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When should you walk away after infidelity?

Deciding when to walk away after infidelity is an intensely personal decision, and each circumstance and individual reaction to infidelity is unique. You may want to consider walking away if the relationship has been toxic or abusive in any way, or if the infidelity involved physical, emotional, or financial violations of trust.

If you can’t trust your partner any longer, it may be time to end the relationship and focus on healing.

It’s important to realize that you can still stay with a partner and rebuild a relationship after infidelity if that’s what you truly want. To repair the relationship, the couple needs to be open to deep emotional work and build new boundaries and trust.

If the couple isn’t ready to embark on some serious relationship repair, then it may be best to consider walking away.

Ultimately, only you can decide when to walk away after infidelity. Take some time to reflect on your relationship, talk to a trusted friend or therapist, and ultimately decide if ending the relationship is the best thing for your emotional wellbeing.