Share
Gettingcheated onsucks, but when they cheat on you with your friend, that hits twice as hard.
54% of Americanssaythey have been cheated on at some point in their lives, either physically or emotionally.
The least anybody would expect in such a situation is an invitation to the coupleswedding.
Yet, thats exactly what happened to this woman.
To better understand where that pressure might be coming from,Bored Pandacontacted Lisa Brookes Kift, LMFT.
It makes no sense unless there is a desire to inflict more pain, Kift points out.
How might one go about telling a firm No in such a situation?
But they also likely carry resentment inside for not speaking their truth.
Kift explains that its necessary to develop a stronger sense of self.
Go for assertive, not aggressive.
Mostcheatersfeel shame and guilt and think that simply being sorry will make the victim of thecheatingforgive them.
However, forgiveness is not possible without remorse.
So, what does true remorse look like?
Apologizing often and being precise about what youre apologizing for.
Check out the results:
