Once a cheater, always a cheater

Philippines
September 4, 2012 6:42am CST
What do you think about this saying guys? How about giving second chances? Would you take a chance with someone with a reputation of cheating his/her partner? Or would forgive and give a second chance with someone who cheated on you? Thanks everyone.
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@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
4 Sep 12
I think that people can change. It's not an easy thing to do but it can be done. I think that I would perhaps forgive the person if they cheated on me. I say that now but I haven't been in a situation to where I would have to make that decision. My feelings may change if I were in that situation.
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• Philippines
5 Sep 12
Hi, thanks for your response. I too have the same stand over this matter. I tell myself that I would be able to forgive when someone cheated on me because I am only human. But like, I have this feeling that I might change my mind when the situation happened already. I guess it will depend on how painful or how serious this infidelity or deception could be. I also believe in giving second chances. I know that it is hard for people to change, but it is possible. Yes, it would take a lot of patience and time but it may happen. It is up to us if we could wait. I think love can help us bear with this kind of situation.
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• United States
8 Sep 12
Yeah it's hard to say what we would do if we were in that situation. For it to happen then we would only have to respond. Thankfully I haven't experienced anything like that. So I don't say things about others when they decide to stay or leave such a situation, because I'm not in their shoes and so I do not know how it feels to be betrayed that way.
• Philippines
5 Sep 12
Everybody deserves second chance, not only second but third, fourth..... But of course we should not take advantage of the chances that we have. We don't have the right not to forgive despite the fact that we are bleeding inside. God forgives us so we can learn to forgive others. It's been said in the bible that we have to forgive seventy times seven not in one year but in a day. Yet, there are things that we should put into consideration and that is not to take advantage on it. If we commit mistake seventy times seven and not the same then it's okay but if we commit same mistakes over and over again then that's a different story. Chances is always there but we should not take advantage on it for there are a lot of chances but there is only few time. With regards to the title once cheater, always a cheater I am sorry to say that I disagree with this idea. If you are a cheater today; I believe that you can be a loyal person tomorrow for their is always a chance to change.
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• Philippines
9 Sep 12
Thank you for sharing Sophia. Yes, many people nowadays are taking advantage of others because they know that they will be forgiven for their sins. They are taking advantage of other people's kindness and instead of taking that chance to start a new life, a new beginning, they won't take that seriously and soon would commit the same mistake. But yes of course, change is constant. Though it is really hard to change someone's character, I know that if they would only turn to God, it is possible.
@sriroshan (2585)
• India
4 Sep 12
You are correct if any one cheated someone once then some sort of STAMP gets on that person. And even if that person try to lead a good life the society does not allow to do so. But there is no harm to give any one another chance to lead a good life
• Philippines
6 Sep 12
Thanks srisoshan. Yes it it true that even though we give other people a chance, we cannot really urge the public or others to do the same. Like you said, the previous incident will be like a stamp on that person wherever he goes. He will always be regarded to be a cheater wherever he goes. I guess that it is the consequences in resorting to dishonesty. You ruin your reputation and it will be very hard to return the trust of others.
@swissheart (6482)
• Romania
4 Sep 12
totally true...of course there are few exceptions I didn;t get cheated on untill now ( at least not that I know of) but I don't think I could forgieve the cheater. or no..better said I could forgieve him but I couldn't forget what he did. I don't think I could thrust that person ever again because if he was capable to cheat on me than it shows how much he cared for me and what I feel for him now about starting a relationship with someone who has a reputation of a cheater...I guess I would try to get to know that person better. of course it's said that you can't get to know a person well not even in a million years but still you could realise after spending some time with that person a few things about his/her personality. and if I like it than I guess I would take the risk. who knows...
• Philippines
7 Sep 12
Hi, thank you for sharing. That is what I always tell my husband, that don't mess with our marriage since I really do not know if I am capable of forgiving him. And definitely, if I am able to forgive him, I definitely wouldn't forget about what happened so I don't think our relationship will be the same.
@Bhebelen14 (5194)
• Philippines
4 Sep 12
Based on my experience in my past relationship I agree with this saying, although I gave him second and third chances but he never change and continue to cheated on me. I am glad that after a many cheating incident I woke up and realized that he is not worth it and don't deserved my love. Now that I am married, my husband experienced to be cheated too like me and i know that he will never cheat one because of the painful experienced that we have been through in the past relationship.
• Philippines
6 Sep 12
Thanks for your response Bheb. There are some people who can't change, or do not really want to change. I guess that your past boyfriend is one of them. Some says it is easier to flatten a mountain than to change someone's character. I guess that this is very true in most people. But I also do believe in love. I know that if you do love someone, you won't do anything to hurt her. Your past boyfriend do not deserve your love so it is just right that you broke up with him. I know for sure that sooner, he will realized everything he has done and will feel sorry for all the time he wasted. I am happy that you already met someone who loves you. Stay in love. God bless.
@fatlex06 (895)
• Philippines
5 Sep 12
It's so hard to answer this question. But for me, giving chances to another person would be too hard. I think it depends upon the person whom I will give the chance. If I have a tight emotional attachment to that person, maybe I could give him or her a chance for our relationship to work out, but if I find that person easy to let go, I think I won't give any. I don't want to risk my emotions again to people who are not worth it with it. But still I don't know if what will happen if I'm really into the situation. :)
• Philippines
7 Sep 12
Thanks for sharing. I agree with you, forgiving and forgetting are two different issues. There is this one good article I have read this morning which says that forgiving a partner who cheated on you does not necessarily mean that you two have to go back in each other arms. I think it is right. You forgive someone to lessen the pain, it does not necessarily mean that once you forgive him, everything will be back to what it is used to be.
• Philippines
4 Sep 12
I do give second chances, Anyway, we are all sinners. If God can forgive us all over and over why can't us? anyway. Forgetting is a different topic. But I believe. It would heal through time and through love.
• Philippines
5 Sep 12
Thanks for sharing your opinion about it. I like what you have said. I will remember that everytime it is hard for me to forgive someone. I will always bear in mind that even God continuouly forgiving our sins so as His people, we should also practice the same. I too have the hard time in forgetting all the bad things people have done to me but like you have said, as time goes by, our wounds will soon heal.
@Shavkat (137238)
• Philippines
4 Sep 12
Some sayings, guys are polygamous in nature. I don't think you need to go for the second chances, it will be the third time, fourth time,etc. If you wanted that kind of life and accepted the fact. Then, go for it.
• Philippines
5 Sep 12
Thanks for sharing. Yes, this will all depend on the person. There are some who agrees, and there are some who won't.