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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater?

If you're reading this, then there is a huge likelihood that you've had a relationship (or three) in your life. People come and go for different reasons, mainly a natural progression of growth that leads you in different directions, but sometimes you run into a cheater; one who's cheated on an ex or even you. A subject often up for debate is whether cheaters can ever change.

Does the saying "once a cheater always a cheater" actually hold true?

Unfortunately, it's up to the cheater to decide the answer to that question. They have to make a dedicated decision to change and the only way to do that is to first identify the reasons for their infidelity in the first place. Check out the five most common reasons for cheating. Will your lover be able to change his ways?

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Unhappy relationship

Sometimes, people find themselves in a relationship that is bringing them down. Either they're constantly being nagged, there's a lack of trust and communication, or all three. This puts your relationship in the danger zone and you seriously need to rethink why you're with the person. If you're not happy, chances are your significant other isn't either...which could lead to seeking pleasure elsewhere.

Lack of empathy

Occasionally, you might find yourself with an ice king or queen with a heart of stone. These people are typically closed off to feelings for different various reasons, which is normally a defense mechanism used when the person is insecure and afraid of getting hurt. Because of their tremendous fear, they end up cheating on you to avoid future pain. These people often tend to be serial daters whose vice is promiscuity in order to avoid commitment... Are you afraid of getting serious?

Need for excitement

These people are all about the thrill and will probably grow out of cheating if it has become a habit. They want a relationship and get attached, but lust for excitement due to immaturity.

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Too much opportunity

If your man or woman is often not by your side for work related reasons or because you're schedule is overloaded with obligations, then there is a big chance that this type of cheater is just lonely and starving for some attention. Again, this type of person can easily change their ways. Communicate needs in your relationship and set aside time to be together.

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The drama seeker

Watch out folks, because this character will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. A drama seeker can't help themselves and might not even be aware of their thirst for drama. This person will seem too good to be true, but before long the skeletons will creep out of the closet and the luggage will all of a sudden be a huge load. They typically aren't careful about there affairs and you'll notice right away when mischief arises. Steer clear is all we can say.

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  • krj02004's Avatar
    Posted by krj02004 Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:15am PST

    I personally would not date someone I knew had cheated in the past... not because of the reasons WHY he cheated. Everyone thinks about it from time to time... and in some relationships the urge is really strong and the underlying relationship issues that cause these urges can be totally valid. I understand that and think it's normal or it happens.

    But to actually follow through with the cheating... that exhibits a major lack of self-control and suggests a huge character flaw. i want to know that when the going gets tough... my partner will either stick it through or have enough respect for me to let me know that it's time to part ways.

    People cheat because they are too cowardly to break up with the person. Or the reasons to cheat while staying together are selfishly motivated such as money or staying together for the "kids" (becos them knowing you are cheating on the family can't possibly cause more psychological damage than divorce or seperation right?).

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  • Queen Tamara's Avatar
    Posted by Queen Tamara Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:24am PST

    What an interesting Post! I was in that relatioship where I couldnt trust my husband even if he went to work but there wasnt anything I could do about it! I now have a wonderful MAN who make me feel safe and well loved that I COMPLETLY, sigh ok still untrusting only a tiny bit. Can you blam me? I really dont want to feel like this but I am afraid that he will mess around on me just like my ex husband. My boyfriend has never given any reason for me to feel like that, and it is completly unfair to him. I never act out my feelings of jelousy or fear toward him. I am proud of that!

    Oh well I will get over it and great post! I hope you have a great Holiday season! muah muah muah the kiss of peace!

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  • Chris's Avatar
    Posted by Chris Wed Nov 25, 2009 11:31am PST

    Well my philosophy on cheating is that anyone is capable of it! However, when it involves infidelity within a happy marriage, in other words the man doesnt want to leave the wife and the wife doesnt want to leave the husband, regardless of whatever the reason(s), it is simply irresponsible to continue a relationship knowing full well you have been stepping out on your partner. Sometimes without knowing the ins and outs of a relationship it may appear as tho a couple is in the dark, however, some stay together as a means of payback. Neither partners are completely satisfied and both are seeing other people. The fact of the matter is when its all said and done the best policy is to talk to your partner about what your feeling and never take away a persons right to choose what it is they want for themselves emotionally and physically. With the spread of so many sexually transmitted diseases it amazes me the amount of infidelity that continues to go on in such a dangerous society!! BE SMART Make Good Healthy decisions!!

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  • None's Avatar
    Posted by None Wed Nov 25, 2009 11:41am PST

    A cheater has an obsessive compulsive disorder & is selfish, simple as that, 99.9% of cheaters will never change, it takes a BIG person and someone very dedicated to acknowledge their flaws, and WANT to change, but most of us don't care enough to, I totally agree with the drama seekers", etc, ALTHOUGH, there are times when say you are in a marriage and your partner no longer pays attention or gives you intimacy and you have tried talking to them, AND they still won't listen, then I have a bit of sentimental understanding for cheating, BUT, cheating is never ok, never acceptable, if you are unhappy LEAVE, but sometimes cheating gives the neglectful partner a wake up call, and some couples do come out stronger than before. The way the world works, f--- ed up!

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  • Frenchy's Avatar
    Posted by Frenchy Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:03pm PST

    Maybe one of the reasons dovorces exist at such a high rate and frequency is because often people don't understand the orginal design that GOD had in mind about marriage. In the bible it does state that we should remain single if we can still serve GOD and be obedient....okay....so, thats not possible for most of us, we are human designed to desire the opposite sex and we are sexual being so, the bible says, but if your desires cause you to sin, you should be married as one man should have his wife. The problem with most people they don't seek GOD in selection of their mates and many are NOT believers. We shouldn't be unevenly yoked, meaning if he/she is an unbeliever we should avoid that union or selection until we can find a mate that is suitable and yoked in belief! Life is tough, its NOT easy...the Lord wanted us to have a helper and we are united in marriage that union is actually BLESSED and made HOLY in God's eye. Many forget that orginal LOVE they had for one another, they forget the promise they made to one another. Stepping over the line of trust and having an affair isn't part of the orginal design that GOD wanted for us, he wanted us to be happy, as happy as Adam was to have Eve, but often we forget and fall to the temptations of this world....its sad because the recipe for a wonderful marriage is trusting in GOD and asking him for help when we are tempted. We all are tempted, we all don't act on that temptation....so, it is possible to HONOR your mate by being obedient to the LORD!

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  • Frenchy's Avatar
    Posted by Frenchy Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:10pm PST

    p.s. I WOULDN'T EVEN CONSIDER SOMEONE FOR A MATE THAT HAS A PROBLEM BEING FAITHFUL! NEWSFLASH GALS: HE ISNT GOING TO CHANGE JUST BECAUSE HES WITH YOU!

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  • mammamia's Avatar
    Posted by mammamia Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:19pm PST

    Frenchy you are so correct!!! I agree with your post.

    I do believe once a cheater always a cheater! I also agree that is a very selfish and ignorant act! Plain and simple for single couples (not married), if you are not happy leave. There is NO NEED to cheat EVER!!! As far as marriages go, I've never been married, but I would do my best to follow God's structure for marriage & divorce. Yet, even in a marriage there should be no cheating going on! Cheating is for cowards and chumps (men & women) who cant face the truth & are irresponsible!

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  • Sherry's Avatar
    Posted by Sherry Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:18pm PST

    wow.. I have learned a heck of a lesson over the last 4 months because I have been the person that was cheating with someone's husband. He happened to be my highschool sweetheart and we ran into each other. At first it was just the amazement of where we both were at in life, and from there it became an addiction of attention. He is "happily" married, atleast that is what he wanted me to believe, and I guess I was just "special", and what we had was "special".. yeah right.. I have analyzed him over the last several months and realized that his first marriage ended because of infidelity and I wasn't special at all.. I compromised my morals to be with him thinking it was a unique situation, but we just broke it off (which i am very relieved)and it was all but because I no longer was the flavor of the season.. summer has left and winter has come.. So ladies.. I have learned a very, very, very hard lesson.. he would have cheated with anyone.. it wasn't me.. feel bad for his wife and his marraige overall.. he will never be satisfied.. it is a selfish game we both played at his family's exspense..

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  • Appletini's Avatar
    Posted by Appletini Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:25pm PST

    What I notice is that guys who cheat always have a girlfriend, always just got dumped, and are never ever alone between relationships. This kind of guy, is usually a commitment phobe, or has unrealistic expectations of who his ideal mate should be.

    He is a very convincing liar and you want to believe him but your gut screams otherwise.

    The bad part is that I always seem to attract this kind of guy. You know, the one with the sexy eyes, wicked sense of humor and that "he's taken" vibe. This one will flirt with everybody and finally admit that he is either in a relationship or still entangled with his ex, usually after four or five dates.

    Along with this, the guy tends to like pot, coke, or alchol and always has a dysfunctional family.

    I don't cheat. I dump cheaters when they "fess up" and often really feel for the GF they are cheating on. But it makes me feel bad in the long run and then I go crying to Gay Friend and tequila shots.

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  • Barbie's Avatar
    Posted by Barbie Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:30pm PST

    *sigh* cheaters will not change. They will cheat. Simple as that.

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