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Should I tell my boyfriend that I cheated?

Profile: LaughtItOut
LaughtItOut on Dec 30, 2016
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This is a difficult question, some would immediately say yes, others no, I think it depends on your situation. If you feel that not telling your partner is going to cause issues, that you won't be able to resolve, then maybe the answer is yes. For some people, the only way to forgive themselves and have a clear conscious is to tell their partner the truth, apologise and hope they can be forgiven. However, if this was a one of action, that you don't intend to repeat and feel remorse for but feel you can forgive yourself for - as long as there is no other way of your partner finding out - perhaps it will only cause unnecessary hurt. The answer is really down to how you feel and what you think is best for your relationship.
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Profile: Nicu94
Nicu94 on Nov 5, 2015
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You should do it,be fair atleast now let him know what you did and why . Be true to him tell him the reason you did it and everything you have to say. I don't think is fair what you did. I got cheat i forgave and I regret i did it but this is my case :). He may understand you ,he may leave in both cases he deserves to know the truth .
Profile: Butterfly121
Butterfly121 on Nov 3, 2016
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Revealing something like that to a partner is entirely your choice. If you feel it is the right thing to do and will help you to feel better then do so. It is a very personal and intricate decision and varies from case to case.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Feb 18, 2018
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Sometimes a lie is better than the truth. If you love him, and realized you made a mistake, that will not happen again, you should keep it to yourself. But if you feel the urge to do it again, tell him, he deserves respect as well afterall
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 8, 2016
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Honesty is the main foundation for any good relationship. If you will lie to him then you can't truly care about him and he deserves to know at the very least so he can decide the consequences of your actions. You need to accept you have done something terrible to him and as a person when telling him but you must tell him.
Profile: AutumnLeigh
AutumnLeigh on Dec 16, 2016
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Ask yourself a few questions before you decide. If your boyfriend cheated on you, would you want to know? If the relationship could result in long-term or life-term, could you live with that secret? And most importantly, can you forgive yourself and not make that mistake again? Be honest with yourself and the answer will come to you. But should you decide to tell him, be aware of all the possible repercussions of your confession and know that you can live with anything he decides. Good luck!
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 11, 2016
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Yes, as much as you don't want to hurt him its best to be straight forward with him. I'm sure it'll be best for you to tell him first before someone else does.
Profile: MissyRaniah
MissyRaniah on May 21, 2015
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I have to think about whether I had done right or wrong. At some reason I must regret having an cheated with him, and the other reason I should know if I'm doing the right thing. If I do not get along with my boyfriend, I have to come clean to him and apologized. Though I know it also hurts him. But I have to give him time to accept all of this. And hope he will be fine, so do I.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 17, 2015
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Ofcourse Yes. Trust is so important in a relationship.If you hide it that guilt will stay as long as you are
Profile: JD821
JD821 on Sep 15, 2016
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Yes, as much as it hurts, you need to. Truth and honesty strengthens relationships, forgiveness is tough but earned. If you don't tell him, and he finds out, then it's over. If you tell him and you beg for his forgiveness, and want to prove yourself, then he should give you a chance at least.
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