Coming Clean After An Affair: Is It Really Necessary?
Betrayal may begin with small secrets but there could be more to the story.
You will agree that someone finding out that the person they chose to trust the most has betrayed that trust can be one of the most painful experiences in their relationship. So, you can imagine how, for the straying partner who realizes they have made a mistake and now wants to concentrate on their primary relationship and make it work, the decision of whether to come clean about an affair is a tough one.
There will be so many questions: is there a chance it can actually make things worse? What if it causes immediate harm? What if the damage to the relationship can’t be fixed?
Now, coming clean is usually a pretty common recommendation, but we have to acknowledge that once the betrayed partner is made aware of the affair, their heart will be broken, and they will be forced to endure the pain. Is that truly the best course of action?
Perhaps a quick look at some of the pros and cons can help us shed some light on the dilemma.
The pros:
- Of course, honesty is vital to maintaining and rebuilding trust in relationships. So, when a partner who has strayed comes clean it is hoped, at least, that their…
