13 Cheaters Admit Why They Didn’t Just End The Relationship

“I walked in on her with a co-worker, so I revenge cheated with someone close to her. It created a triangle of emotional damage. But I learned how to process the bad stuff in a healthier way once the dust settled from the three of us destroying each other.” — hestianvirgin

“I hadn’t yet learned how my actions can affect other people. I didn’t have the emotional intelligence to understand that what I was doing could damage another person deeply and permanently. As with most lessons in my life it was learned the hard way.” — Fantastic_Cid

“It was decision I made, selfishly, getting caught up in the heat of things and not taking someone I loved into consideration when I did it. Just outright generally being an asshole all around, something I’ve thought about over the years and deeply regretted. Once you really hurt someone like that, it truly sticks in your mind and you never forget it. You can’t take it back, you know? You can only make sure you never make such a terrible action again.” — Neat_Theory_5236

“My ex-wife was incredibly abusive and controlling, and she used violence and the police to keep me from leaving her. Women around me started to sympathize and approach me, and I was so starved for affection that I didn’t even hesitate.” — Daetok_Lochannis

“Because I was a jerk who thought sex was the same as affection. There are reasons for that but I’m not going to make excuses. That said, I’ve been faithful for 25 years.” —mooninuranus

“Young and dumb, not really ready to commit and too much of a coward to break it off.” — BananaBrute

“Because I didn’t have the emotional intelligence to end it like a considerate human being.” — ogaccountcompromised

“He had a side chick who was my best friend (she thought we were in a poly relationship but it was just him who wanted us both) so I cheated on him with her and stole his side chick .” — Outrageous-Dare2755

“Because I was a coward and was unwilling to tell her that I didn’t really want to be with her. It was a pathetic way to act.” — obfuscatorio

“Neither of us had romantic feelings for each other. Breakup was long overdue. Still, I’d never do it again even if I were in another relationship like that.” — Susharii

“My thinking was always ‘it has absolutely zero effect on my feelings for my partner, so if she never finds out, it may as well never have happened.’ Something along the lines of a tree falling over in a forest miles from anywhere.” — flingeflangeflonge

“At the time, because I could. My emotional immaturity made it harder for me to be ready for an actual relationship. I didn’t recognize it at the time, and impulsively acted. Stupid on my part.” — ProbablyABore

“Everyone keeps saying these humble and insightful things. Meanwhile tons of people cheat simply because they can, not because they are unsatisfied in the relationship and really need to end it. They simply pursue their lust without moral qualms.” — journey_bro