Cheating back in relationships will never give you closure — Actress Ese Eriata

Nollywood actress, Ese Eriata, has advised women not to retaliate with infidelity after experiencing betrayal in relationships or marriage.

In a post shared on her Instagram page, the reality TV star and actress said many women remain committed to their marriages but still face betrayal from their partners. 

She warned against taking advice from people who encourage revenge through cheating, saying it does not bring healing or closure.

According to Eriata, cheating back only repeats the same emotional pain caused by betrayal and can make recovery more difficult.

She also explained that refusing to heal properly may affect future relationships, making it harder to identify warning signs in new partners.

Eriata added that the best response to betrayal is personal growth and self-improvement rather than revenge.

She wrote, “Women are being betrayed despite giving their best in marriage, and sadly, broken people are busy advising them to cheat back.

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“Cheating back will never give you closure. The moment you do it, you return to the same painful feeling of betrayal your husband caused you. 

“Not only that, but you also end up proving to yourself that you do not value yourself enough to heal properly. Instead, you begin expecting someone else to fill that emotional vacuum, but the truth is, they never really do.

“It is all temporary, and in the process, you deprive yourself of true healing. You may even continue attracting the same type of men because you never healed enough to recognise a red flag disguised as green.

“Your biggest payback is becoming a version of yourself that even he cannot reach. Physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually upgrading yourself. 

“Know God more deeply than you used to, and take your time to choose someone ordained by God; someone who will truly love, respect, understand, value, and adore you. If it cannot be fixed, let it go; do not cheat back.” She concluded.