#5 Life Lessons We Can Learn from Infidelity in the Movies

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5 Life Lessons We Can Learn from Infidelity in the Movies

There are tons of Hollywood movies that warn about the hidden and obvious dangers of infidelity. As you watch genres of movies that touch on the subject, you begin to realize that some people learn from it while others don’t. Fortunately, you can learn from any experience if you look objectively and do what is best for future love, health, and happiness. Consider this simple set of lessons that you can learn from experiencing infidelity in a prior or current relationship.

Don’t Beat Yourself Up If It Happens

One of the most surprising responses to being cheated on is to start criticizing yourself. Refuse to beat yourself up for not being good enough. Your mate is guilty of breaking your trust, and it is not your fault. No matter who you are or what you look like, you must realize that an act of infidelity is a failure on their behalf if you both agreed to be in a committed union of any kind. You could be the most beautiful man or woman in the world, but it can still happen to you if the person does not respect the terms of the relationship. Ask and read about some of the most famous actors, models, entertainers, and athletes who are stars on the world stage but still experience infidelity at home.

Romantic movies often give people the impression that many relationships last. The Medium discusses that infidelity often teaches you that love is not enough to make any relationship work well or last long. For many caught up in rose-colored glasses, these truths are hard to take. Think of ice cream. Some people want to taste all 88 flavors before realizing that vanilla chocolate swirl is their favorite. Now, if you have the right swirl of personality, looks, and the courage to stick around through the madness, you may end up with the person. Or not.

Never Try to Make Your Partner Jealous

Attempting to hang around and make the person jealous who cheated on you is foolish. If he or she has already broken your trust, playing games back and forth is not recommended. If you cannot forgive and they are unwilling to be faithful, it’s best to end the relationship before you are hurt more or something worse occurs. Playing games to incite jealousy can lead to bitter arguments. In some cases, it can lead to embarrassing scenes in public, verbal abuse, domestic violence, or even worse for either party.

Focus on Becoming Your Best Self

One of the most rewarding moments in a movie is when the main character has been cheated on and they makeover themselves and rise to become the best version of themselves. Always wanted to lose weight? Go ahead and start that diet that you have been putting off, and you will start seeing benefits in time for your next mate. Do you have an interest in returning to college or receiving more career training? If so, the best time may be right after a breakup to occupy your time with meaningful thoughts. Plus, who knows? The new love of your life may be strolling the halls on the way to class.

Give Yourself Time To Heal

Taking the time to get over someone is not only necessary, but it is essential for your sanity and health in the short and long term. If you are still bothered daily by a relationship that ended months (or even years) ago, then you may want to get counseling to help you move past it. Many women who have been cheated on wonder “why do men cheat on good women?” Trying to figure it out in an emotional state can be unnecessarily painful, but counseling can prevent you from tipping overboard into a rabbit hole of thoughts. Although your heartstrings may feel pulled, you must choose rationality. A confidante or a counselor can help you calm down and change your perspective faster. Relationships are contracts between people.

A flaw in character or a lack of morals is usually to blame if infidelity occurs. If a person believes they can get away with it or has no real loyalty to the one that they are with, then cheating when another opportunity presents itself is not unusual. It makes sense to break up with one person before laying down with another. Never be with anyone who doesn’t value your romantic bond. The key is to date people who have the same values and intentions for the relationship as you do.

Sometimes They Come Back

Like some movies with seemingly endless reboots, sometimes they come back. If a cheating mate does, you better be prepared for the consequences. The person may have changed their ways, but it is also possible that they have arrived for round two of the infidelity game. Don’t play with shady characters if you are looking for real love. Whenever you break up with somebody and they attempt to come back, It is critical to remind yourself why you broke up in the first place. Chances are, they will repeat the same mistakes if they have not grown in character and devotion to you.

It is critical to define the rules and expectations in every romantic relationship that you forge with another person to avoid the pain of infidelity. If you are currently in a relationship with someone who has cheated on you, you must decide if it is worth staying around. If you are married or have children, it may be more important to try to find a way to work it out. If not, be willing to close the door to find new love, happiness, and peace of mind.

There are potential mates everywhere, so there may be near endless temptation for anyone whose heart and mind have no allegiance to your relationship terms. Seek someone with a solid character who values what you do, and you can limit your chances of heartbreak from infidelity. Learn the hard lessons quickly so you don’t have to grieve the old longer than necessary. If your feelings have made your thinking blurry, cast aside sentiment for a moment to gain clarity. You are never alone. There are more than seven billion people in the world, and you have plenty of chances to find love and build a relationship with someone who is faithful and brings you joy and excitement.

by Sierra Powell

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