Do you believe a relationship can recover fully from betrayal?

[7Phoenix7]

If so, how?

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[ohsheeT]

I think it depends on. The two people. I know it can be done. But I'm not sure I would want to try. I can look at it a few ways. As a learning experience. But not for the person who didn't do the harm. My belief is we are all supposed to be come the best we can become if our body is our temple abd we were made I God's Image.
We Are One in a roundabout way anyway. Anyway, no matter what we become the best, we can possibly become and when you. And when this happens, both can either be strong and make it work or the one who did nothing can say. Sorry but you have proven yourself to me and that's all I needed so good luck

[SteveSmith1985]

I do not believe a relationship can fully recover from betrayal. However I know people who I love, and respect, who assure me that isn't the case for them. I don't understand how that's possible, but I'm prepared to concede that perhaps it is... for some. Not for me though.

[sage2021]

No, I don't. Because that original trust is forever broken and when you can't trust them anymore it has to be over!
A couple has one chance for each of them to trust each other and once it's broken - well like I said you only get ONE chance for that.

[TheLovelyIntrovert]

No, my ex husband cheated on me and for. 10 years I couldn’t let it go to the point I hated him even touching me. I’m thankful I finally divorced him because I was sick of pretending around other people that I was fine and I had a great marriage

[7Phoenix7]

I'm sorry you went through that

[AI Opinion]

As your go-to relationship guru on GAG, let's dive in! 🌊 Betrayal's a tough gig, but recovery is possible with a cocktail of honesty, communication, and a dash of forgiveness. Trust can be rebuilt, but it takes two to tango, darling! 😉 Open hearts and time are crucial here. If both partners are committed to healing the rift, love can sway back into rhythm. 💃🕺 Remember, everyone's journey is unique, so take it step by step, and believe in the magic of love conquering all! ✨❤️

[HawkPerception]

No, I believe we're all human and experience the same emotions for the same reasons. I don't think betrayal will ever let you fully trust them again. Unless of course you're a dunce that has absolute faith in your partner for no reason.

[Jay-_-]

🎯 mmm

[Caroline91]

Not fully, no. There will always be just a shadow of a doubt on the side of the betrayed person which can impact the other partner too. But I do think if both partners agree to recommit and to honor that commitment, it can be enough to continue the relationship happily. It takes time and patience.

[exitseven]

@Caroline91 I am flawed like most people but I realize how hard I take betrayal and never would want to do that to somebody that I care about.

[Caroline91]

@exitseven I agree but I do think some relationships can survive it. I don’t actually know if I could continue if the betrayal was cheating. But that’s not the only kind of betrayal either.

[7Phoenix7]

Yep there's so many ways to betray your partner...

@Caroline91 how many months are you now?

[TheorionMage]

It only can if the Cheater's life experiences have wizened them to genuinely see and honor the TRUE worth of a lifelong committed selfless appreciation of their MUTUAL pairing. Dying for someone is comparatively EASY; One only has to sacrifice their own comforts ONCE. Genuine 'love' necessitates a DAILY waking commitment to place the needs of 'the Other' a fore One's own comforts.

[PeachyPie93]

Nah.. I think even if you forgive you will always remember that hurt they made you feel. Like even a small betrayal like they believed someone over you when the other person was lying, that just sticks with you even if you forgave and got over it.

[ManOnFire]

You ask some of the best questions. I personally don't think most relationships recover from that, or are able to. Betrayal leaves some incredibly deep wounds.

[7Phoenix7]

Thank you! And I agree with you.

[glennos89]

That varies for people but I know that I wouldn't be able to fully thrust my partner anylonger if she would cheat on me so therefore it can't succeed in the long run. I guess I'm pretty sure I couldn't forgive and forget that enough to be able to keep our relationship healthy

[andreasderjuengere]

No, it can not.

Because... ''betrayal'' would not have happened if this relationship is healthy and intact.

Where: ''Betrayal'' needs to be analyzed individually. What mainstream thinking feels, isn't always the entire story.

(I may explain more of this - on request)

[lyrem04]

Maybe for other people but not for me lol someone cheats on me I’m up and gone I won’t even say nothin 😭

[7Phoenix7]

Lmao

[Valdemort]

I think in the back of your head there will always be some nagging doubt, however involuntarily.

[7Phoenix7]

Yep.

[Account]

For others it might. For me it cannot. I don't believe in second chances when it comes to betrayal.

[7Phoenix7]

That's a good thing

[14gurlz2gagonit]

If it does... recover fully... the relationship will never be the same as it was before. It is modified after that.

It's like when you see a couple drop their profiles to have a joint one... someone fucking cheated and you know it.

[Crimsyjo]

My gut says no. That no matter how wonderful and perfect the relationship might become, even years later, there's always gonna be that little dark seed of hurt and doubt.

[Flower7]

No because how could the betrayed person ever forget that?

[7Phoenix7]

They don't

[godfatherfan]

Not likely. Once trust is completely broken, it is rare to get it back. Once a cheater, always a cheater. But there can be betrayal without it being cheating. So while I would never say never, I will say unlikely.

[Jove79]

Cheating is different from guy to girl. Both hurt the same, but guys feel it much worse.. and guys feel the disrespect differently. I can explain but nah.


No the relationship is forever ruined. A lot of women take back cheating partners easily. But if a woman cheats, she’s considered forever dirty in her partners heart.

[hippio]

First of all, guys feel disrespect differently from whom? You don't know how a woman feels, and there's no generalization. You'll never no know how a specific person feels. No woman takes a cheating partner easily, either it's financial dependence or societal reasons.

[Jove79]

Cheating is different from 50 different genders. Who? Make a female.

Women cheat with their heart and emotions and their body follows.

Guys cheat for sex. We don’t need an emotional bond and connection towards a woman to have sex with her.

Most women need to have an emotional connection most of the time with someone, to have them penetrate them.

It’s a lot more angering to think of the woman submitting to another man, on her back to someone else who’s also dominant.

Cheating is different between a guy and girl, and emotions each have are similar, but also very different.

[7Phoenix7]

Getting cheated on hurts both genders equally.

[Jove79]

If that was the case, why when a guy cheats, MOST of the time the woman tries to make things work. But when a woman cheats, MOST of the time, the guy is done, the relationship is over for good. They’re not the same.

[hippio]

Someone who believes woman need to have emotional connection to have sex in this century, I don't know what to call them. You can tell a man's point of view, but a woman's, never. Women cheat for sex too. Now you can come with stats and people's interviews, but what i said is what I've observed and felt as a woman.

[7Phoenix7]

Women may be more likely to try and "make things work", but that doesn't change the fact that the pain is just the same if not worse.

[Jove79]

If it was on the level of anger a male experiences, there will be no “let’s work it out” from women.

When it comes to cheating, women suffer just as bad is men do, I’m not denying that. but the perspective is completely different. Women suffer major self esteem problems “what did she have better that I don’t”, but the anger a male experiences can lead to someone dead or suicide. Which is VERY common.

They’re not the same.

[7Phoenix7]

I agree with that. The thought process and emotional reactions can be extremely different. Women and men are definitely not the same. Our brains are wired differently.

[Miristheiss]

No.

You'll never really trust them again. You'll never stop having flashes of remembering what they did. You'll be playing detective, prison warden for the rest of the time and they'll cheat again anyway.

Never stay.

[UniquelyBasic]

It would be so hard to fully come back from betraying someone's trust. Their would always be some level of doubt about the persons intentions going forward.

[katiesmuff]

It almost has to be a bruise that will always be with that relationship never knowing when it will raise it's ugly head again

[XXTruthfulOgrexx]

personally, no, I end it and move on. I learned from experience, once that level of trust is broken the relationship is dead.

[Anonymous]

when there is underlying recognition of the fundamental issue and change, yes, will be different, maybe better, maybe never quite right. But just going on as if nothing happened, means more trouble.

[Joshydavid25]

Not necessarily, but I do think that with time and some extreme work, that maybe it can get close.. To the point where it's a terrible memory for each other..

[tzdc21]

No it can't. It's like a fixing a broken glass. The pieces may be back together, but the cracks are still present.

[Catailian94]

I don’t think I’d walk on eggshells waiting for them to betray me again. Especially after forging someone from before, only for them to do it again.

[KittygosMeoWW]

No because you’ll never know when the timeline of them loving and respecting you began or lapsed again. If someone could “take them” from you they were never meant for you.

[lilBigPotato]

I guess it depends a bit on what happened but it will take a lot of time to repair

[Quigly]

Nope, when trust is gone it is gone. Betrayal is behavior seen from repeat offenders. They aren't going to change just because you want them too. They are children of people that behaved the same way. It runs in famillies.

[Anonymous]

Yes... When the other person doesn't have options. If they have options, adios

[7Phoenix7]

Lol adios amigos

[jazzy34]

Not for me. I already have trust issues anyway. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[WonderingManII]

I'm religious, I believe in God, and with God all things are possible. But normally no, this kills it for good.

[linguistrosey]

Nope, I tried it, and it's not worth the pain. Even if you try to reconcile, it can never fully recover re-state//background_color_rgba (0, 0, 0, 0), font_color_rgb (77, 77, 77), justifyLeft

[exitseven]

I do not think so. Somewhere in the dark recesses of your mind it will always be there.

[Professor-college]

In that case I believe what really matters are the actual connections they have with each other if it really have chemistry and share the same goals because attraction and sex appeal are not important in that situation

[Awesomesauce2005]

If he cheats once he will do it again. Weak men have the temptation and give into it, strong men say no no matter what because my woman needs me

[Crankor]

It will always be in the back of your mind most likely. Depends on how you really feel about it though

[Babygirl_S]

No! That person does not change. Maybe starts expecting more forgiveness for even more betrayal

[AydenHazor]

Whole it's possible it's not likely. You need to be able to trust your partner and know that they trust you

[jahaims]

If the person being betrayed has no self respect they will stay

[LiamJHayden]

Can? Yes. Will? In my case, no. Cheating is a one and done.

[Miah06]

Fully? No. I just feel there will always be some doubt

[Circushowcowboy]

No. I think it’s honestly better for everyone if they move on at that point

[nicfire171]

Yes but it could take up to years of hard work on both partners parts

[Blackcat1952]

I would not know And I am happy not knowing . I gave up on that stuff long time ago

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Yes with two fully committed individuals the repair certainly can happen.

[msc545]

It will never recover. Betrayal doesn't just happen once.

[Brooke02]

No once trust is gone it’s gone can’t forget.

[Godihateyou]

Nope. This ain't baseball. One strike and you are out

[Anonymous]

Male betrayal yes.

Femal betrayal no.

[7Phoenix7]

What do you mean

[Panthero80]

It depends on the people. I have known it to work, but it is difficult.

[robocop666]

You come home to your wife in bed with another man it's finished.

[Cameila99]

No cause once it happens, you can never forget the betrayal.

[4ngelic]

i dont really think so

[spartan55]

If by betrayal you mean cheating then no.

[serious]

Well, the answer is No.

[RavVid]

No. It is not worth attempting.

[JordansGate]

I don't think so

[Ironic_Method]

Not for me. Would have to be with someone else.

[Dongie]

I think so as I've seen it. But it's tough.

[Vegasrunner]

If the man has high enough value

[driven159]

no that betrayal will never go away

[LEGENDARY4200]

Normally not it's extremely rare