Whilst some couples can work through betrayals and rebuild trust in their relationship, other relationships come to (and should come to) an end. 

Let's take a look at some of the most common (and most important reasons) that people choose to walk away from relationships after betrayal.

• If your partner is not committed to healing together and you find yourself forcing things to work, you should probably end things.
• If your partner isn’t changing their actions or behaviours and is further crushing the trust in your relationship, you should end things.
• If your relationship was never healthy in the first place, you should end things. 
• If your partner has lied or manipulated you in an attempt to cover up their betrayal, it’s worth ending the relationship, after all, honesty is an important factor in building trust. 
• If there’s manipulation, coercion, or any form of abuse present in your relationship, you should end it immediately.
• Deep down, you will know if a relationship should come to an end or if you should attempt to work on things. If you continuously want to leave your relationship or it’s something that you find yourself longing for, it’s probably a sign that you should end things. 

It’s also important to mention that whilst working on rebuilding trust in a long-term relationship isn’t easier, there’s a higher likelihood that people will be willing to heal the relationship. However, if you are in the early stages of the relationship, it’s probably best to walk away! If your partner is betraying you early on in your relationship, it’s simply not worth it, as the likelihood is that they will do it again. 

Essentially, what you need to do is look inward and ask yourself, “am I truly willing to commit to rebuilding our trust and working towards the healthy relationship I was once in with this person?”. If you’re not, it’s time to move on.