[header] How to heal relationships after cheating [title] Stop cheating. [step] If you are the cheating party, you need to end your affair completely before you can expect to have any chance of healing your relationship with your partner or spouse. This step is non-negotiable. 
[title] Make any changes necessary to distance yourself physically from the source of your affair. [step] If you cheated with a co-worker, for example, you may need to consider seeking re-assignment or even finding a new job.