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The question on everyone’s lips once they encountered a serial cheater is – can a cheater change? And the short answer is – yes. But will they?<\/span><\/p>\n Now, that’s a whole different story. And should you get (or stay) involved with such a person? Can a cheater really change, or will they just suppress this urge?<\/span><\/p>\n All of these questions and more will be answered in this article.<\/span><\/p>\n There isn’t a short answer to this question. <\/span>Evolutionary psychologists<\/span> would say that cheating comes with our genes, it’s just the way our species is.<\/span><\/p>\n Some would say that monogamy was actually established as a social norm to preserve the person’s assets. <\/span>There are many philosophical, sociological, and psychological explanations out there.<\/b><\/p>\n An analysis of <\/span>why people cheat in a romantic relationship<\/span><\/a> was conducted through a survey of 562 adults who have been unfaithful in their relationships. The <\/span>research identified<\/span><\/a> the following 8 reasons why people cheat:<\/span><\/p>\n Even though we have been able to understand many of the <\/span>reasons for why people cheat<\/span><\/a>, cheating is still widely condemned.<\/span><\/p>\n Why? Because it shakes the core of something that is considered a sacred institution, for one reason or another. So, why do people still keep doing it? And does a cheater ever stop cheating?<\/span><\/p>\n There will probably always be affairs for as long as there’s an institution of a relationship and a marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n And, for some cheaters, even, romantic affairs may become ancient history. Let’s explore some of the common questions associated with the great one: “Can a cheater change?”<\/span><\/p>\n So, your partner cheated on you? And you decided that you’re going to stay with them and give your relationship a try? Are you working through<\/span> getting over the affair<\/span><\/a>?<\/span><\/p>\n That’s wonderful! But, are you secretly (or openly) hoping that they have changed because of the sheer remorse they feel?<\/span><\/p>\n This may not be the best idea to hold on to. Can cheaters stop cheating? Yes, and they often do so precisely because of the remorse they feel.<\/span><\/p>\n However, this is an unhealthy basis for your future relationship. It’s like when a child stops climbing on trees because you got angry at them.<\/span><\/p>\n After enough time has passed and when you’re not looking, they’ll start checking out the tree again.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Why people cheat?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>Can people change after cheating because they feel remorse?<\/span><\/h2>\n