Second Chances... (55)

Jul 30, 2012 3:21 PM CST Second Chances...
Do you think everyone deserves a second chance in a relationship or are you the the "once bitten twice shy" type of person?? conversing

Now i know the people that have been burned by a cheat before will say "once a cheater always a cheater" and all that craic, i'm all for giving someone a second chance, of course it depends who it was and how i felt about them, but if i loved her then i'd give her a second chance and see if we can rebuild our relationship and start trusting again....well??dunno
Jul 30, 2012 3:25 PM CST Second Chances...
facetowardsfront
facetowardsfrontfacetowardsfrontCork, Ireland42 Threads 1 Polls 2,921 Posts
mcattack: Do you think everyone deserves a second chance in a relationship or are you the the "once bitten twice shy" type of person?


No second chances. Once they start to pull stunts they are only going to escalate if you give them the chance.
Jul 30, 2012 3:27 PM CST Second Chances...
Glengirl
GlengirlGlengirlConvoy, Donegal Ireland54 Threads 2 Polls 5,560 Posts
mcattack: Do you think everyone deserves a second chance in a relationship or are you the the "once bitten twice shy" type of person??

Now i know the people that have been burned by a cheat before will say "once a cheater always a cheater" and all that craic, i'm all for giving someone a second chance, of course it depends who it was and how i felt about them, but if i loved her then i'd give her a second chance and see if we can rebuild our relationship and start trusting again....well??


It all depends on what the second chance is for, and like you say, how much you love this person.

I think a lot of people use their partners indiscretion (whatever it was) as the excuse to get out, in so far as they weren't brave/strong enough to make the break without that excuse dunno
Jul 30, 2012 3:29 PM CST Second Chances...
facetowardsfront
facetowardsfrontfacetowardsfrontCork, Ireland42 Threads 1 Polls 2,921 Posts
Glengirl: It all depends on what the second chance is for, and like you say, how much you love this person.

I think a lot of people use their partners indiscretion (whatever it was) as the excuse to get out, in so far as they weren't brave/strong enough to make the break without that excuse


That's true and if you give them a second chance they will only have to cheat again to try and get your attention.

Are you talking just a second chance Mac or are you talking third and fourth chances too?
Jul 30, 2012 3:33 PM CST Second Chances...
granuaile
granuailegranuaileDublin, Ireland369 Posts
mcattack: Do you think everyone deserves a second chance in a relationship or are you the the "once bitten twice shy" type of person??

Now i know the people that have been burned by a cheat before will say "once a cheater always a cheater" and all that craic, i'm all for giving someone a second chance, of course it depends who it was and how i felt about them, but if i loved her then i'd give her a second chance and see if we can rebuild our relationship and start trusting again....well??


I think we all deserve a second chance, but if you don't learn by your mistake then that's it, you're out. No more chances.
Jul 30, 2012 3:34 PM CST Second Chances...
Glengirl
GlengirlGlengirlConvoy, Donegal Ireland54 Threads 2 Polls 5,560 Posts
facetowardsfront: That's true and if you give them a second chance they will only have to cheat again to try and get your attention.

Are you talking just a second chance Mac or are you talking third and fourth chances too?


Cheating is about the only instance that I would consider giving a second chance (and I'm not sure that I would). If it involved an addiction, drink/drugs/gambling etc, not a hope in hell scold
Jul 30, 2012 3:34 PM CST Second Chances...
mcattack: Do you think everyone deserves a second chance in a relationship or are you the the "once bitten twice shy" type of person??

Now i know the people that have been burned by a cheat before will say "once a cheater always a cheater" and all that craic, i'm all for giving someone a second chance, of course it depends who it was and how i felt about them, but if i loved her then i'd give her a second chance and see if we can rebuild our relationship and start trusting again....well??
Yeh I'd defo give a second chance. I guess it depends on the situation. If I really liked someone I'd hope we could sort it out. But some things just cant be sorted I guess.
Jul 30, 2012 3:37 PM CST Second Chances...
facetowardsfront
facetowardsfrontfacetowardsfrontCork, Ireland42 Threads 1 Polls 2,921 Posts
Glengirl: Cheating is about the only instance that I would consider giving a second chance (and I'm not sure that I would). If it involved an addiction, drink/drugs/gambling etc, not a hope in hell


Oh God yeah, the addicts would take as many chances as you were foolish enough to give them
Jul 30, 2012 3:38 PM CST Second Chances...
tusiemc
tusiemctusiemcKildare, Ireland102 Threads 1 Polls 2,123 Posts
its like what everyone is saying it depends on the situation and how you feel about that person but I would guarantee 100% there wouldn't be a third chance....
Jul 30, 2012 3:43 PM CST Second Chances...
tusiemc: its like what everyone is saying it depends on the situation and how you feel about that person but I would guarantee 100% there wouldn't be a third chance....


Tusie we both know you'd be giving me chance after chance grin laugh
Jul 30, 2012 3:43 PM CST Second Chances...
Short Answer Macca: No. And I wouldn't expect a second chance either.thumbs up
Jul 30, 2012 3:45 PM CST Second Chances...
facetowardsfront: That's true and if you give them a second chance they will only have to cheat again to try and get your attention.

Are you talking just a second chance Mac or are you talking third and fourth chances too?


Just second chances, i know there are people out there that would run a mile and not even contemplate a second chance..men and women!! we're all human after all and can make mistakes thumbs up
Jul 30, 2012 3:45 PM CST Second Chances...
Seafilly
SeafillySeafillycork, Cork Ireland1 Threads 150 Posts
mcattack: Do you think everyone deserves a second chance in a relationship or are you the the "once bitten twice shy" type of person??

Now i know the people that have been burned by a cheat before will say "once a cheater always a cheater" and all that craic, i'm all for giving someone a second chance, of course it depends who it was and how i felt about them, but if i loved her then i'd give her a second chance and see if we can rebuild our relationship and start trusting again....well??


I do believe in second chances. Unforunately, also in third and fourth chances, which, I have learned, is not always a good way to be.

Nobody is without flaws. We all make mistakes. If BOTH parties involved are willing to admit to them, learn from them and forgive them, then there is no good reason to not try and rebuild the relationship - as long as both still have feelings for each other.

However, there comes a time when enough is enough and there is no going back.

In the case of cheating, it would very much depend on the circumstances.
Jul 30, 2012 3:47 PM CST Second Chances...
facetowardsfront
facetowardsfrontfacetowardsfrontCork, Ireland42 Threads 1 Polls 2,921 Posts
mcattack: Just second chances, i know there are people out there that would run a mile and not even contemplate a second chance..men and women!! we're all human after all and can make mistakes


Ok, that's fair enough but after the first mistake I would tell them, as I have done, "you did that once and you may do it twice but you won't do it a third time". They can figure that out laugh
Jul 30, 2012 3:48 PM CST Second Chances...
irishminxi
irishminxiirishminxiKildare, Dublin Ireland6 Threads 1 Polls 562 Posts
Most likely not, once trust is lost...can be kinda hard to find it again.
Jul 30, 2012 3:48 PM CST Second Chances...
LadyBlackAdder
LadyBlackAdderLadyBlackAdderKillarney, Kerry Ireland24 Threads 2,355 Posts
I believe in 2nd chances because we can all make mistakes but it would depend on the circumstances, of course. Like what the person did to need a 2nd chance and whether or not they really wanted one. I think I would draw the line at 3rd or 4th chances, though. However, we all have different tolerance levels and some of us could have been bitten so many times that we can't give any more chances to anybody.
Jul 30, 2012 3:48 PM CST Second Chances...
tusiemc
tusiemctusiemcKildare, Ireland102 Threads 1 Polls 2,123 Posts
mcattack: Tusie we both know you'd be giving me chance after chance


absolutely macca your so special and an exception to the ruleroll eyes laugh
Jul 30, 2012 3:49 PM CST Second Chances...
Alpina84
Alpina84Alpina84Limerick, Ireland6 Posts
mcattack: Do you think everyone deserves a second chance in a relationship or are you the the "once bitten twice shy" type of person??

Now i know the people that have been burned by a cheat before will say "once a cheater always a cheater" and all that craic, i'm all for giving someone a second chance, of course it depends who it was and how i felt about them, but if i loved her then i'd give her a second chance and see if we can rebuild our relationship and start trusting again....well??


I might give a second chance but i don't think i'll ever trust that person again...
Jul 30, 2012 3:49 PM CST Second Chances...
MADDOG69: Short Answer Macca: No. And I wouldn't expect a second chance either.


Why though?? have you ever cheated on anyone?? dunno
Jul 30, 2012 3:54 PM CST Second Chances...
Glengirl
GlengirlGlengirlConvoy, Donegal Ireland54 Threads 2 Polls 5,560 Posts
Alpina84: I might give a second chance but i don't think i'll ever trust that person again...


If you can't trust the person you're with, you shouldn't be there.
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