How many times do you have to cheat to be a serial cheater?

I define a serial cheater as a married person who willfully and deliberately has had more than one extramarital romantic relationship. Most of the over 10,000 cases of infidelity that I have witnessed have not involved serial cheating because these unfaithful spouses were not trying to have an affair.

Can cheating be a one time thing?

“Typically, one-time cheaters are searching for a way to fill the void of what is missing in their relationships, be it emotional or physical affection,” relationship coach, Jenna Ponaman, CPC, tells Bustle. Regardless of their motivation, one-time cheaters will be truly remorseful.

What’s the difference between a one-time cheater and a serial cheater?

One-time cheaters, if they’re truly remorseful, will own up to their mistakes. Serial cheaters don’t think cheating is as big of a deal as one-time cheaters do. As relationship expert and author April Masini tells Bustle, serial cheaters are used to cheating.

What is considered serial cheating in a relationship?

Sergey Filimonov/ Stocksy Dr. Edelman ultimately defines serial cheating as “a continuous pattern of seeking out sexual relationships with people other than you partner, without your partner being OK with it.”

Do serial cheaters ever apologize?

Serial cheaters, on the other hand, might apologize, dismiss their actions and motives, and promise never to do it again. Whether or not that actually happens is really up to the individual. When you love someone, causing them emotional pain is the last thing you want to do.

Are one-time cheaters ever truly remorseful?

“Typically, one-time cheaters are searching for a way to fill the void of what is missing in their relationships, be it emotional or physical affection,” relationship coach, Jenna Ponaman, CPC, tells Bustle. Regardless of their motivation, one-time cheaters will be truly remorseful.