In most cases, infidelity — AKA cheating— generally signals a definitive end to a relationship.
Whatever the reasons for the infidelity may be, it can be hard for many people to carry on with a relationship after their partner has cheated on them without dwelling on the fact that it happened or living with anxiety that the incident is going to happen again.
But cheating doesn't always mean that a relationship is doomed.
In a Reddit thread, someone asked users to share stories of how and why they decided to give a second chance to their significant others who cheated on them. Scroll through to see how they responded — you may be surprised by how much you relate to their answers.
1. They tried to redeem themselves right away.
"We were married less than a year. It was the hardest year of my life. He went to watch a sporting event with his friends and didn't come back that night. He called me in the morning and told me what happened. Lots of counseling, lots of fighting, and we are still married 20 years and two kids later. I think since he told me right away and didn't try to hide it made it easier." - Redditor Themiddlecouldbeme
2. It was too expensive to move out.
"Being trapped in a lease with someone makes you think differently. When you don't have that hard evidence, but deep down you know whats going on. Physically didn't have the money to break up with her, if that makes sense.
After the lease ended and we moved into separate places, I gave us a few more months, but we ended it in April. Probably a good thing, because her and her new BF just celebrated their one year [anniversary] in October." - Redditor Sharkbait12
3. They thought their partner deserved a second chance.
"I gave her a second chance, but broke it off years later. All the insecurities and negative thoughts will slowly eat you apart. Don't recommend anyone to go through the same experience. We're still good friends though." - Redditor Glacea7
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