A relationship is like a thread that binds two persons with the bond of love. A relationship requires hard work and support of both the partners. It takes two loving persons to turn a house into a dream home but sometimes knowingly or unknowingly, some loop holes are left in that loving relation. This leads to tension. This pushes couples into some situations and forces them to act in a hurtful way. Sometimes, a person fails to be loyal and cheats on his partner. This time can undoubtedly be heart breaking for any woman. When the truth comes out, it is necessary to deal with that hard time with all the love you share with your partner. Here are some tips for to forgive your cheating partner.
1. Don’t blame yourself
When the truth comes out, it is expected that you would be shattered into pieces and your heart will kill you every night! In such a situation, all this chaos is common. You might find yourself guilty as you love your partner too much to put the blame on him. It is necessary to understand that it’s not your fault either. You did everything you could to keep the relationship intact. So, put the blame on the wrong situations and your guilt will soon fly away with the wind.
2. Have a calm and frank conversation
Take your time to get over the grief and anger. Cool down yourself completely and then face the situation as running from it is no escape. Sit over a coffee and have a frank conversation with your partner. Don’t argue and don’t shout. Just try to talk and get to his heart. Try to find the reason why he went wrong. A cool and calm conversation will help him to get over the guilt a bit. It also might help him to speak his heart out and apologize.
3. Try and find a solution
After the conversation, try and talk out a solution. Ask him what he wants and if he is in a temporary phase that’s soon going to pass by. While doing all this, keep in mind that you won’t be able to change his decision. He is free and he can make a personal choice. So, don’t try to overpower him as this will make the situation more vulnerable.
4. Find out if you both still want to stay together
Find out if you both still want to stay together. If you decide to do so, don’t hold a grudge of this catastrophe as it is no point arguing about all this over and over again. So, forget it like a nightmare. Gulp in the fact that your partner has made a huge mistake but also remember that holding a rancor against it will not only make things worse but it will not let you to move on with the relationship.
5. Let all the anger and grief subside
If you plan to break up with him, just let all the anger and grief subside. It will prove to be unhealthy for you and your life to hold the bad memories of the worst phase you ever had. Keeping the bad memories might take a negative turn and might make you a person who can no more trust anyone. It’s not necessary to completely forgive him but do enough so that you can live in peace and also let him live in peace too.
6. Don’t spy on him once you decide to move on
Loneliness might take you back to his house. You might stand there crying your eyes out for what happened. Don’t do that and don’t go spying after him. Don’t try to find out the person because of whom your partner cheated on you. Also, going for revenge will be disgraceful. So, spare yourself the pain, don’t plan for revenge.
7. Don’t confine yourself
The world is waiting for you with open arms! You still have a life, goals, people who love you and a lot of reasons to live. So, step out of the house everyday and meet new people. Join a gym or a club to socialize. Call your best friend for help every time you feel suicidal.
8. Believe that it is not your loss
You don’t deserve a cheater. You deserve a loyal and loving person because you are one. So, take pride in all your good qualities and give life another chance to mend the ways for you. It is his loss that he left you. Destiny saved you from a person who could do much more than cheating!
9. Never stop loving yourself
Eat well, smile, pray, go out, hug your best friends, cook for the homeless, buy gifts for the orphans, make mischief, smell the flowers and do every beautiful thing life offers you. You won’t live twice. Will you?