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is cheating forgiveable?

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uh no, obv? if someone cheats, they don't want their current partner anymore as much as they want new partner. never forgivable.
Yes it's forgivable, not forgettable.

Not excusable either.
N.
Straight NOOO

Anyone who says otherwise supports it.
I'm a christian and 'thou shalt not cheat'.

So no.
No, if they did it once, they'll do it again
Original post by iamthicccccc1405
No, if they did it once, they'll do it again

exactly.
Reply 8
yes. my bf still loves me so..
Nope. I am worth more.
Original post by Anonymous
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i don't think it's acceptable or forgivable
Cheating is forgivable but not forgettable. Never stay with a partner if they cheat on you.

1. you will never get over it

2. It breaks all strings of trust.

3. Is this the person you really want to grow with, marry, have kids or a future with?

4. This person already proved to you that they dont want you with their actions (cheating)

5. You need more self acceptance and confidence to know you can do better and YOU WILL

6. Dont miss out being with the right one because your trying to forgive the wrong one

7. It is unrealistic to be with a cheater in the long run (they will do it again)

ACTIONS speak louder than words
Reply 12
Relationships are complex and from time to time cheating is accepted or forgiven.
Some other people may forgive but I wouldn’t. The trust is completely broken
It can be. For instance, if one of you cheats, maybe the other is interested as well? It could lead to partner sharing/swapping, and other lifestyles.
Original post by Anonymous
I'm a christian and 'thou shalt not cheat'.

So no.


"Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, 'Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?' Jesus answered, 'I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.'"
Or it's a case of forgive but not forget, I can forgive someone whose cheating and I have done didn't mean I stuck around infact my exact words "I forgive you, now please get the f*ck out"

When you forgive you can move on thinking you're a better person, because you deserve to be the better person, they cheated and karma can serve them.
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Some people can forgive, others are not open to the possibility of a second chance.
It generally depends on the individual, their relationship status & dynamic, context of the "cheating" and whether any direct lies or a blatantly clear abusive/danger element that risks the partner's heath are involved.

I don't agree with the widespread uk social attitude that considers most allegations of "cheating" to constitute the adultery equivalent for the unmarried.
Conflating the rights, roles and responsibilities of contrasting relationship arrangements choices by placing casual informal relationships on par with official exclusive committed relationships like marriage & civil partnerships.
People’s classification as cheating differs. Like an acquaintance of mine accused her boyfriend of cheating because he liked a pic of another girl. Stuff like that’s forgivable but shagging/kissing someone else is not. I would say flirting with someone is also forgivable if they realise their mistake.
In terms of casual dating arrangements, there is a lot of disagreement as to what "cheating" and "sexual activity" can involve.
Social media likes, viewing porn alone, subscribing to onlyfans, banter with coworkers, hugging a lonely pensioner with health problems, deliberate physical contact with any unrelated adult, replying to texts from old friends of the opposite biological sex, having a coffee for 15 mins in a cafe with an ex and talking about feelings or the relationship to someone who is not a therapist or medical qualified professional (emotional infidelity).

Even playing online computer games with a user of the opposite biological sex where all interaction is through avatars of animals/cartoon/ superheroes/disney characters and no names or photos are ever exchanged.
The latter has even permeated into marriage and divorce proceedings, courtesy of the worst weirdos of SecondLife.

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