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Should I still be trying to get over my ex?

We've cheated on each but can't seem to leave each other. We've been on and off mostly on together for 3 years. He's definately my best friend and the closest thing to me but sometimes I feel like I'm letting better opputunities go. I love him though and he says he's falling in love again. Should I make it or break it?

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adrian
adrianPatient, Supportive, Passionate, Special
Posted March 19, 2010

Lyz is right. This is a dysfunctional relationship and it is hurting both of you more than it is helping. Although it feels like love, neither of you would treat someone you love that way. Cheating is never okay regardless of if both people do it to each other on a constant basis. It's just a sign that the relationship isn't working. Don't ignore that. When you eventually find someone you do love who loves you back you'll realize how little this current relationship actually means to you.

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Lyz Lenz
Lyz LenzMarriedCommunity Manager
Posted March 19, 2010

You are in a dysfunctional relationship. You both cheated on each other and now you both want to get back together? Until you end this you are both going to be stuck in this cycle of love, cheating, breaking up and getting back together again. Instead of focusing on your feelings for him, I think you need to think about why you think that someone who cheats on you (and who you would cheat on) is in love with you? that's not love.

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