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15 Things You Didn’t Know About Cheating

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By Daisy ThunderstrikePublished 2 years ago 4 min read
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15 Things You Didn’t Know About Cheating
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Cheating is one of the things that no one wants in a relationship. This action destroys all the trust that the two partners have in each other, and in most cases leads to separation.

In terms of pain, nothing compares to how we feel after a breakup. Being with someone who cheated on you teaches you that moving on is the best option.

But cheating is much more complex than you think, and it's not just about that "bad decision" you made. Are you curious about the things you didn't know about cheating? Find out from the gallery above!

It doesn't happen "overnight"

Cheating is not something that just happens overnight. The choice to cheat can be made over several days, months, or even years. It can be extremely difficult for a person to make this decision and it can lead to internal struggles, although from the outside it seems to be okay.

You will never know the whole story

You can find messages on his phone and then acknowledge what he did. However, you will never know in detail how this happened. The deceived will always be shrouded in mystery.

The person who cheats on you knows that he is betraying you

The person who cheated or cheated knows from the beginning that he is betraying you. The truth is, he doesn't care about that, and that's why he continues. Although it is sad and painful, you must never forget this.

It's always a choice

Your partner chooses to cheat on you and you shouldn't think it's just the person who cheated on you. Your boyfriend needs to be loyal to you, not the person he's cheating on you with. You don't have to believe that your partner was forced to cheat on you.

Those who cheat do not want to talk about what they did

Your partner may tell you that he regrets this and may ask you to forgive him. However, you don't have to just go through such an episode. Most of the time, he just wants to make you stop talking about his deed.

There are always signs

The signs will not simply disappear. If he hides his phone or works late every day, you should ask yourself a few questions. Consider these signs until it's too late!

It does not mean that it will never happen again

Your loved one may tell you that he will not make this mistake again, but you have no way of knowing if he is sincere or not.

If you choose to continue the relationship, rest assured that this care will not give you peace for the rest of your life. It is a painful situation, so make a decision that gives you peace of mind.

You can't trust it like it used to

Trust is not easily regained after you are deceived. If you want to trust that person again, you will need a lot of time. There is a good chance that your partner will not have the patience to regain your trust.

Social media makes cheating much easier

Social media helps you get in touch with many people, but also with many methods of cheating. If you feel that your partner will use these means to deceive you, then it is better to get out of that relationship.

You can't tell if it was the first time

You will never know the truth about what happened. You may hear snippets of a story or a variant, but the truth will never be discovered. He may tell you that this is the first time he has done this in the past.

Revenge will not help you

If you choose to cheat on him, rest assured that you will not feel better after doing so. The truth is, there's a good chance you'll feel worse. Don't waste your time, because you deserve so much more.

Emotional deception is worse than physical deception

The emotionally deceived hurts as much or even worse than the physically deceived. After all, your partner is building an intimate relationship with someone else. This can make you feel horrible and question everything.

There is always a reason

If he tells you he doesn't know why he cheated on you, rest assured it's a big lie. There's always a reason you're wrong. Most of the time, the main reason is that he wanted to do this.

Everyone is cheating

It is not known why, but it is believed that only men cheat. The truth is, women do that too. Cheating can be on both sides and can happen to anyone.

It doesn't mean he's unhappy

Some people cheat even when their relationship is perfect. Choosing to do this does not mean that you did something wrong. You don't have to blame yourself, because it's not your fault.

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