Infidelity
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When we get married we all dream we’ll live happily ever after. Unfortunately, in the world we live in, relationships never go as planned, and when one of you goes astray, the fairytale comes to an abrupt end. However, just because you haven’t got the storybook ending you were hoping for, it doesn’t mean your relationship is over. Sometimes the relationship is worth saving, but only you can decide if that is an option for you. Take a long hard look at your relationship and see where things went wrong and if you feel you can eventually put it behind you and move forward. It may take a long long time for your relationship to recover, but it can be done.
When your partner has cheated
To find out that the person you loved, trusted, and depended on the most has cheated is a real tough pill to swallow. Your immediate reaction is to automatically think about divorce. It is completely normal to feel angry, resentful, jealous, confused, betrayed, and depressed. Even though it seems as if you will never get over these feelings, it’s very possible that you will in time. It’s important to not blame yourself, it’s not your fault.
No matter what the problems were in the relationship, it was their decision to cheat. That is a fact that can’t be changed no matter how many times you go over in your head what you could have done differently.
Only YOU know if you have it in you to forgive and move on. It takes a very special kind of person to decide that a relationship can work again after an affair. If you do decide to move on, honesty is your best weapon to fight for your marriage. Only if you are both completely honest with each other you can both understand why this affair has happened, and whether you are both committed to help the relationship recover.
When you have cheated
You need to be honest and admit to your mistake. At this point it doesn’t matter why you have decided to have an affair. Any reason that you give your partner at this point will sound like you are making excuses. You have made the decision to cheat and you first need to take responsibility for your actions. Let them deal with their anger and hurt, before you start trying to explain your reasons.
If you have decided that you don’t want to be with your spouse anymore, they still need to know so that they can also move on. Respect the fact that they are going to be angry and hurt. Try to remember that you once and possibly still do love this person, even if it isn’t the same level as you used to. Be patient, understanding, and completely honest.
You may have realized through having an affair that you have made one of the biggest mistakes of your life and you very strongly still want to be with your spouse. If this is the case, you have a very long road ahead of you, that involves a lot of hard work. It is possible that your relationship can be saved, but only if you are both willing to fix it. For your part in this you are going to need to be patient. It may take your partner a very long time to trust and forgive you.
Making it Work
The only way this relationship is going to work in the future is if you are both open and honest with your feelings. You will both have to demonstrate a lot of patience. You both need to be completely committed to giving this relationship another chance. You may need some counseling or instead save lots of money and opt for one of the many helpful books and products right here at Marriage Advice Online – we highly recommend The Magic of Making Up in particular for it’s powerful ‘clean slate’, ‘instant reconnect’ and ‘fast forward’ techniques within.
The end of the road
If an affair has ended your marriage, it may be helpful for you to receive some kind of counseling. Whether it is a professional counselor, a pastor, or a very good friend, it is important to talk through your feelings so that you don’t carry the anger into future relationships.
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