Can a relationship survive infidelity if both partners want it to?

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I see so many posts about cheating ending relationships. But are there real stories of couples who survived it and came out stronger? I do not mean "we stayed together for the kids" or "we are just co-existing." I mean genuinely rebuilt the love and trust. Is it possible or am I fooling myself for trying?

Henry Brooks · Accepted Answer

Yes, but with a massive asterisk. My wife cheated 7 years ago. We did 2 years of intensive couples therapy, individual therapy for both of us, and had some of the hardest conversations of our lives. Today, honestly, our relationship is deeper than it was before — because we were forced to confront things we had been avoiding for years. BUT — it only worked because she took full accountability, did the work, and never minimized my pain. If even one of those was missing, we would not be here.

Can a relationship survive infidelity if both partners want it to?

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