Trust Is the Most Important Ingredient in Any Relationship

Trust is the most important ingredient in any relationship. Without trust, the relationship doesn't actually mean anything. Most people who get caught cheating apologise and give the 'it will never happen again' spiel. They are so concerned with holding onto their relationship that they fail to recognise it's become a black hole consuming their self respect. If you cheat, it's because something other than the relationship is more important to them. It may be power over others or validation through sex. Whatever it is, it's clear that the cheater's values are not aligned in a way to support a healthy relationship.