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Can a relationship work after cheating?

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Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW
Psychotherapist

03/17/25 11:47am

Yes, a relationship can work after cheating. Infidelity isn't necessarily the end of a relationship. In fact, it can be a really nice opening for a deeper and more connected relationship. There's an opportunity here for partners to grow and learn from what happened. When the time is right, both partners can talk about what wasn't working in the relationship, or why they didn't feel connected, and then they can figure out a plan going forward to feel more connected and more safe.

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Anonymous WikiMongoose

03/19/25 11:25am

No. If there was a possibility for growth and discussion then you or the partner who cheated could have easily had the discussion about what you needed without cheating. If you or your partner are willing to cheat instead of talking it out once then they'll sure as hell do it again. Don't be a sucker, if they cheat you're just being used, have some self respect and keep that kind of person out of your life.

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Nemesis0410

03/24/25 6:37am

Kinda depends on the situation, if it has happened before, then no. However, the most logical course of action I could see would be taking a break, making some rules, and trying to see what went wrong. I would also recommend spending more time together, and growing closer.

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Blazes37

03/18/25 7:14am

It depends on the situation. How/why you cheated, who you cheated with, and many other things. It also depends on if you set these kinds of boundaries beforehand.

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