9 times out of 10, cheating causes A LOT of problems. If two people can’t be honest with each other, their relationship is bound to suffer. But sometimes, a little unfaithfulness can lead to more understanding, communication and happiness.

(By the way, 9 out of 10 is TOTALLY a scientific number. Really. ;} )

Anyway, these 14 people share their experiences about infidelity and how it helped, not hurt them.

1. Hope it works out!

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2. Marriage IS hard work. Very, very true.

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3. Sending you good vibes…

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4. A new career?! Hmmm?!?!

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5. Doesn’t sound stupid.

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6. And that’s how it happens…

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7. Boom.

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8. Turning things around…

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9. Awesome!

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10. Cheating: bringing people back together, one affair at a time!

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11. This is very, very true

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12. Well… is that really what makes it work?

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13. And yes, open marriage are definitely becoming more of a thing…

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14. Poly is as poly does…

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Hey, every couple is different, right?