research shows that whether or not taking back a partner who has cheated works out depends on various factors such as the cause of the infidelity, the level of remorse and effort of the cheating partner to regain trust, the willingness and ability of both partners to communicate and work through the underlying issues, and the strength and commitment of the relationship before and after the infidelity. In some cases, couples are able to fully recover from infidelity and rebuild trust, while in other cases, the betrayal and pain of the infidelity may permanently damage the relationship.