Does a cheater remain a cheater?

July 24, 2012 9:16am CST
Hello all! I have been cheated on several times by the same person. And I have also cheated on him several times. But that is not the case, I read somewhere that men cheat because they can and women cheat because they are lonely. Well for women, I guess all you have to do is make sure she is not lonely and is given attention whilst men, well, how do we stop them from being able to cheat? Perhaps I am still young and havent met a lot of people , but I have never met a happy couple. My parents are divorced. Most of my family members are either divorced or soon to be. Its like a vicious cycle. And even my friends' parents are divorced due to a third party being involved. It is really scary out there because I do want to believe in love , I want to witness it for myself. Have you ever cheated and did you stop ? If you did, why and if you havent , why ? Is there any hope for people who have cheated before,to not repeat in the future?
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9 responses
@Jshean20 (14349)
• Canada
27 Jul 12
I've never cheated or been cheated on ( atleast not to my knowledge but I'm pretty sure I haven't been). However I'm also very careful and haven't been with a lot of people, I really make sure there is something there before settling down with that person because I don't want to end up in a situation where I'm not happy. I do think there is hope for someone who cheats to stop, you really need to ask yourself why you're cheating and then correct whatever the issue is. If you feel lonely, you may not be with the right person or you might need to communnicate with him why you're lonely and what actions need to be taken if you're going to work on the relationship.
27 Jul 12
Hello again! Thank you , I truly appreciate your response. The internet is a scary place even though there is truth to it, like even simple funny posts on 9Gag, saying "Women can fake a good time but men can fake an entire relationship". Bummer eh. So yes, communication is a definite key. I just hope people out there find the strength inside them to say no and leave when they realize this is not what they want especially if they are feeling lonely. Leave and end things then see whoever you please rather than cheat and making things messier. LOL
@Jshean20 (14349)
• Canada
27 Jul 12
Well sure we can rationalize on what we should do in situations if they arise but I bet being in the situation your mind draws a blank almost, I just feel lucky that I haven't been faced with a situation like this and I'm not passing any sort of judgement on you either.
@seiya87 (16)
• Philippines
24 Jul 12
People has their own reasons why they cheat. In my opinion, men could get lonely too and there must have been something missing in the relationship that makes him cheat, but of course we can't deny the fact that others do it just because they feel like it. Have I cheated before? Yes I have, and I still think it was the biggest mistake. Given the opportunity to turn back the hands of time, I would never do it and intentionally hurt the one I love. And I would never do it again.
24 Jul 12
Yeah I guess so, loneliness is a human emotion after all. I keep watching these movies that have strong infidelity themes like Closer and even less artsy more Hollywood films like He's Just Not that Into You and shows like Mad Men. It just kind of gets to me one point or another. Why did you cheat seiya87 I am curious and may I know if it was your last time doing so?
• India
26 Mar 13
Thanks for this discussion, lol i never cheated any one nor any one cheated me, i was married in 1966, i still live happily with my wife, kids and grndkids, i know a person who is perfect in the art of cheating lonely women, he makes friendship with them, exploits them sexually, definitely too bad, i hate this.
@bubuth (1815)
• Philippines
28 Nov 12
I experienced to be cheated by my first boyfriend before and because of that I decide to end our relationship. He cheated on me twice and I think he will never change. After our relationship he got another girlfriend and he also cheated on that girl so I think he will never change but there also some cheater that can change, and they will change when they finally found the right person for them. Now, I'm happy with my husband and I feel that he is so honest to me.
@zurichann (235)
• Philippines
15 Dec 12
I know it's really scary on your part. And I hope not to scare you more by my opinion but this is it. I had this observation wherein the actions and behaviours of an individual is being greatly affected by the people on its surrounding. I always have a boyfriend that will come from a broken family. As I have observed, their way of taking care of their relationships are influenced by the type of upbringing that they have. Then, I now have my boyfriend that comes from a complete family just like me and had learned that he always have a long-time relationship with his previous relationships. He never cheated on a girlfriend though he was always being cheated on by his previous girlfriends. I have concluded that a cheater will always be a cheater. But I also believe that what defines a person is not how he or she was born but how he or she live her or his life.
• Philippines
27 Apr 13
i havent experience this kind of problems in my entire life but i have some sort of ideas why cheater will not change people are vulnerable to temptation we cant stop this kind of feelings its just a fact that most people needs and extra care for them to be satisfied their needs of love, attention and understanding most couple who tend to separate ways because they feels that theres no love on the air or no time to each other no bonding or dinner at night love will fade because of other priorities in life when were going to enter this dimension of love we should bear in our mind to take responsibilities to our partner, balance time, trust,loyalty, and understanding ones feelings we cant assume that intimacy will last forever life changes in many ways we cant assure what life's goes in the future we even predict what will happened tomorrow if were into a relationship treasures every single moment we had cause if we miss this opportunity you miss your entire intimacy with your partner that you loved
@silverfox09 (4708)
• United States
8 Oct 12
People have so much different reason for cheating . Why do you stay in a relationship if its not for commitment . why not just have an open relationship . I am young and I am still with my high school sweetheart , people always act surprise to see how we are at such a young age , sometimes people will say we are too young to be like this but I am glad we didnt listen because this is the best feeling , I would be missing so much . I believe in love so I guess it find me and bring along all the good stuff , partner , respect , someone that is there for me when I am sick and always have my back . You will experience it when you are open to it . I have never cheated and I will never because I am truly happy and love and respect my fiance , I would rather break up than to ever cheat. I believe anyone can change if they want to, first they should learn to respect and them self and others, and learn to trust .
@kenshin2143 (1880)
• Philippines
24 Jul 12
There are certain events in my life that I tend to cheat but I do keep in at the minimum for I cannot stand the guilt I am feeling every time I am doing that.
• India
24 Jul 12
Hi friend, i am not interested in cheating others, some times i face cheating activities in my life due to my business profession. It is really hard to believe a cheating person, even though he realized his fault and change himself. Moist of the people don't believe cheater and come to a conclusion, that a cheater is always a cheater, but they are wrong. Cheater can change his activity, attitude and help others.