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

Profile: delicateZebra
delicateZebra on Jun 30, 2018
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Trust them until they prove you wrong. Everyone makes mistakes but also everyone deserves a chance, You never know unless you try, this person may be your one and they may never stray from you, Have you spoken to them about why they cheated on the last person?
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Profile: thecountgustaf
thecountgustaf on Jul 21, 2018
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People change, really drastically. The circumstances at the time really matter too. Try and find out why it happened earlier and then, if you feel it even slightly justified, understand it and however hard it may be, try and not think about it so much
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 25, 2018
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Everyone deserves a second chance but of course you have to be really carefull. Talk about your worries, I'm sure he will understand and make you feel more comfortable about your relationship.
Profile: helpfulShell17
helpfulShell17 on Aug 16, 2018
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Relationships are very personal. The answers are not usually as straight-forward as we would like them to be. Everybody is different and every relationship is different. Ultimately it’s up to you. A healthy relationship needs trust, respect, and communication. If the relationship is healthy and can be repaired, and you still want to repair it. You should give it a go, although, beware of an unhealthy, codependent, toxic relationship. You should be appreciated and act as partners in the pairing.
Profile: IamTina
IamTina on Nov 23, 2018
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Continue to be happy, never forgot what happened but don’t have a wall up. “In the past”, stays there and shouldn’t not come up in future from you. But you do not have to forget it just try your best not to dwell on it. Most of all love yourself! Know your worth everything to so many in this life and if you start to see and feel your self not being able to trust your partner then take time to think of you want to continue feeling this way towards your relationship and the other person. That feeling is not fair to anyone involved and most important it stops the healthy wellness within yourself. You and your feelings are valid and important.
Profile: Yulianaxxp
Yulianaxxp on May 4, 2019
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It's normal you're thinking about it. But the past is a thing of the past, and things change every day. If your partner ever cheated on his/her old partner, that doesn't mean it will happen to you too. If your partner really loves you, you don't have to worry. Trust is one of the most important things in a relationship. Ask your parner if he/she really loves you and how much. Be nice to eat other, love each other cleanly and your relationship will not need anything else. But if your partner doesn't love you cleanly, run away because you have to be loved as someone very special!
Profile: CherryBlossom360
CherryBlossom360 on Jun 13, 2019
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Many women are hesitant to date someone who has cheated on in the past because they are scared that the same thing will happen to them. Let me tell you that this is not always the case. Yes, there are some people who are just flat-out cheaters, but for the most part it's nothing more then a mistake. Who's to say that the person your with will make the same "mistake". Nobody is perfect so don't base this decision on what he/she did in the past. Give them the benefit of the doubt and the same chance that everyone deserves.
Profile: GothChains
GothChains on Jun 7, 2020
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It sure is a though one to think over. Firstly there should be more information on the matter, has that person cheated on you or on someone else. Particular traits like cheating can be permanent/ingrained in a person's character. Secondly you need to sit down talk to the person, cheating can be not only harmful to other people but as well to the person that does it. Recognize if you need that person to go to a professional in case that trait is something that sabotages their lives and the cause of why. But finally, remember that it's not your fault in any of this, nobody deserves this treatment when they give loyalty, you need to respect yourself in this situation. And I might add you can't fix a person that doesn't want to change, you did enough by only being there and loving that person, sometimes it's better to move on.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 31, 2020
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Honestly, talking with them about that may be helpful. Because some times (hopefully), the partner feels regretful of their actions and wants to try not to do that again. When you talk to this person about that, try to hear their side of the story. You do not have to agree with what they did, in fact it's okay to tell them that if you feel strongly. Let them share, and give them an opportunity to assure you that this event is in the past. After that talk, do your best to trust their words, especially because they may not have done anything to break it. Until that happens, be assured this past is in the past.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 27, 2020
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I can see that it makes you feel uneasy that your partner has cheated in the past. No one is perfect, and we all inevitably make mistakes as we go through life. What is important is that we learn from our mistakes and grow from them. Did this person explain why they cheated? What did he learn from that situation and how has it changed him? Do you think you would be able to trust him, despite his past? It is important that we are able to trust our partner in a relationship. WIthout it, the relationship may deteriorate and become toxic.
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