{"id":371,"date":"2016-08-02T15:52:56","date_gmt":"2016-08-02T22:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/?p=371"},"modified":"2023-07-24T21:31:54","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T21:31:54","slug":"four-ways-over-cheating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/four-ways-over-cheating\/","title":{"rendered":"The Four Best Ways to Get Over Cheating"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is there anything more detrimental to the strength of a relationship than cheating? It\u2019s a one-two punch to a marriage that tears apart the foundation of the union by creating an environment in which trust and honesty are constantly questioned.<\/p>\n<p>When the two pillars of a successful relationship are removed\u2014or at least severely damaged\u2014it can seem impossible to keep things afloat. Some people are immediately ready to end the marriage once infidelity occurs, while others are willing to work through it.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s explore a few ways that you can come together and be stronger once one of you has strayed.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/four-ways-over-cheating\/#1_Recognize_the_Opportunity\" >1. Recognize the Opportunity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/four-ways-over-cheating\/#2_Embrace_the_Pain\" >2. Embrace the Pain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/four-ways-over-cheating\/#3_Remember_That_It_Takes_Two\" >3. Remember That It Takes Two<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/four-ways-over-cheating\/#4_Get_Ready_to_Change\" >4. Get Ready to Change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/four-ways-over-cheating\/#There_Is_Hope\" >There Is Hope<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Recognize_the_Opportunity\"><\/span>1. Recognize the Opportunity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In \u201cWhen Harry Met Sally\u2026\u201d one of the characters remarks, \u201cMarriages don\u2019t break up on account of infidelity. It\u2019s just a symptom that something else is wrong.\u201d An affair is an opportunity to bring the underlying issues in a marriage to the surface.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a hard way to address what\u2019s really going on in your relationship. If you can look at the \u201csymptom\u201d as an indicator of bigger issues that need to be addressed, then you may be able to rebuild and be even stronger than you were before.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Embrace_the_Pain\"><\/span>2. Embrace the Pain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no way to sugarcoat it: Being cheated on hurts. It hurts a lot. It\u2019s like being sucker punched. Repeatedly. If you\u2019re going to get through this, then you both need to embrace the pain and get in touch with your emotions. You have to know that it\u2019s going to hurt for a while, and you have to be okay with that reality.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, pain isn\u2019t reserved only for the one who\u2019s been cheated on; the cheater hurts too. They may have felt awful during the entire affair because the truth is that you loved each other once\u2014and probably still do\u2014so knowing they\u2019re hurting you hurts them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Remember_That_It_Takes_Two\"><\/span>3. Remember That It Takes Two<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to place blame when infidelity occurs\u2014typically in the direction of the person who strayed. Yes, they could have made a different choice, that\u2019s for certain.<\/p>\n<p>A strong relationship requires two committed, active participants. Something was broken before the affair started, and you both have a role to play in that.<\/p>\n<p>Once you each acknowledge how you contributed to the situation, you will be better equipped to move forward. There are times when this will renew your sense of awareness to who you are in your marriage and how you can work together.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Get_Ready_to_Change\"><\/span>4. Get Ready to Change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When your marriage has a wake-up call like infidelity, you have to know that things are going to change. You\u2019re going to change. Your spouse is going to change. Your relationship is going to change.<\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t about changing your partner, though; this is about changing yourself. By working together to define what you want your relationship to be, you\u2019re building a future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_Is_Hope\"><\/span>There Is Hope<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cheating is not the end of the road for all marriages. For many couples, they are able to work through their issues and emerge on the other side stronger and more in love than ever.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to remember that moving forward to stay in your marriage following infidelity is not a task for the weak. It takes strength of character and a willingness to be vulnerable. It requires a joint commitment that you might never have had before.<\/p>\n<p>If you are both ready to acknowledge your mistakes and forgive the other person, then take an active role in rebuilding your future. You have what it takes to save your marriage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cheating is detrimental to a marriage&#8217;s strength, but instead of ending your marriage follow these guidelines to help rebuild it. 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