People of GAG, what is the first thing that comes to mind when someone posts a question attempting to seek validation for their cheating?

[worldscolide]

Male or female, what's your first thought?

For me "I have zero sympathy for trash like that, and I respond in that way..

[midnightmoon05]

I generally would ask… hummm can I talk to your spouse about this?
there is always 2 sides to a story.
well… I’m blunt here so most don’t like my answer… which I am glad!!

so many men here get sucked in by these highly manipulated needy women who seek attention/validations.

[worldscolide]

You're not wrong.

The way I see it, there is no justification for it.

[Zack-Bann]

Usually they’re not seeking validation but a form of absolution


They wanna be told they did nothing wrong because they know deep down that they did


My reaction is i find them pathetic and sometimes even disgusting


Cheating is a choice. It’s never a consequence of actions


If you’re in a failed relationship, you end it.


There’s never any point in cheating

[Bitter_Sweet94]

Validation seeking for cheating usually sets off an instant red flag.

It’s less about curiosity and more about justification.

The first thought is that they’re trying to ease their guilt, not honestly understand anything.

[sage2021]

That they're not going to get much approval or sympathy from us.

[Anonymous]

I dont like it.