Should you give a cheater a second chance?

Should you give a cheater a second chance?

If the perpetrator offers heartfelt condolences, proclaims his or her love for you, and wallows in pity when they cheat but then do it again, it is not a good idea to keep giving them second chances. You should not have to put yourself through more hurt and disappointment because of their false promises.

Can a relationship go back to normal after cheating?

Experts say it’s possible for couples to go on to have a happy relationship after infidelity, provided they’re willing to put in the work. “The couple can survive and grow after an affair,” says Coleman. “They have to—otherwise the relationship will never be gratifying.”

How often do people cheat?

Salaky points to research from the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, which found that about 45% of men and 35% of women have admitted to having an emotional affair. That’s a lot more than the 20% of people who admit to having a physical affair.