FROM A woman's point of view, it's not easy to take a stand. It depends on various factors. For one, the level of commitment. If it's a new relationship and you've been going around for a few months, there are chances you'll walk out. But if your relationship has stood the test of time, you may decide to give your partner another chance. I would love to believe that humans are monogamous but that's not true. Men just can't stop looking. At 50, in the post m e n o p a u s a l stage, your mental makeup is different. A day's betrayal is very small compared to a lifetime of happiness. But if you are 19, and have been betrayed I think you should kick the guy out of your life. In an arranged marriage, it's easier to forgive, as the foundation is a compromise.While in such situations,men find it harder to forgive women, women more often than not compromise, as they are financially dependant. Ultimately it's the strength of character, which is the key ingredient. If you have it, you'll pass the acid test.
Yes it's forgivable, unless it's a pattern. We all are human and make mistakes. I'm not saying it's easy to forgive. The question of trusting your partner once again lingers in your mind, but if you are serious about that person, it's worth giving it another shot. However, if the person is doing it on a regular basis, you have a problem at hand. There are numerous opportunities and temptations available to everyone but it's the strength of character that matters. If you can slip, you will slip no matter what profession you are in, although I concede that in Bollywood and the world of glamour, such issues continuously hit the headlines since we are in the public eye. I've been through this. I know it makes you very insecure, brings up issues of self-esteem, self-worth and a whole host of other questions about the relationship. As for me, if I ever did something like this I'd die a million deaths, since I've got a very hyperactive conscious.
As told to MINAR LAMBA (Source: Times of India)