When You Have been cheated on, is it truly possible to forgive?

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OUTRAGEOUS San Juan, Panama Panama
I was told that I could forgive, but I didn't necessarily have to forget. Then it turns into a vicious circle, if I can't forget, I won't be able to let it go... it will always lurk there...

I haven't forgotten, and it still hurts a little, and leaves me short of breath... I can't forget, so I will always know the signs of cheating... I can't trust, because I'll be cheated on again...

Sounds familiar? Tell us about it.sad flower



shipoker55 St. Petersburg, Florida USA
yes, but only a fool FORGETS
You don't always have to forgive someone for cheating - it's a rotten thing to do someone - and they don't deserve forgiveness for being a source of pain in your life. The one you have to learn to forgive is yourself for being the victim - the other person will carry that guilt for the rest of their life. You musn't --- you have to start each new relationship with trust --- trust yourself to love again - not everyone out there is out to hurt someone --- besides, I have found that time wounds all heels, and living well and happy is the best revenge! heart wings



valleygirl ottawa Canada
no it's not possible you forget until you are with that person who had cheated on you

I dont forgive i don't forget i pack my thing and go on. then i forgive myself and forget him and have a good laugh when i found a better one



Tallfella08 Nr Chester, Cheshire, England UK
OUTRAGEOUS: I was told that I could forgive, but I didn't necessarily have to forget. Then it turns into a vicious circle, if I can't forget, I won't be able to let it go... it will always lurk there...

I haven't forgotten, and it still hurts a little, and leaves me short of breath... I can't forget, so I will always know the signs of cheating... I can't trust, because I'll be cheated on again...

Sounds familiar? Tell us about it.


Never forgive a cheat, kick them out or pack your bags and go
scold
As they say once a cheat always a cheat.
They always say there will never be a next time, but all they will do
is be more careful in the future,

sad flower
Emanuellla la rascruce de vanturi San Marino
OUTRAGEOUS: I was told that I could forgive, but I didn't necessarily have to forget. Then it turns into a vicious circle, if I can't forget, I won't be able to let it go... it will always lurk there...

I haven't forgotten, and it still hurts a little, and leaves me short of breath... I can't forget, so I will always know the signs of cheating... I can't trust, because I'll be cheated on again...

Sounds familiar? Tell us about it.


yes...it sounds very familiar...grin i always use to forgive though never go back to those who cheated on me...you will never be able to forget unless you meet the right person that helped you smile again and never think of bad things from the pastcomfort
there permanently exists the risk of being cheated...but we really need to rise up. there is no use living in fear and hatred and doubtconfused damn...life is much too short for thatblushing (i keep reapeating that to myself as often as possible lol )

P.S.i like the threads u post:)



Leana76 Prescott Valley, Arizona USA
It would take me a while to forgive. I don't hold grudges very long (a day or 2 is enough).

But I would most likely never talk to them again and just move on for sure. If I see them or pass them by, I'll say "hello" but move on....A cheater has no room in my life.
rasgumby Moberly, Missouri USA
OUTRAGEOUS: I was told that I could forgive, but I didn't necessarily have to forget. Then it turns into a vicious circle, if I can't forget, I won't be able to let it go... it will always lurk there...

I haven't forgotten, and it still hurts a little, and leaves me short of breath... I can't forget, so I will always know the signs of cheating... I can't trust, because I'll be cheated on again...

Sounds familiar? Tell us about it.


Some things you do not forget!

If you get shot, stabbed, any kind of operation, a heart attack, if you go blind, cancer, your home burns down, getting cheated on & a million other things...................

leaves a scar,,
It fades but is never forgotten!

And heartache can be one of the worst pains.. even though it is not actually physical.



Claayer Wild Wild South West, Cornwall, England UK
Tallfella08: Never forgive a cheat, kick them out or pack your bags and go

As they say once a cheat always a cheat.
They always say there will never be a next time, but all they will do
is be more careful in the future,


Thats how I see it too.


I DID forgive my husband (for his million bloody times!)

BUT!!!!!

Only after about 3yrs AFTER we were over.



Claayer Wild Wild South West, Cornwall, England UK
rasgumby: Some things you do not forget!

If you get shot, stabbed, any kind of operation, a heart attack, if you go blind, cancer, your home burns down, getting cheated on & a million other things...................

leaves a scar,,
It fades but is never forgotten!

And heartache can be one of the worst pains.. even though it is not actually physical.


Yup!! thumbs up


Hi Ras wave hug
bluebelle4000 dublin, Meath Ireland
No could never forgive a cheat.. walk away... no matter how much it hurts... and no matter how much u try it will always come back into your mind again and again... teddy bear
Claayer Wild Wild South West, Cornwall, England UK
bluebelle4000: No could never forgive a cheat.. walk away... no matter how much it hurts... and no matter how much u try it will always come back into your mind again and again...


Yep.. and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again

and so on.


Hellooo Bluebelle wave hug
rasgumby Moberly, Missouri USA
Claayer: Yup!! Hi Ras


wave

I must admit,, I did cheat oncemoping

I used my left hand once and my right hand never forgave medropping jaw

Now I cant even wash my hands because they won't touch each other.
Hugz_n_Kissez Someplace, Ontario Canada
rasgumby: I must admit,, I did cheat once

I used my left hand once and my right hand never forgave me

Now I cant even wash my hands because they won't touch each other.



scold professor wow! dropping jaw dropping jaw



















rolling on the floor laughing
lusciousmile Espoo, Etela-Suomen Laani Finland
People change, even lying cheaters.



super joy hole
Claayer Wild Wild South West, Cornwall, England UK
rasgumby: I must admit,, I did cheat once

I used my left hand once and my right hand never forgave me

Now I cant even wash my hands because they won't touch each other.


HUM!
mylifewithu Springfield, Missouri USA
My husband of ten years cheated , and he used that excuse that a blowjob isn't sex.
Since we had 3 kids , I did give him another 6 months chance. Then I found out more going on elsewhere, so he lost me and his kids!!!very mad
HJFinAZ Sun (Sin) CIty, Arizona USA
You do not have to forgive... You can hold on to that resentment and the pain that goes with it for as long as you choose.sigh

Or, you can let it go, realize it had nothing to do with you and you can choose to be happy and go live YOUR life..wink
HJFinAZ Sun (Sin) CIty, Arizona USA
HJFinAZ: You do not have to forgive... You can hold on to that resentment and the pain that goes with it for as long as you choose.

Or, you can let it go, realize it had nothing to do with you and you can choose to be happy and go live YOUR life..


Enjoy your misery if you choose to hold on to it, but remember, it is YOUR misery.

A thousand to one says whoever did the cheating has moved on, probably forgotten all about you and is really enjoying their life..grin
Claayer Wild Wild South West, Cornwall, England UK
mylifewithu: My husband of ten years cheated , and he used that excuse that a blowjob isn't sex.
Since we had 3 kids , I did give him another 6 months chance. Then I found out more going on elsewhere, so he lost me and his kids!!!


hahaha! so did mine rolling eyes rolling eyes




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