I first started dating at 17. I was cheated on when I was almost 19, leaving me insecure and not trusting of any girl, though I continued to date others. It happened again when I was 22, but didn't find out until after we broke up. My insecurities were at their worst once I was cheated on for the third time, last year, at 24. After that relationship ended, I put off dating for a little awhile. I turned down multiple girls, and felt proud of myself. For once, I was content being single...

Then I met the latest girl. I was hesitant to give her much romance and love, but after about 6 months, I started to cave. I really started to love this girl and trusted her - something I hadn't given anyone since my first girlfriend at 17. Unfortunately, just a few days after this past Christmas, she came home from out of town in a crying, scared mess. She was honest & admitted she had cheated while back in her hometown over the break. Long story short, we broke up.

Currently (past two weeks), I've been seeing a counselor to help better myself. I've never felt more confident that I'll be a stronger, better man in the future. But I'm also scared... I fear that I won't be able to trust anyone for a very long time. So, I ask of you, those of you who have been cheated on, how are you able to trust others again?
user
I've been cheated on by four different women, now I'm worried I'll never trust anyone ever again.
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I first started dating at 17. I was cheated on when I was almost 19, leaving me insecure and not trusting of any girl, though I continued to date others. It happened again when I was 22, but didn't find out until after we broke up. My insecurities were at their worst once I was cheated on for the third time, last year, at 24. After that relationship ended, I put off dating for a little awhile. I turned down multiple girls, and felt proud of myself. For once, I was content being single...

Then I met the latest girl. I was hesitant to give her much romance and love, but after about 6 months, I started to cave. I really started to love this girl and trusted her - something I hadn't given anyone since my first girlfriend at 17. Unfortunately, just a few days after this past Christmas, she came home from out of town in a crying, scared mess. She was honest & admitted she had cheated while back in her hometown over the break. Long story short, we broke up.

Currently (past two weeks), I've been seeing a counselor to help better myself. I've never felt more confident that I'll be a stronger, better man in the future. But I'm also scared... I fear that I won't be able to trust anyone for a very long time. So, I ask of you, those of you who have been cheated on, how are you able to trust others again?
user
I [25M] recently had my trust broken, how do I trust others again?
assistant