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What to do when you've cheated on someone

By ReachOut Accredited

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About this service

Cheating can cause a lot of pain for everyone involved, including the person who cheated. It’s common for people to struggle with guilt, panic and confusion after cheating. Here's what sex and relationships therapist Aleks Trkulja has to say about how to take action.

This service may help:

  • Process the feelings and motivations behind cheating
  • Take accountability and communicate honestly with your partner
  • Navigate the guilt and next steps following a breach of trust

Service for

Anyone in need

Cost

Free

Age group

12 to 25 years

Availability

24/7

Duration

1 day or One-off service

Engagement

Self-guided
Guidelines
During production, we consulted Aleks Trkulja, a certified Sex and Relationship Therapist, Body Image Therapist and trauma-informed clinician.