Rebuild Your Relationship After Cheating: 15 Expert Insights

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Both Parties Must Be Willing to Work on the Relationship

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Seek Professional Counseling Together

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Discuss the Affair (Ask Questions Like ‘Do You Love Her/Him?’)

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Ensure the Affair is Over and How to Act if the Affair Partner Reaches Out

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Establish New Trust Boundaries

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How to Repair a Relationship After Cheating

Both Parties Must Be Willing to Work on the Relationship

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Seek Professional Counseling Together

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"A trained marriage/relationship therapist will be able to help both people address the issues in a safe environment while allowing each person to express their thoughts and feelings. — Kristin Davin, PsyD | Psychologist

Discuss the Affair (Ask Questions Like ‘Do You Love Her/Him?’)

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"Answering questions like, "Are you still seeing this person?" or "Do you love her/him?" are necessary for recovery and would classify as a "need to know." The partner who cheated should exercise humility and patience in this process." — Veronica Lichtenstein, LMHC | Counselor

Ensure the Affair is Over and How to Act if the Affair Partner Reaches Out

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Establish New Trust Boundaries

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"Trust is built by acknowledging, accepting, and owning your imperfections — not your perfections. Yes, when you confess your mistakes, that is actually trust-building." — Nathaniel Gustafson | Counselor & Coach

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