Weve all heard the phrase “Once a cheater, always a cheater.” We hear it so often many people take it as truth. And while cheating is never an excusable offense, this old adage is not necessarily true. Again, while attachment issues may explain why a partner has cheated in the past, this is normally not the case.

Can a cheater ever change?

Can a cheater change his or her ways? Yes, if you give them a chance, marriage therapists say.

Can you ever really trust a cheater again?

You will never be able to trust your partner after an affair “Once the couple understands each others relationship concerns and the one who cheated is remorseful, trust is again possible.” Sometimes the recovery process can result in a relationship that is stronger than ever before.