This is a question that struck me, basically because this is one thing that has become so common in recent times. Married people routinely or randomly cheat on eachother. Is this a mistake that is forgivable? Or there are no second chances for such spouses? What do you people think?

Human makes mistakes after makin mistakes if we wont accept and be on track than its better to leave them on their own to b happy hi and biiii thats it

Forgiveness is the way to heal the broken relationship. It is not an easy thing to do when one is hurt. Also the one who cheated has to really do some heart searching as to why this kind of thing has been allowed, perhaps even go to a marriage counselor and seek help if needed.

It is common now a days .Understanding more important bcoz sometimes iot is done due to compulsion as it is need of the hour for some gain on either side.Forgive and proceed

@rajyashree:

i totally agree.

I too feel that cheating partners should not be given second chance. Who has asked one to commit into a relationship while being drunk :). Once you commit, stick to it. Rules are same for both.

Moreover, a relationship is about feelings for each other. If one sees a third person, the total meaning of a relationship is lost. It's no more about forgiving. The question actually is, should they even continue their so called relationship? Because at-least one partner's feelings have changed.

I think trust is the most important thing. As long as one expresses he's really sorry and asks forgiveness, I think he should be given a second chance... (but just one ;)

To forget is human, To Forgive is divine.

I may be old fashioned in my beliefs, but I feel that cCheating partners should not be given another chance! They don't deserve to be in the relationsship!

Different rules work for different people. For a married couple, a second chance definitely makes sense. But for a boyfirend & a girlfriend who are in an unserious relationship, it may not be an option.

This is a very relevant topic. Most times, what I have observed is that the man continues to cheat on his wife & since she can do nothing about the situation, she takes him back readily. This is often due to societal or other pressures. But it is quite sad.

This is a very interesting topic indeed! The issue of cheating in itself is very subjective actually. Bcoz sometimes a person who is in a committed relationship may share some physical association with some other person. But it may just be for pleasure & he may still be very loyal to his partner. So in that case, he is not really cheating & so can be forgiven by his partner. Since his emotions for his partner do not change in any way.

No. I am dead against it. If someone cheats on me, the relationship is OVER!