Skip to main content Skip to bottom nav

I'm dating someone who has cheated in the past. What should I do?

Profile: Mandolin22
Mandolin22 on Jul 11, 2019
...read more
Take things slow! Take the time to build trust within each other. You may or may not know the details that lead your partner to cheat, but a trusting foundation is key if you care about your partner and hope to build a faithful life together. Secondly, keep the pathways of communication open. Be sure to continuously communicate how you are feeling in your relationship and also actively listen to your partner. Lastly, I think it’s important to keep things light and fun in the beginning of your relationship. Go on fun dates and adventures so you can really get to know each other.
Struggling with Breakups?
Find relief with 7 Cups online therapy.
Profile: Hanaa00
Hanaa00 on Jul 11, 2019
...read more
It can sometimes be very difficult to trust people, especially if they have shown in the past that they cannot be trusted. I personally always like to give people benefit of the doubt. I will trust them, but once there is a proof that the trust has been broken, they can hardly regain it ever again. I feel like I would apply the same logic to evaluate whether a cheater could be trusted or not. Despite you haven’t been cheated on by that person in the past, someone else has. And that someone probably wouldn’t be able to forgive him, for such behavior might repeat in the future.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 12, 2019
...read more
Personally I don't like to hold someone's past against them I give them a chance at showing me who they are. If this person cheats on you while you are together I think that is a different story. I think you should just be clear that you don't tolerate cheaters or make clear your views on cheaters. As for your question what should you do about the person who has cheated in the past, I think you should give them a chance even if i t may be hard to have that trust in the person, they have not wronged you yet.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Sep 20, 2019
...read more
Focus on yourself what you did right not what you did wrong and grow. Date yourself for a while that’s right date yourself it’s not a sexual thing that’s a what is best for you thing . If you feel something you’ve done that caused you to be cheated on and focus on that see if it really was it was acknowledge it and grow it wasn’t acknowledge that it was wrong and that that’s not something you would do to someone else and feel sorry for the person who did it to you do not focus on it but it will bring you down I just got sadness madness and frustration
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 18, 2019
...read more
I believe that you should communicate with your now partner. Communicate about the fears and worries you might have so that they can understand how you feel and so they can confirm to you that it won't happen to you. Communication is a key part to a relationship.if both you and your partner know exactly what to expect from each other then that eliminates alot of anxiety about the unknowns. The reason you are worried it might happen to you is probably based off the fact that there hasent been much talk about the subject. Once you guys talk about it you should feel alot better.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 23, 2020
...read more
Whatever you feel is best. If you are questioning "should I still be with them" be honest with yourself you should not have to question your relationship if you do truly trust them. Also, if you would like to still work things out, both of you need to have a better communication with each other to make sure this doesn't happen again. I'm not sure of the details but still do you think you should continue this? Like I said I'm not sure of the details but whatever happened both of you have to be open and honest enough to work on this relationship and make sure this doesn't happen again.
Profile: Aleron
Aleron on Feb 1, 2020
...read more
Trust is a difficult thing to regain when violated. While sometimes, we may feel as though we can never connect to the offender again, other times we may feel as though we still can't leave for some reason. I would say the reason for the potential differences in reaction is due to values: either you value the trust more than what the offender can do for you, or you value the offender's attributes enough to try and make things work anyways. It is difficult to answer this questions directly because everyone has different values. I believe the first thing to do in this situation is to define your values and find out whether or not the relationship is still worth it to you.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Feb 21, 2020
...read more
If you believe that people can change then take the precautions that you believe will result in the best outcome. People do make mistakes and change for the better as long as they regret and are sincerely sorry for what they have done. Just don't let your guard down into you find a stable boundary where you feel like there is a trust factor. Until then, if you like your significant other then you should give the benefit of the doubt and give a second chance. If you feel like there is any suspicious activity, you have the right to get to the bottom of what's going on. It is a risk at your own sake but, if it works out in your favor, it is rewarding
Profile: ambeebambi
ambeebambi on Mar 7, 2020
...read more
i cant give advice but whatever it is be honest. never lie and dont stay where your not happy because it will only end up hurting in the very end and thats not what we want. i have experienced stuff like this in the past and i understand how very hard it can be and just know that talking about stuff can very much help and im always always here on board to listen and your problems will always be valid in my book, i hope you have a wonderful day and if there is anything else i can help with you can always let me know!
Profile: courageousHand55
courageousHand55 on Apr 5, 2020
...read more
Gently ask him why he cheated in the first place. Once you know the reason, it'll be easier to anticipate whether he's going to do the same thing with you or not. But people keep changing, you know. Just because he cheated in the past, doesn't mean that he's going to repeat it. Just give him a chance, because everyone deserves that. But if you feel like you can't do so, it's still okay! If you do feel like giving him a chance, though, always remember that nothing works better than direct communication. Let him know of your fears and your insecurity about his past, but do so gently. Make sure you both know where you're standing at any stage of your relationship.
Have a helpful insight? Don’t keep it to yourself.
Sharing helps others and its therapeutic for you.
0/150 Minimum Characters
0/75 Minimum Words