For some, it’s a deal breaker. For others, an obstacle to overcome. What happens to couples when infidelity strikes.
It's one of those defining moments. One partner strays, rocking the foundation of a relationship and you find yourself at a fork in the road. Do you try to patch things up? Or is infidelity a deal breaker? After all, once the trust is broken, can you ever really repair the cracks?
Cerys*, 41, and Greg*, 41, had been married for 11 years and had two young children when Cerys found out that Greg was cheating. I was absolutely devastated. It's the biggest betrayal – it's a betrayal, no matter what – but for me it's a betrayal of everything. I went to uni with him and built a life, and then he did this. It's very deceiving, very painful.
I've been with my new partner for five years, who I love, but I'd absolutely leave if he cheated. For someone to do that means [the relationship] is not meeting their needs, be that emotional or physical. I wouldn't think twice."Cassandra*, 50, found out that her husband Colin*, 56, had cheated on her four years ago.
When your partner cheats on you, the blow to your self-esteem is horrendous. You go, 'Why am I not good enough? What am I lacking that you would do something like this when you're supposed to love and respect me?' It was a two-year process for me to trust him again. Nowadays I trust him completely, we're madly in love and it's something that has brought us closer. You get to that point of going, 'Oh my god, look what I almost lost,' and you realise this is worth fighting for.Tara*, in her 40s, was married to David*, also in his 40s, for 17 years. They have two children together. She found out last year that he had cheated on her seven years ago.
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