5 phrases ‘cheaters’ love to use when they can’t lie anymore
1. “It was the work of the devil”
This phrase is often used as a way to deflect responsibility and blame external forces for their infidelity. By attributing their behaviour to the influence of a higher, uncontrollable power, cheaters hope to absolve themselves of personal accountability.
This tactic, while spiritually manipulative, aims to convince the betrayed partner that the cheater wasn’t truly in control of their actions.
2. “It was a moment of weakness”
Cheaters commonly use this phrase to downplay their actions as a temporary lapse in judgment. The implication is that their infidelity was a brief, one-time mistake and does not reflect their true character. This phrase attempts to garner sympathy and make the betrayal seem less calculated and more accidental.