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10 Things to Ask Yourself Before You Forgive Your Cheating Partner

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By Daisy ThunderstrikePublished 2 years ago 4 min read
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10 Things to Ask Yourself Before You Forgive Your Cheating Partner
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Cheating is a very delicate subject. There are a lot of women around the world who have experienced cheating and infidelity in relationships.

Men have been lying and cheating on their partners since time immemorial. It is not a new phenomenon for men to get involved in other love affairs, while they should be devoted to one person.

However, this does not mean that it is not painful for women who are betrayed and lied to.

It will always be unpleasant when you find out that the man you are in love with has just cheated on you.

It's always a different kind of pain when you absorb the shock and betrayal, after learning that you have been deceived. You know you don't deserve it and your partner made a big mistake. However, you have a moment of wandering and you don't know what to do next.

There is this very big dilemma that a lot of women face whenever they are cheated on by the men they love. I know he deserves more and he shouldn't accept.

However, I also know that it would be a great loss for them if they gave up on that man. You may even be in this situation now and be confused. The choice is yours alone, but if you are thinking of forgiving him, you might want to consider a few things.

Has he cheated in the past?

If he has a long and rich history of betrayal in his former relationships, then you should certainly not forgive him. Because an old saying goes, "If you do it once, do it a second time." He's less likely to change his old habits just because he hurt you.

Do you regret that he cheated on you?

You have to analyze his behavior well, now that everything has come to light and he can no longer lie. If you see that he is apologizing for this, then it is worth forgiving. If he acts as if there is something wrong with what he did, then it is a red signal, you should continue your life without him.

How was your relationship with the other woman?

You need to find out what kind of connection he had with the other woman and how serious it was. For example, being on an emotional affair with someone else would make a lot more sense than having sex with someone after a drunk at the club.

How would he react if you cheated on him?

Think carefully about how and how the situation would have changed if you had been the one who cheated on him. What would he do right now? This can help you decide the future of your relationship and whether it is worth continuing.

Do you have the time and patience to deal with the situation?

You just have to be more discriminating with the help you render toward other people. You have to decide if it is worth all the effort, suffering, and deep emotions you will go through if you decide to stay with him, even after you have learned the cruel truth.

Do you think you can forgive him?

You have to think hard about whether you will be able to forgive him in the future or not. It can be hard to find the strength and strength to build trust in your partner again. If you answer this question, you will find out whether or not it is okay to continue with him.

Do you think that you can trust him again?

Trust, once lost, will never be the same again. However, you have to decide if you have a chance to save her and if you can believe him the next time he tells you that he is leaving with several friends in the city or not going the other way.

How confident are you?

When the man you love has betrayed you, it is likely to be very damaging to your self-esteem. This could be a huge blow to your ego and pride. You have to decide if you can still be self-confident if you decide to forgive him.

Did he work hard to fix things between you?

If you are thinking about forgiving him, then it will always be a good sign if he does everything he can to fix what has broken in your relationship. If he does not act in this way, it is a sign that he does not care about you and does not appreciate what you have.

Does he deserve it?

Just ask yourself: Is it worth it? Sometimes a man can make a mistake, it's true. And sometimes, maybe it's worth forgiving. However, there are men who, because of their behavior, do not even deserve to think about him but to deal with dramas in this regard.

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