Cheating is one way to deal with dissatisfaction in a relationship. The very word itself is an admission of dishonesty and a lack of integrity. The interesting part of that is that the word integrity literally means “whole” (from the Latin word integer). Thus, cheating is a sign, one of many, that one is not whole. Very few of us are, and recognizing that and doing the work to become more whole is how we can move forward. It’s also imperative to fully acknowledge the pain one has caused by cheating. Not doing so keeps one fragmented.