Cheating has been around for ages and will still linger if people won't stop knowing that sharing isn't always the better option. 

From a girl who has experienced what it's like to be cheated on - somehow indirectly- there isn't any other worse feeling than being replaced. Thus, making you feel like you weren't good enough, self-esteem turned into dust and not to mention the fear of trusting again. 

There are basically many types of cheating but still unforgivable from any angle you look at it, namely:

1. Those who cheat because they feel lonely, lost the "spark" or basically just fell out of love with their partner.

2. Those who cheat but only did it for the hormones. 

3. Those who cheat because they had this certain "understanding" with another person- making them fall in love with them.

4. Those who cheat but the second partner doesn't know that the person he/she's dating is already taken.

5. Those who cheat and the second partner already knows that the person he/she's now dating is already taken but decided to push through with it anyway.

And many more. Every cheater has his/her own reason so feel free to add your mental list of reasons.

Aside from personal experiences- I've heard stories from people I know and even people I care about- to tv shows, Beyoncé, and the like.

Since I've already mentioned Beyoncé, rumors have circulated for the past months that Jay-Z cheated on her with another woman.... while they were on tour together. I'm not a big Beyoncé fan but I do admit that I've been smitten with her song, "XO" for the past weeks and its Beyoncé- the Queen B getting cheated on? I can't even fathom the thought of Jay-Z finding another woman since he's already with a beautiful and powerful woman in the music industry. Putting those rumors aside, it was evident during the 2014 VMAs that the two have reconciled with a genuine gesture by Jay-Z bringing their daughter, Blue, to the stage with him while he congratulated Beyonée for a star-studded, successful career over the past years.

And now I'm down to my 2 last examples - the Cinemalaya 2014 entry under the New Breed Category: Mariquina, and Kasal for the Director's Showcase category - both films having an intense screenplay regarding cheating.

Throughout watching Mariquina, I felt wavering emotions towards Imelda (played by actress Mylene Dizon and young Imelda by Barbie Forteza). I somehow related to the characters since, well- you probably might get it if you've watched the film. Heavy doses of trust issues, being lost and forgiving was executed in each scene. Long story short, Imelda's father who cheated on his wife eventually committed suicide due to his regrets in life.

(Mariquina Full Trailer)

As for Kasal- which won Best Film in the Director's Showcase category by the way, also dealt with heavy issues regarding cheating. Arnold Reyes who portrayed Sherwin was the man who was cheated on by his long time gay lover- Paolo who was played by Oliver Aquino. It was evident in the film on how Paolo's act of cheating played a huge role in their succeeding relationship as a couple. Sherwin became secretive of his actions, lost a big part of his trust for Paolo making their relationship suffer greatly, to the time even passing a masters grant in a university at Amsterdam was kept from Paolo- who was about to propose to Sherwin. The story ended in an open ending manner, leaving the viewers hanging and making them give their own spin on how the movie should end for them.

(Kasal Full Trailer)

People often make mistakes and it's really just human nature. But sometimes these mistakes are thought of before done- making cheating a very hard pill to swallow. If you aren't happy with your partner anymore, it's better to call it quits than fooling them into a faithful relationship.  

I may not be a big Beyoncé fan but listen to her song XO! Its lyrics' definition of love is pretty much spot on if you ask me. I find this song suited for this blog post since we're talking about love anyway.

I also love John Mayer's take on this song. I don't know why some people are hating on it though. I think his cover is gold.