Cheating as a Disorder
Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater!?
Those who have never been on the receiving end of infidelity frequently proclaim, “Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater!” Cheating represents a morally corrupt individual with a touch of character disorder.
From emotionally afar, they lump all cheating and cheaters together in a not so pretty picture.
Cheating as a Broken Marriage
A wounded spouse; however, may quietly ask, “Once a Cheater, Always a cheater?”
The question mark speaks of the pain of infidelity, of the broken promises and words of betrayal.
The quiet question mark reserves hope that all is not lost: that at some point in some way there may be remorse, redemption, reconciliation and the saving of family, marriage and dreams for the future.
Trust
“Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater” also speaks for trust.
Can I trust that my cheating spouse CAN be faithful?
Can I trust the new words and new promises?
Can I trust that they will not cheat again? I don’t believe I can take another round of the deception and betrayal.
Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater!?
Two Factors
It depends… on two factors.
1. The type of affair. Particular types of affairs are prone to repeat experiences.
2. The learning and growth of the Cheating spouse (and wounded spouse as well.)
Once the marriage or relationship is altered, healed and reconstructed, the odds of cheating again are revised.
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