Been with my GF since college and we recently hit the 4 year mark. 1-2 years into our relationship I found out she had instances of micro-cheating (flirting with guys, talking to ex’s etc - but nothing physical) and we addressed it. To her credit and my knowledge, she’s been apologetic and great at respecting boundaries since, but I still feel the pain from her actions years ago (and have talked to her about it). Feeling lost about whether to just leave or to try and work things out

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First thing: never heard the term “micro-cheating” before. In my book, you have either crossed the line and cheated - or you haven’t. While her actions may have bothered you, what you described I don’t think crosses the line of cheating. Everyone with a libido and a pulse flirts to some extent. And when you say that she talks to ex’s, was she banned(?!) from ever having conversations with these people or were the conversations about something more concerning? I dunno, but being so worked up about harmless flirting (without you providing any more detail) and her merely speaking to ex’s (again, lack of context/detail) sounds more like a “you” problem. Is there something in your shared history that’s driving this worry that you’ve left out of the story?

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These seem like minor indiscretions at a very young age that she has apologized for. If you can’t really forgive, you should let her go. She deserves better than having those held over her head forever. You should try to go find this perfectly secure relationship you’re looking for.

Alternatively, you can grow up. Life is long and filled with challenges, change, mistakes, and growth. For the small stuff, it’s much easier if you can accept apologies, and offer forgiveness and acceptance. There will be times when you’re on the other side of the table.

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AMEN to this!!!

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LEAVE OP. You’re so young and deserving of a real adult relationship built on trust and respect.

Also WTF came up with the term “micro” cheating? 🙄

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Can you give us an example of how she was flirting?

I think if she did it before she will do it again. Cheaters are like addicts, its just a matter of time before relapse when you guys have tough times ahead in future.

All cheaters here will probably tell you to “forgive her” or waste money on therapy but whats the guarantee she wont do it years into your marriage if you end up having kids?

I only ask for one thing in relationships: loyalty. Loyalty is the concrete foundation of relationships and respect is the frame. Respect can be worked on but without loyalty whole thing can come crashing down. Divorces are much more life altering than breakups in 20s.
You also seem young in 20s so you really dont want to extend this into your 30s.

It takes lot of courage to walk away in life so i can understand your hesitance but there’s a reason even 2 years later you still feel the pain, its your instincts telling you something.

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