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How to forgive someone who cheated on you?

Profile: orangepekoe93
orangepekoe93 on Apr 20, 2017
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Choosing when and how to forgive someone for cheating in a relationship is very individual. Some people choose to understand what led to cheating and forgive their partner, whether or not they choose to stay in the relationship and continue working on things. Others have decided that cheating is a line that cannot be crossed and those feelings are completely valid. Forgiveness can be very empowering but it is a journey that takes time and dedication. It is also important to realize you can forgive someone and still choose not to keep them in your life.
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Profile: VoidlessHunt
VoidlessHunt on May 18, 2017
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It takes time to forgive someone, but forgiveness helps people move on. Forgiveness will help improve your life, as you will forget the anger you had towards it. Attempt to forgive the action, but you are not required to forgive the person. That is your decision. It is a terrible action by them, but you shouldn't have to feel terrible due to their actions.
Profile: AnoukNicole
AnoukNicole on May 19, 2017
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It is very hard to forgive someone who cheated on you. However, I managed to do it. It took me a lot of time, but I realized that I was not the problem. The person that cheated on me had needs that were not able to be fulfilled while in a relationship. I also realized that he missed out on a great relationship and a great partner by cheating on me. At some point I felt bad for him that it wasn't going to work out for him in any relationship soon. I valued myself and after a two months I was able to think.. well I am happy it didn't work out, I deserve someone who is as dedicated as I am. That was the moment I was able to forgive him. I didn't do anything wrong by being passionate and commited. The only one who was to blame himself, was the person who cheated on me.
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Anonymous on Jun 10, 2017
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When someone cheats, it is often extremely difficult to forgive that kind of hurt. I think that the most important step in forgiving someone who has cheated is to remember that you are forgiving them for yourself, not necessarily for them. Forgiveness is important, it helps you heal and move on from the pain of what happened. It is difficult, but in the end, it is worth it. It will help you heal and move on.
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Anonymous on Jun 23, 2017
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It is just mind game that we cannot forget someone. First of all, the person who cheats on us is definitely the closest one and whom we love. How can we not forgive someone we love with all our heart and life? Secondly, by not forgiving anyone what can we do? Nothing, the cheater has moved on, he has no concern what you're going through. Then why waste time on someone like this? Why not worry about someone who cares about us? So, forgiving is the last option we have for the peace in our mind and life. #peace
Profile: Bosque
Bosque on Jun 23, 2017
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It's a hard way but can be possible. Both have to be committed to save their relationship, and the cheater needs to show that truly regrets what happened, and make the changes needed to get back the trust of his partner.
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Anonymous on Jun 26, 2017
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Forgiving someone who cheated is not an easy thing to do, but it is possible. First you need to have a long and serious conversation with your partner to determine exactly what happened and why; this will help you to decide if this relationship is something you would like to attempt to continue. The next step is to understand that emotions are natural and normal and that for you to move past what has happened you need to allow yourself to experience the full range of feelings that will come, and your partner will need to be supportive and understanding throughout the process. When you become angry and lash out, try not to be hard on yourself for it, but instead sit down with your partner and explain to them exactly what you were feeling, why, and apologize for any hurtful things you may have said. Communication and patience is the key for every relationship.
Profile: BlueButterfly4
BlueButterfly4 on Jul 5, 2017
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Forgiving someone takes a lot of inner courage and bravery. Nonetheless, forgiving someone for cheating will actually benefit the faithful person more than the cheater. The anger we feel after infidelity is like a poison that lives in us. Forgiveness is the antidote and the only way to move on. You should try to forgive someone for cheating, but only once you understand what forgiveness means and how you can achieve it. The first step in the process of forgiveness involves expressing your anger and having it acknowledged. After your feelings have been acknowledged, it is time to make sense of what happened. Now is the time to ask questions and hear your partner’s side of the story. Explanations can and should be offered, but only when you are ready to hear them. No one is perfect. Caring, loving people do very hurtful things. The more you can view what happened as an isolated incident, the easier it will be for you to forgive. Best of luck!
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Anonymous on Jul 9, 2017
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To forgive someone you have to find out how to let this go. If you really do want to forgive this, then you'll be able to. It'll probably be hard to forget and you probably won't even forget it. Just think about all the great memories you've had with this person and ask yourself if it's worth forgiving this and moving on and fixing the relationship.
Profile: jerzee224
jerzee224 on Jul 16, 2017
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To forgive is to let go of the anger that consumes you but you can never forget and forgiving doesn't mean that the act is ok or that you should be with that person.
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