How do you talk to a wife who has been cheated on?

Answer by  MathGeek (30)

The most important thing to do is listen. A woman who already feels betrayed is likely to be emotionally fragile and unsure of where to place her trust. Your job is to create a safe space where she can express her fears and desires. In fact, if nothing else, talking is less important than allowing her to speak her truth.

Answer by  shannab (117)

it depends. If you are her husband, you apologize and promise to never do it again. if you are a love interest, tell her constantly how beautiful she is and say she's all you need. if you are a friend, tell her he was a horrible person anyway and she can do better. help her understand life goes on.

Answer by  amiv (249)

Give her a shoulder to cry on. Hear her out, but avoid giving advice about what she should do and don't malign her husband. This is between the two of them. For example, if you knock the cheating so-and-so and urge her dump him, and they later patch things up, your friendship with her will suffer.

Answer by  IBernal001 (27)

You don't. You listen and guide her through the conversation so she does her own talking, tells her own story and expresses her own feelings. You exercise active listening.