Being cheated on is painf as hell. For most of us, its our worst fear in a monogamous relationship . The lies, betrayal, and deception all from some body we love and trust can feel just like the end around the globe.

Infidelity is oftentimes described as a terrible experience, claims Lizbeth Hernandez , LMFT. Someone experiences the phases of grief : denial, anger, bargaining, depression , and acceptance. The individual could also experience self-blame, emotions of inadequacy, low self-worth, hopelessness, heightened anxiety , and vnerability.