It’s a lot easier if the people who cheated don’t see each other again, but that doesn’t usually happen in real life. Whether the person cheated with a relative, a family friend, a neighbor, a co-worker or an ex — there’s always that chance you’ll all bump into each other at holidays, by chance or because you travel in the same circles. And while this seems like a horrific turn of events, it’s actually an opportunity to practice being okay, processing feelings and having that moment when you do see each other (possibly with spouses), over with. Chances are, when there’s a betrayal, at least one or two of the people involved are dreading seeing each other or the other spouses, and getting it over can be a relief.
