Cheating is a huge problem for the average marriage. There is no doubt about that. But, cheating is usually a symptom of a different problem rather than the problem itself.
Let's face it. Happy people don't cheat. It doesn't mean that it's your fault your wife cheated on you. That's not what I'm saying at all. It does mean that you're going to have to look way beyond the cheating to find out what is really going on with your marriage and have any hope at all of making things right.
How do you go about healing though once the deed has been done and all the cards are on the table about your wife's cheating?
1) Get to the root of the problem. There are many times when it is better to focus on the future but in this particular case you're going to have to take a long, hard look back before you can even hope to begin looking forward. Until you get down to the source of the troubles in your marriage, you aren't going to be able to have your long, happy life ahead of you.
2) Work out a compromise or solution for the problem that both of you can live with. This is not the time for false promises. It isn't the time to make bargains that are just too difficult for you to sustain for the rest of your lives. Chances are that both of you are going to need to bend in order to bring the real healing your marriage needs to bear. Make sure that in bending, neither of you must break.
3) Discuss your expectations, hopes, and dreams for your marriage. I know. It's not something most guys are easily willing to open up about but this is one time you need to be the one to take initiative and get the dialog going. Hopefully two things will come out of this conversation. One, you'll both see areas in your marriage where improvements can be made. Two, you'll both learn to recognize that some of your expectations for marriage are a bit unrealistic and adjust them accordingly.
4) Find and set common goals for the future. Marriages need to be going somewhere. Set goals as a couple that you can work together to accomplish. Set goals independently and cheer each other on as you set out to accomplish those. Then look forward to a long, healthy, and happy marriage.
These tips are excellent tips for helping heal your marriage and even helping you get your ex back.