Do you believe once a cheat ALWAYS a cheat?

[ghunter]

Yes, I believe once a cheat always a cheat.  Some try to change, but if they don't ask God to change them than they won't change.  I believe if you ask God to change you and you really beleive he can then anything is possible with God.

[loriecampbell]

People make mistakes. Now, if someone cheated on me more than once that's a different story. 

[annettefayeroach]

I so believe once a cheat always a cheat.

[sgluckadoo]

I dont in all cases. I think sometimes there are situations where a person cheats (not okay!) but it is limited to that time only.

[derrick12480]

Once a cheat always a cheat? For the most part yes. In very slim circumstances if it was just a mistake than maybe the person isn't. But nobody should put themselves in those situations where it could happen in the first place.

[eaparicio]

yes

[AFree360]

Come on, I mean there's something called "benefit of the doubt" and its pricetag is free so would it hrt to give it?..

[cateyes1]

No. If a person has cheated once, it does not mean they will continue to do it. They may do it again, or they may stop.

My bet is on...they do it AGAIN!!!!!!

[tantricia44]

I agree with the majority of the responses. Once a cheat, always a cheat! I tried to forgive once but I couldn't get the negative thoughts in my mind & the fear that he'd do it again. So, in the end I broke up with him. The funny thing is after I did that I felt light & free. The only thing that I was going to miss was his dog. LoL..... I'd never forget that look on his face as hugged & kissed his dog good bye for the last time! Just like a spouse beater, they promise they won't do it again but they do. So, my motto is, there is no 3 strikes in trying to fix a relationship. Once you cheat on me, you're out the door & it's  over forever!

[SweetVengenz]

So far, that's the experience I've had with cheaters...once a cheat always a cheat! There may be some people who find the "right" one and settle down, but the majority never change.

[acarswell]

In a lot of cases yes once a cheat always a cheat. But I believe you shouldnt group everyone together like that. Circumstances play a big role a lot of times. I think that some people who cheat once wont do it again. It all depends on the person and the reason.  Besides who are we to judge

[amstewart]

As Dr. Phil likes to say, "The best predictor of future behaviors is past behaviors."  (or something like that)
I think ALWAYS is the wrong word, more like usually or typically.  Some people do learn from mistakes and grow.
If Christ took the same stance with us we would all be forever condemned and not saved.  There is always room for repentance and grace.
It really depends on the person and their character.
It is disturbing that all you hear about is infidelity.  What message does that send to the regular people when celebrities are never satisfied, even when they are with what seem to be the most beautiful/desirable people.
Why can't we be committed and happy with the ones we have chosen to spend our lives with.  There's more to life than sex!

[cateyes1]

If you cheat hand have a conscience you did something wrong, you won't do it. But if you don't care the first time you did and you didn't get caught obviously you will keep on doing it again.

But how can one even have a conscience if they cheat in the first place 

[annettefayeroach]

I think once a cheater always a cheater.

[plennis]

I think some people will cheat, then their conscious will eat them up and they will not cheat again.