We all make mistakes, and some are bigger than others. No one can deny the fact that Cheating on a spouse or committed partner is a big one. So what do you do once the damage is done, and better yet, how do you deal with the problem and fix the situation, can it be fixed?

1. "WHY!" - The first thing to understand is that cheating often signifies that there is something wrong, or missing from your current relationship. The goal before you apologize is to find out what that problem is, so once you and your partner move past the initial shock of your actions, you can decide how to best address the problem.

2. "Do you love him?" If you got caught cheating on your significant other, they will be angry, and will most likely ask a lot of detailed questions. These are going to be hard to answer...but be honest. Don't go into dramatic detail over your actions, but be honest about what you feel appropriate to answer. If you shut down now and refuse to answer the questions then a wedge could grow as a result and could lead to further distrust from the other person as well as an inability to communicate and truly fix the problem.

3. Communicate - There isn't going to be any way you can put a bandaid on this situation. In order to fix it, your going to have to reprove your worth, which means dealing with her lack of trust for you over a LONG period of time. Be willing to call him if you're going to be late from a night out with the boys and if he asks you be in touch, DO be in touch. As well don't give him reasons not to trust you. If you say that your going to be home by 11...then be home by 11.