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She betrayed you and she knows it. If you take her back, just know that deep down she won’t respect you.
Forgive her but get her out of your life. Like others have said, if you take her back you lack self respect, and that lack of self respect is probably why she cheated to begin with. Take your space back, and heal. She probably just wants to work on it because she wasn’t ready to have to figure her life out by herself, but that’s her problem and not yours.
For me, I’ve never considered cheating a 100% dealbreaker but I know a lot of people do. Obviously, it has a terrible impact on the relationship and trust but I think it’s something 2 people can work through if they want to. That being said, it sounds like it’s very fresh for you and the emotions/hurt will take time to process. For me, I would want to take into account the following:
1. Did she tell you (without you asking) or did you find out?
2. What were the circumstances? Was this a spur of the moment temptation/lapse in judgment or was this a long term emotional/physical affair?
3. Is she self aware enough to identify why she did it?
4. Does this relationship satisfy both of your needs and is your communication strong enough to periodically reevaluate whether you both are getting your needs met?
5. With time, do you think you can move past this with trust in the relationship and without resentment?
Be strong. Do you have the 30-day exit in writing, such as in a text? Think of a plan B in case she doesn’t leave. In many states you can’t legally kick a “roommate” out if there’s no proof of a 30-day notice. And sometimes it’s longer; in NY it’s 30 days for under 1 year, but 60 days for 1–2 years and 90 days for over 2 years.
Even if you gave her another chance the trust is dead and you’ll second guess them forever. There’s no come back, nor should there be.
“You’re not giving her a chance to redeem herself” ??? More like she didn’t give herself a chance at being faithful. Lack of accountability, and resulting to gaslighting
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End it. No contact. Do not speak to her. Don’t cry in front of her. Don’t express your pain to her. She deserves nothing but a phantom of your former self.
Focus on you. Physical and mental health. Go to therapy to heal emotionally. Begin to envision YOUR life. She’s not longer in it.
You don't need her permission to break up with her. Why are you giving someone that much power when their integrity is in shambles and trust is gone? There are good people out there. She's not one of them in the area of relationships.