should leave your cheating partner-- then that is something only you can decide. Cheating can be extremely detrimental to the relationship and the other person. You have to ask yourself "How much am I willing to put up with? What am I willing to tolerate?" In relationships, at one time or another we may all be guilty of doing something or saying something we regret. While we are all imperfect beings, cheating is one of those things that shouldn't take place. But speaking from personal experience, it's one of those things we have to dig deep down and answer the questions we may or may not fully know. Are there any underlying issues to where the cheating partner that there was no way out? Perhaps some people just cheat to cheat with no regard for the other's feelings. In that case, it's selfish. Perhaps the cheating partner felt their emotional, sexual/physical, etc needs were not being met and they sought that in someone else. While it is still wrong, who knows. Communication is very important in relationships and I do believe cheating is one of those things that couples can come back from. It's so easy to tell someone "yes, leave that cheater for what they did." But what is this really saying? Did forgiveness just fly straight out the window? Where is the mention? If you are willing to forgive your partner and take them back and stay and work through the problems, them great. If you decide this one time mistake of infidelity is one you can't tolerate, then that's what's best for you. What someone else may be able to forgive may not be true for someone else and that's ok. It's your choice what you do, but please know you deserve to be happy. Aside from the infidelity this time, how was the overall relationship? Was there more good than bad memories? You've got some thinking to do, my friend, but I am wishing you all the best! ♡
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