My boyfriend or girlfriend cheated on me, should we break up?
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It must be painful to have someone close betray you. However, no one can make this decision for you.
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
January 16th, 2016 7:49pm
YES. You should not be with someone who cheats on you. You are way better than that. I think you should breakup
Anonymous
January 1st, 2016 7:55am
I would say in this situation, you should break up with that guy. Because, if you will not do this, you can't be happy in your life.
How important is sexual exclusivity to you? Do you have the will to rebuild the trust, which is hard work? Have you talked about why they cheated? Do they still have feelings for you? All of that are factors that can change the decision. In the end only the both of you can decide.
Anonymous
January 14th, 2016 12:49pm
what you think are they had really cheated you once you should ask your self then take decision its all up to you its all in your mind
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.
Anonymous
January 13th, 2016 7:14pm
Maybe you should talk to your partner and ask him or her why he she did it and later think about your happiness
Depends on how you both feel. Talk about the situation and figure out what is best. Once you come to an agreement follow it.
Decisions such as a break up is hard to make and I am sorry that this has happened to you. I don't think anyone would like to be cheated on or have their heart broken. Talking things through with another persona can really open the door to the answers that we are looking for
Anonymous
January 7th, 2016 4:24pm
Well i think breaking up is not the solution. Until you know that he is acutally really sorry for what he/she did. If they are asking for a second chance and really loves you. Then you should give it to them
Anonymous
January 3rd, 2016 6:57am
Yes. You deserve better than that, especially is you have given him/her more than one chance. Once a cheater, always a cheater.
Not necessarly. maybe you can both sit down and talk about what happen to see if there is anyway of forgiving each other to move your relationship futher
Yes you should. A cheating partner will always cheat no matter how many chances you give them. Only 1/15 second chances work out
ask your self what you want, talk each other about the reason why he\she cheated on you. take your time , forgivness is always the hardest part
Anonymous
January 6th, 2016 2:46am
You should talk it first. But if he or she cheated again, then make a move. Its stupidity if you consider it again
Anonymous
January 6th, 2016 3:56am
My answer is yes, because they might take it to advantage that you didn't break up with them the first time you cheated, so they might cheat again; knowing you're not going to break up.
The best thing to do is talk through the situation and decide on whether you can trust that person enough to go forward. Always do what makes you happy, do not follow through with something if you are unhappy or unsure.
Anonymous
January 6th, 2016 12:56pm
First, you should have an honest conversation. Forgive, but don't forget.
You deserve so much better.
In this type of situation it is completely up to you. Once your significant other cheats it's really hard for them to earn your trust back. But, if you want to be with this person and you are willing to work through it with them then, do just that. Good luck! :)
If you feel that you two can't recover from it, then the relationship should end. If you're willing to work it out with your partner and try trusting them again, you should do what's best for you and take baby steps
Anonymous
January 8th, 2016 8:00pm
Depends on your situation. If you are willing to work with them and still love them, there is no reason to break up, but maybe a break is needed.
There is no general rule, because it depends on so many things. Every situation is unique, every relationship is unique, every love is unique. So There is no should. It is a betrayal of your confidence, yes, but the why's, the how"s, and everything else matters immensely. So talk about it, and think about it sincerely within yourself, and whatever decision you end up with is okay. Forgiveness is not weakness, and breaking up is not coldness or hard-heartedness. Just make sure the decision is comming from within you, and that you"ve taken the time to listen to your partner. Be kind. Be empathetic. And Love and value yourself.
Anonymous
January 9th, 2016 10:58am
I think you need to double check, maybe triple check, that that's what exactly happened. After that, talk it through and decide what is best for you
a relationship is a bond or a link made with trust once its broken you have lost the relationship theirs no meaning of braking up after that
I believe you should. Absolutely no one is worth being disrespected and deserves to feel that way. There is always someone who will treat you better!
This always depends on the type of your relationship and your personal feelings. I think there is no defnitly answer to this question. But you should defnitly speak with your partner about the incident.
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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
That all depends on how you feel about the situation.
Honesty and trust are one of the most important things to have in a relationship - along with communication. If you have a feeling that he / she can't be trusted or honest with you, then that will probably hurt you even more in the end.
Sometimes cheating can be worked out - everyone makes mistakes. But if it's brought up later on in a fight or a repeat action, it could become unhealthy.
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