How to Apologize for Cheating: 4 Sincere Apology Letter Examples

There is nothing you can possibly do that is worse than cheating on your partner.

With the advances in technology nowadays, it is easy for your partner to catch you cheating. It can be done by searching within your social media accounts or using software like WhatsApp cheating apps.

When you cheat, you betray the trust that was in the relationship. Without trust, there can never be a good relationship.

Therefore, the best thing you can do is to apologize and be upfront for cheating to ensure that your sorry is believed, and hopefully accepted. Here are some examples to guide you on how to apologize for cheating on your partner.

What to bear in mind before apologizing for cheating on your partner

01Take Responsibility

Taking responsibility for your actions should be the first thing that you do.

Instead of making lame excuses, such as “I didn’t mean to cheat” or “I didn’t want to cheat,” are only going to make things worse.

You need to make sure that you apologize clearly. You need to make the other person realize how sorry you are for your actions.

E.g. “I know that I was the one who destroyed everything beautiful that we built. I also want to be the one to make everything like it was before, if that’s possible. I have no excuses for my actions.

02Promise to Never Cheat Again

A key part of your apology should be to make your significant other realize that you have changed as a person and as a partner.

You have become more mature, and you are ready to be together. You should always let your partner know that you will never cheat on him/her again. You need to make this promise to your partner.

E.g. “I know that things have not been working out for us lately, and a major part of it has been caused by my cheating. Now that I know how wrong I was to hurt you, I will never do it again. I can promise you this.

Next time I am going to discuss everything going on in my mind so that we can communicate in a better way. This way, things never have to go this far again.”

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03Give Your Partner Time to Process and Don’t Be Clingy

Now, a key part of an apology is not overdoing it. You don’t need to make it worse by exaggerating things, lying, or making excuses.

If you think that cheating is a problem that you have not yet fixed, you should give your relationship some time before you try reaching out to your partner.

E.g. “I know that I made some very bad choices, which I regret right now. However, if you give me the chance to come back into your life, I am going to make sure that it is the best decision of your life.

I know that I risked your health, our children’s home, our happiness, and most of all, your heart. I broke your trust. Please forgive me for doing all of that.”

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01 – Example apology letter for how to apologize for cheating on your girlfriend

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I know it has been a long time since we last talked. I am also aware that I am months too late to say I am sorry for what I did.

It’s hard to admit, but I have no choice because I have to come clean. You may have noticed that for the past couple of weeks, I have become quite distant, this is because of my cheating.

The truth of the matter is that I am involved in something that I shouldn’t have gotten into in the first place. I am sorry to say that I have been going out with someone else behind your back.

I have no excuses for my actions because you have been a wonderful girlfriend. For the sake of my conscience as well as our relationship, I want to say I am sorry for cheating.

I wanted to come clean so that you do not hear this from anyone else. I am willing to take responsibility for what I did, because I regret my actions.

I know that the trust had can never be the same again, but I am hopeful that we will give it a second chance. I am very sorry for betraying your trust.

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02 – Apology letter example on how to apologize for cheating on my boyfriend

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Let me start by saying that you are an amazing and important man to me. I also want to let you know that I had never wanted, or intended to hurt you.

I know it will be difficult for you to believe me, but I have to let you know anyway. No matter what I have done, I still love you.

I cheated on you. I don’t know why, especially because I meant it when I say you have a special place in my heart. I may have given another man my affection and time, but my love belongs to you.

I know it’s difficult to believe that if I truly loved you, I could hurt you the way I did. It was a terrible mistake and I will regret my actions for the rest of my life.

I don’t know what else to say, but I am sorry for making you feel like you don’t matter to me.

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03 – Apology letter after cheating on my wife

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I just wish there was a way to turn back the clock to when I decided to cheat, instead of being faithful. I wish I had never betrayed your trust, but I know I now have.

I am in absolute agony thinking about my actions, but I know that you are going through much more pain. I am sorry for doing this to you and to our relationship because I have realized that I was beyond stupid.

Words can’t describe what knowing that you have given up on me feels like. I know I was thoughtless and selfish. The thrill I was seeking, will cost me for the rest of my life, and the worst thing is that I have dragged you into this mess.

The worst part of my cheating is knowing that everything was my fault because I was hot-headed. Things will never be the same in our family, but I will do what I can to be a better husband.

I am sorry my dear wife for cheating, but I will now put you first, and I will never do anything to disappoint you again. I am willing to work hard to demonstrate to you that I am a changed man so that I can make it up for you.

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04 – Apology letter example on How to apologize for cheating on my husband

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Nothing I can say to you will comfort you, and I am really sorry for the pain I have caused. My husband, I pray and hope that you will find it in your heart to forgive me for cheating on you.

You are a perfect person and you are everything I need in a husband. I am sorry for betraying your trust. You are more than I could have ever dreamed, and I want to spend the rest of our lives together.

I know now that I had been blind not to know that I already have the best husband. I chose the wrong path and as a result, I have caused you so much pain.

I am sorry from the bottom of my heart for ruining the wonderful life we had together. I am sorry for my actions, and I can only hope that you will one day forgive me.

I cheated on you, and that is unforgivable. But for the sake of our children, I hope we can find a way to resolve this so that we can keep our family together.

You are my first love and the most important person in my life. Our relationship is everything to me and I know I am far from being perfect, but I will do everything possible towards becoming one for you.

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Concluding thoughts

It’s important to show that you are sorry for cheating, then make every effort to help them believe you are willing to correct the situation.

This will help them believe that you are ready to put your energy back into your relationship with them. If you had not decided on how to apologize for cheating on your partner, the apology letters above should encourage you to write one.