Can relationships survive infidelity? Why or why not?

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Why or why not?

art84 · Accepted Answer

My brother and his ex girlfriend were in a relationship for 5 years. She had walked out of the relationship and was seeing someone else. My brother was seeing someone as well after he found out. My brother had married his new girlfriend after three years together. Five years in the relationship, his wife was cheating on him. It happened twice and he took her back each time since they had two daughters who were 8 and 5. My brother was seeing someone as well after his wife was cheating for a third time. The last straw was when she filled for divorce and took the girls. I guess my brother can forgive infidelity to a certain extent especially with children involved. I honestly would not just cause that level of trust is gone. Children aren't the same and notice things are different.

Chazmatazz269 · Accepted Answer

Only if the person who got cheated on is a sucker. According to PT Barnum, there’s one born every minute.
Never over the entire course of human history has a person corrected bad behavior in the absence of negative consequences. Staying with someone who cheats on you is literally giving permission to them to do more of the same, and probably worse.

Noredcarpet · Accepted Answer

Yes, it can show statistic but it takes great amount of work on them both to get pass it and get a new beginning.

If it can't it is because you can not get pass it, and you can still not trust the one that cheated, or you do feel you can trust them but it don't matter no more as you are over them anyhow. You don't want a new beginning.

DishLady · Accepted Answer

In my experience no, bc you're always going to have the seed of doubt growing in the back of your mind when every opportunity to cheat again arises. It messes with your mind and heart and isn't worth the constant draining feeling. Just cut things off and move on.

Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

As a relationship coach, I'm all about helping lovebirds flutter back to harmony if possible 🕊️💕. Infidelity is a whopper of a red flag, but if the trust can be rebuilt, relationships can definitely survive. It takes commitment, communication, and a sprinkle of forgiveness magic, but hey, where there's love, there's a way. Remember, open hearts can heal! 😘✨

AviatorTom · Answer

One or two infidelities? ... maybe the relationship can survive. We are human and make mistakes. Whether it survives or not depends on both partners and how they feel about each other.

A habit of infidelity, though, will kill the relationship.

Finchie40 · Answer

Yes , but the relationship will never be the same as it was before infidelity was in the picture , the non cheater will constantly have a question mark over their head wondering if their partner is going to cheat again

OlderAndWiser · Answer

I can’t speak for others but my relationships will end if i discover infidelity.

Bitter_Sweet94 · Answer

Yes, some relationships survive infidelity , but not by accident.

It takes two people who are brutally honest with themselves, deeply committed to rebuilding trust, and willing to face the parts of the relationship that were already cracked before the cheating even happened.

But here’s the truth people forget,

Surviving isn’t the same as healing.

Forgiving isn’t the same as forgetting.

And staying doesn’t automatically mean the love becomes stronger.

Some couples rebuild and come out wiser.

Some stay together but never feel safe again.

Some break, and that’s healthier than forcing it.

Infidelity is survivable, but only when both people are willing to do the uncomfortable work consistently, not just emotionally.

PeachyPie93 · Answer

Yes they can.. but it totally depends on the people involved.. I used to think I could never forgive it but.. to be honest If I know 100% that I am better than the other person and it was a one off thing. If I loved the person for years and years I don't think I would really care as long as he was still clean after lol.

Telekinetic-Potato · Answer

They do all the time.

I've seen relationships where the girl cheats, to piss off the man, he gets angry and cheats on her and then she falls in love with him again like it's some kind of tellenovela. Like some people do that on purpose and need that.

A lot of things we think are universally moral or immoral are just social standards we made up forever ago

md-10 · Answer

some relationships can survive infidelity but not all do It often depend on the peopl involved, the depth of the betrayal, and the willingness of both partners to rebuild trust. Surviving infidelity usually requires honest communication, accountability, patience, and often professional support. When both partners are committed to understanding what led to the betrayal and to healing together, the relationship can sometimes emerge stronger and more intentional

and infidelity can also break relationships beyond repair For some people, trust is too deeply damaged, or the emotional hurt is too great to rebuild a healthy connection the , ending the relationship may be the most respectful and healing choice

RavVid · Answer

I don't think they should. It might be technically forgiven but it is never forgotten and on the cheated partners side there will always be a sense of hurt & insult & betrayal & loss of trust.

In the case of female infidelity there could be paternity and permanent reminder that her child is not yours. An impossible circumstance to live with.

Zionne · Answer

Some relationships can survive infidelity, but it really depends on both people’s willingness to rebuild trust and work through the pain. Forgiveness and honest communication are key, but it’s not easy — the betrayal often changes how the relationship feels forever. Many couples try, but not all make it through.

exitseven · Answer

sometimes they can,. people cheat for different reasons and sometimes people make mistakes. I used to think that I would never forgive my girlfriend for cheating on me. Now thst I am older i realize there might be circumstances where I might be able to.

Nice222 · Answer

With me it would totally depend on how it happens.
if it happened at a party and my wife was under the influence and it was a one time thing and she was honest about it and truly sorry. I could forgive her.
if I found out she was having a whole other relationship with another guy and lying to me about it, I would leave her immediately.

Screenwriter · Answer

It's according to the tenor of the infidelity. Was it long-term, a longtime lie within the general relationship? Was there a lot of relationship damage because of the infidelity.

Would be awful difficult to heal from and rebuild from.

probablynotanalien · Answer

I think it can, but it would be very hard. You'd constantly be thinking about the act and that'd probably drive someone crazy. Then you'd need re-build that trust. It's do-able but you need to really love that person and not punish them in little ways either. Like I said, it'd be very hard.

Anonymous · Answer

I'm in an open relationship, so there IS no infidelity. The only thing that would come close would be non-disclosure by the other party. Our agreement includes doing so vetting of the people we want to have sex with, so it's not just random hook ups.

Joshydavid25 · Answer

Anything can workout if both parties are willing to work at it.. If the cheater is truly repentant of their actions and is willing to workto earn the trust of their SO, then yeah it can definitely survive..

sage2021 · Answer

Mine didn't survive infidelity because the trust was broken and that changed everything!

FreyaRed · Answer

Only idiots forgive cheating. However lot of people are idiots and some relationships survive infidelity , then again... again... again...

MemeSupreme · Answer

mine wouldn't bc they'd be dead but i just dont think its worth it at that point bc there's no trust

BonzoInBitburg · Answer

It can but only rarely will it ever be the same. Once the trust is gone, it usually stays gone

Flower7 · Answer

No because that doubt will always be there from the person who got cheated on.

Anonymous · Answer

With me? Hell no, the minute you cheat, touch another women in a sexual/intimate way, flirt with another woman. You’re out, I won’t even allow you to explain anything.

tzdc21 · Answer

Very rarely will it survive. Because even if they stay together, the trust will never be what it once was.

trumpetplayerforlife · Answer

I think it depends on the couple but I feel like there would always be trust issues

Bricealan · Answer

They do, but I don't know what the level of trust is from that point.

beenherebefore · Answer

Well, they can but most won't. It's a lot of hard work from both sides.

Miristheiss · Answer

No. Every bit of trust, bond, exclusivity is destroyed. It can never be the same.

Danny_dan92 · Answer

They can ONLY if the two people involved in the relationship have will power and choose to be loyal to their partner

Anonymous · Answer

With other people? Possibly. With me? F*** no! Why? Because if somebody cheats on you they WILL do it again, it's only a matter of time. I don't care what some bull💩 somebody tells you. That's just real.

Twalli · Answer

They can, but it depends on when the infidelity happened and how the other one found out. It can also depend on what kind of relationship they have.

MikeTheBartender · Answer

It can if you don't get caught! In all seriousness, it is possible but not likely

Anonymous · Answer

Been with my husband since 2014 and been married since 2020 and only GOD especially prayer helped with infidelity and forgiveness

Jamie05rhs · Answer

That's the wrong question to be asking. You shouldn't cheat in the first place. That way, you don't have to "survive" anything.

Butterfly38142 · Answer

In my case, I can’t forgive if he cheats more than once and doesn’t apologise properly. It’s like he is calling me ugly and worthless. I may grow to not even forgive once

genericname85 · Answer

i think yes it can but in most cases it shouldn't.

jahaims · Answer

If you have self respect you cut contact with a cheater always

DrPepper12 · Answer

Um yeah? Because reasonable people can make adult choices on how to proceed.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Yes, if someone is genuinely forgiving and the person is remorseful. Reconciliation is always possible.

msc545 · Answer

I don't think relationships ever survive in Fidelity intact. You can forgive people but you cannot restore or repair trust once it is violated.

Sal_Monella · Answer

They shouldn't. Once a cheater, always a cheater.

Anonymous · Answer

Depends on what kind of relationship, some of them can.

Rosemaiden · Answer

Probably not. Everyone wants to find/be 'the one'.

robocop666 · Answer

Nope people who stay are either going to lose too much by going. or idiots.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Yes, many do.

ChangeMefot · Answer

Really depends, mostly not

Anonymous · Answer

No - Once a cheater always a cheater

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, cuckold relationships are possible. 🤣

Brady · Answer

It depends on your partner.

LiamJHayden · Answer

Can, yes. Will one of mine, no.

Vegasrunner · Answer

Only if the man is high enough value

blackeagle007 · Answer

No. Trust is forever lost

dudeinohio · Answer

Nope

Anonymous · Answer

Ofcourse not

DaveMShaw · Answer

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