Is it normal to cheat in the beginning of a relationship?

But when cheating happens at the very beginning of the relationship, those happy, butterflies-in-your-stomach feelings can become heavier and more conflicted. Cheating, of course, complicates things and, in some cases can be the end of the relationship. But it doesnt have to be that way.

How many relationships end with cheating?

“In general, more than half the relationships (55 percent) ended immediately after one partner admits to cheating, with 30 percent deciding to stay together but breaking up eventually, and only 15 percent of couples able to successfully recover from infidelity,” says Leo.

Does a cheater change?

Can a cheater change his or her ways? Yes, if you give them a chance, marriage therapists say.