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Why did your partner cheat? and 7 other questions about infidelity answered

Two sex therapists weigh in on ways you can strengthen your relationship after your partner cheated and more.

Jan, 2026
LearnRelationship healthWhy did your partner cheat? and 7 other questions about infidelity answered
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What is cheating?
Why do people cheat?
Why would happy people cheat?
What should you do after you find out your partner was unfaithful?
Is it possible to forgive and forget?
Why would someone stay with a partner who cheated?
What are some ways to make it work if you or your partner cheated?

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There is no universal definition for cheating. It could mean anything from having an affair to texting an old fling to meet up for drinks. But either way, being unfaithful means going against the agreed upon terms of the relationship.

If your partner has cheated, or if you’ve been unfaithful yourself, it doesn’t mean your relationship is doomed. Here are two therapists’ takes on overcoming moments of infidelity, plus how to make your relationship even stronger.

Written byEdiva Zanker.
Medically reviewed byAmy Gonzales, MD.March, 2024

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