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?
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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?
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