Can a person really forgive someone who has cheated on them?

Question

Would you ever get over it, or would it stay on your mind always? Do you know anyone who has gotten over this type of thing and how?

Answer 1

You can forgive...but don't allow yourself to be put in the position again. And, always go with your gut, sometimes your heart isn't strong enough to get out.

Answer 2

With counseling I believe someone could. I think the issue that actually caused the cheating needs to be faced and dealt with completely before healing can begin. I hope that you are not going through this as it must be so painful. I do think that forgiving but not forgetting is possible although I couldn't forgive. I live giving complete loyalty and couldn't be with someone who was unloyal enough to me to cheat on me.

Answer 3

forgiveness? probably and only once..
getting over it? it can be impossible
trust? it will be the cheater's job to build the trust again and it might take a lifetime..

sometimes when i think abt it, if it does happen i feel that i will surprise myself with an unexpected reaction.. i dunow what it is

Answer 4

You can forgive them but it's going to be almost impossible to trust them like you did before and that's going to become an issue.

Answer 5

I would never forgive them. Once a cheat, always a cheat.

Answer 6

My friend has had guys cheat on her & forgave the guys because she believes that everyone deserves a 2nd chance.

Answer 7

it can be done but never forgotten n trust ..ya right, u never really get ova it u just push it in the back of ya mind

Answer 8

No. The trust is gone.

Answer 9

you never quite get over it, trust me

Answer 10

yes