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What does it mean?
Marrying a cheater results in marriage to a cheater.
In plain terms
Cheating behavior persists if you marry someone who does it.
What can you take from it?
Do not expect infidelity to change after marriage.

Where it applies

  • dating
  • marriage decisions
  • breakups

Putting it to work

  • assess past behavior
  • set boundaries
  • walk away

Questions to consider

  • Have you ignored red flags?
  • Do you trust them with loyalty?

Another view

People can change with genuine effort and therapy.

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