Cheating is never worth it.
By Emily Ratay — Written on Aug 15, 2016
Being cheated on sucks. We can ALL agree on that one. No one deserved to be cheated on. It doesn't matter if you and your man have been together for six weeks or six months; a lot of women blame themselves when they get cheated on.
It is easy to think that you have done something to "scare" your boyfriend away. He might have told you that you were being too clingy or that he didn't feel like the two of you were having sex often enough.
Whatever story he spins to excuse his actions, remember this: he is trying to make HIMSELF look like the victim, in turn placing the blame on YOU, and getting him off the hook for cheating.
Adults are capable of making their own decisions, which means taking responsibility for the good AND the bad in your life. Us women are strong and bad ass. We can survive anything, including an unfaithful relationship.
If your significant other can't respect you or your relationship, the only things that should be going through your mind are: ditching the zero, lots of Ben & Jerry's, some serious girl time, and flirting with a new guy.
We all have our own ways of coping. It can be truly devastating to find out that your partner is going behind your back and throwing away your future for a quick fling. Whether your coping style is building a cocoon in your bed for the next month or handing out your digits to guys like they were free samples, remember that a cheater doesn't define you.
You can move on with a clear conscious; sooner or later his bad decisions will catch up with him. But by the time that happens, you'll be the successful, happy goddess of your own life, surrounded by people who have your back no matter what.
And THAT is why you are so much better than your loser ex made you out to be. So, keep workin' it, girl.
If you're searching for the best quotes and memes to share with the people you love (or just want to feel inspired yourself) ... look no further! From the sweetest love quotes, inspirational sayings, and hilarious friendship truths, we've got you covered.
Show me, don't tell me.
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"I don't trust words, I trust actions."
Love can make you blind.
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"I was so in love with you that I ignored how horribly you treated me."
Don't fall for the blame game.
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"Never underestimate a man's ability to make you feel guilty for his mistakes." — Rihanna
ALWAYS own up to your mistakes.
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"Oh you got caught cheating? Please continue to explain how it's everyone's fault except yours." — rottenecards
The past is the past for a reason.
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"Stop cheating on your future with your past."
Never let anyone try to convince you that cheating is okay.
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"The more people rationalize cheating, the more it becomes a culture of dishonesty. And that can become a vicious, downward cycle. Because suddenly, if everyone else is cheating, you feel a need to cheat, too." — Stephen Covey
You don't get to decide if you've hurt someone.
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"The problem is you still don't think that you did anything to hurt me."
When you put yourself before others in a relationship, you end up hurting them.
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"The worst kind of hurt is betrayal, because it means someone was willing to hurt you just to make themself feel better."
You are not responsible for other people's actions.
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"When someone betrays you, it is a reflection of their character, not yours."
Don't force yourself to stay in a relationship if you don't feel the same way.
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"You should never cheat. If the feelings aren't there, then you shouldn't be either."
If you feel like you're hiding something, then you probably are.
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"Cheating isn't always kissing, touching, or flirting. If you gotta delete text messages so your partner won't see them, you're already there."
Why stay with someone if you don't even want to?
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"Don't cheat. If you're unhappy, just leave."
The best revenge is your success.
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"Don't get mad. Don't get even. Do better. Much better. Rise above. Become so engulfed in your own success that you forget it ever happened."
They're the real fool.
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"Don't make a fool of yourself being faithful to someone who isn't."
If you're gonna cheat, you deserve all the karma you get.
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"Cheat on a good woman and karma makes sure you end up with the bitch you deserve."
Stop putting off the inevitable.
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"Cheating and lying aren't struggles, they're reasons to break up." — Patti Callahan Henry