So my ex and I were together for about 2-3 months. We were exclusively seeing each other but not an official couple. We had an issue about long distance since he would be moving back to live with his family, about a 6 hour drive away. This was his first real “relationship” in about four years and we were moving pretty fast.

He ended up sleeping with a girl he used to hook up with before me. He didn’t admit to it at first but ended things with me the same day, he packed my stuff from his place and gave it to me after a short conversation about how I wasn’t who he wanted to be with anymore. I had no idea the true reason for breaking up until a few weeks later.

He’s moved in with his family and we have been talking casually daily (as friends). I have no problem talking to him about the issue or in general, we’re really good friends. In regards to our relationship he expresses constant regret for what he did and is actively trying to change himself for the better. He says that after he knows I’m the person he wants to be with and understands that I need time to heal before I could ever think about being with him again. He says he can wait for me to be ready and is ready to take whatever steps needed to heal our relationship. I do appreciate his constant reassurance but I’m not sure if I will ever truly heal from this..

I’m not sure if I should take him back because i don’t know if I could trust him again. I don’t know if it’ll be worth it, you know? What does this say about myself if I could take back someone who was so ready to leave me behind?

What do you guys think?? Have you worked things out with a cheater? Are you happy? Is this a good idea to give him another chance?