If you caught you're partner cheatin on you: Giv a 2nd chance or Once is enough?

August 25, 2008 4:46am CST
You caught your partner/lover cheating on you, will you give him/her a 2nd chance? or it's all over for you guys?
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@iskayz (5420)
• Philippines
25 Aug 08
Hi there! Well it is said to always forgive and give love a 2nd chance like what God had done for us. But as a human I think it is easier said than done. If I caught my partner cheating on me, I would break up with him immediately. No explanations whatsover. If ever he returns I think it would be hard for me to trust him again. Our relationship has been flawed so as much as I would try to bring back the same relationship we had it won't be ever the same again. I would forgive him why not but I can't take him back again. Ciao!
• Philippines
25 Aug 08
I'm sorry to say this, but it is always easier said than done. Everything could be different if you love the partner so much and worse if you've got children involved. Also, having been born or brought up in a country where everything is based highly on Christian ideals and standards and where culture and societal norms are of high value makes one's decision regarding this matter very hard. Yes indeed, it means a lot of difference to the decisions you'll make even if you are the sorry victim. Oftentimes, deeply hurt emotions are just kept buried inside you. Even with the devastating and heartwrenching pain tearing your heart and even your psyche down, you just can't do anything but bear them in silence for the sake of the children and for the sake of not having the stigma of being a separated or betrayed spouse. Maybe you can say "once is enough" which could mean "goodbye" forever especially if your anger is really boiling up and you feel like your heart is literally wrenched... But when everything seems to boil down a bit and you'll have a second to think about the consequences as well as other matters involved your relationship, i can say, you'll have to think twice about the finality of your decision. YOur relationship may be flawed and won't ever be the same again. It may not be as sweet as before since trust is definitely shaken or in worse circumstances shattered... but what can you do? Becoming indifferent or acting like something is not wrong infront of others esp. your children and the family seem uite a good course of action. A lot of women endure this pain and suffering in our country. ugh! Hope this can be changed soon....
@James72 (26790)
• Australia
25 Aug 08
Culturally yes I certainly get your point. Take culture out of the equation and yes IT is and should be a very straightforward decision. I am not saying that it would be or IS easy; but in my opinion you walk away and seek a better person, a better life and if applicable a better role model for your kids (at least in terms of how a family dynamic should be). No one deserves this and no children should grow up thinking that it is OK to DO this.
@James72 (26790)
• Australia
25 Aug 08
Simple answer! All over, no second chances and don't let the door smack you in the a@@ on the way out! lol. I would never be able to trust them again and this in itself would mean I had no foundation to my relationship so it would be a waste of time to continue it. If you can't be faithful then don't enter into ANY exclusive relationship.
25 Aug 08
Woah! you sure do know what you're going to do haha! Does you answer also apply to the person you truly love? to the person you want to be with forever? Some people would still dare to stay when this situation come. Are you willing to dothe same thing for that person? Thanks James ^_^
• United States
26 Aug 08
Good answer, James. If they did it once, they'll do it again. It's not about forgiveness. I believe in forgiveness, as in, I forgive you, and maybe we can remain very good friends...but as far as intimacy goes, well, you violated that trust.
@bamba560 (23)
• Philippines
26 Aug 08
well that really depends on you. if you really love the person eventhough it hurts a lot perhaps you will still be willing to give him/her another chance. but chances have limitations. it alright to give one more chance but after that chance and he/she cheats again, then it really is over.