Should you ever forgive cheating? TRACEY COX reveals when you should consider giving your partner a second chance - and explains why 'happy' people still stray Tracey Cox reveals reasons why you should forgive a cheating partner READ MORE: TRACEY COX gives 10 reasons marriage is harder than 10 years ago By Tracey Cox for MailOnline Published: 07:50, 12 June 2024 | Updated: 07:50, 12 June 2024 e-mail View comments If you’ve ever been cheated on – and most of us have – you’ll know how devastating it can feel. Not surprising, then, that lots of people don't believe cheaters should ever be forgiven. I used to be one of them: my father had a ten-year affair and it left me with trust issues that took years to solve.
That – and convincing research by the world leader on infidelity, Belgium therapist Esther Perel - have made me change my mind. If you are a victim of infidelity and with a person who is otherwise usually thoroughly decent, I strongly believe there is a case for forgiveness. Tracey Cox shares her expert advice on how to deal with a cheating partner as well why it could work out best if you don't leave the relationship (stock image) This is what I have discovered over the years.
Perhaps it can help you, too. 1. Cheating doesn't necessarily mean they don't love you Not every act of infidelity is premeditated or driven by dissatisfaction.
Here’s a sobering fact: happy people cheat. You could have the happiest, healthiest relationship going and your partner migh.
