12 Things You Learn After Being Cheated On In A Relationship

Heartbreaks can be life shattering, especially if the reason for the break-up was that you caught your partner cheating on you. It is difficult for your mind and heart to understand how a person who says he/she loves you can say the same thing to someone else.

Didn’t your relationship, all its sweet moments and the bond you shared mean anything? 

Well sadly, the people who cheat have no such true emotions. And, if you end up being with them, then that is just hard luck. But, there is nothing to be disheartened about. Every incident in life, good or bad, teaches us an important life lesson. So, we bring you 12 things you learn in life after being cheated on in a relationship.

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#1. Nothing in life is permanent

Whether it is happiness, sorrow, wealth or a relationship, nothing is permanent. Every relationship that you make in life might not last forever. You need to understand that anything can happen at any moment, and you should always be prepared for the worst.

#2. Tears do not heal broken wounds

If you are sad and miserable, you will end up attracting the same company. Being happy and accepting about what happened will attract people with positive energy in your life.

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#3. You must not always give in your heart and soul into a relationship too soon

Be careful before plunging into a relationship and maintain a little distance, especially in the beginning of it. That space will help you heal faster if the relationship does not work out again.

#4. Time heals even the deepest of wounds

Your break-up and the cheating part might seem like the end of the world to you, but do not succumb yourself to this torture. Understand that ‘life goes on’, and even though you might not agree with it now, eventually time heals everything.

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#5. You realise that only love is not enough

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To build a strong and true relationship, you do not need just love. You also need a strong bond of trust, commitment, dedication, and a willingness to make adjustments and sacrifices for it to work.

#6. Nothing is personal

The cheating was not directed towards you. It is that person’s personality and lack of commitment that made him/her do so. 

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#7. You realise your ‘self worth’

No one has the right to exploit you either emotionally. You are a strong and confident person, and capable of finding true love one day. Do not be dependent on anyone!

#8. You realise the value of true friendship

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You might have ignored your friends while you were dating. But, they are the only ones who support you and stand by your side, in your times of sorrow and sadness.

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#9. You appreciate and value your new relationship even more

You feel blessed to be with the person you are with now, whenever you compare him with your ex-partner. You feel happy to be treated the way you deserve to be treated. You feel grateful for the break-up, it made you realise how lucky you are to have this new person in your life.

#10. You stop trusting people blindly

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People are capable of doing unforgivable and selfish things you could never even have imagined in your wildest dreams. And with time, you realise these things.

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#11. Good things come out of bad experiences

As they say, the skies are the clearest after a horrendous storm. Something good will always come to you out of bad experiences in life, and you need to believe that for it to happen.

#12. Once you are in a happy place in life again, you learn to forgive

And later on, whether you have found a new loving person or you are still single; as soon as you reach a peaceful and happy place in life, you learn to let go and forgive and also accept apologies.

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Life is too short to hold grudges. It is better to do something worthwhile with it instead of hating someone, and engaging your mind with negativity. So, be thankful for a relationship gone wrong, as it made you realiSe your life’s and your own worth.