There is no perfect relationship. There are couples who suffer betrayal, infidelity, and cheating, among others. People cope and move on in different ways, but why some partners choose to cheat and how you can deal with it.
The Conversation reported that having a significant other means you have someone that will give you love, comfort, and security. So when you get betrayed, and your trust gets broken, it is easy to lay the blame. Infidelity can effortlessly ruin the relationship.
But in contrary to popular belief, infidelity is far more visceral than being immoral. It is not often about having sex with others. It is far more profound than doing the act.
Studies showed that sexual infidelity only averages 20 percent among all couples. This rate will increase to a third if you include emotional infidelity.
Catching your partner having an affair with others is a sign that there are some problems in your relationship. Your partner may be trying to fulfill their needs - whether its intimacy, being valued, having more sex, and the list goes on - with others.
When your partner doesn't have the ability to solve your relationship issues, they may end up having an affair. Your significant other may see "alternative relationship" as a way to meet their needs that their current romance can't give.
According to the South China Morning Post, people who have been betrayed often feel shocked at first. When everything sinks it, they will get angry, sad, humiliated, and confused that will lead to misery.
People weigh in the worst kind of betrayal, but all sorts of infidelity are awful as someone you care and love the most breaks your trust. Cheating is an "act of emotional treason," thus it is hard to forgive and even justify.
When you feel overwhelmed by the surge of emotions and think of revenge to "get even," it is not always the solution to solve your dilemma. Letting your anger consume you can inflict more emotional trauma to yourself. It can even cause more pain and impede your healing process. At the end of it all, you will suffer the most.
The best way to deal with betrayal is to give yourself the proper time and space to sort out your emotions. You may even end up forgiving your partner if you already healed yourself. If you manage to let go of the hurt, you can start living your life again with or without your partner.
