Dealing with betrayal Betrayal is a strong word. We feel betrayed when people we trust go against us, when people go on to tell others something we told them in confidence, when people spread lies about us, when people do or say something that they know will hurt us; when people cheat, lie, and abuse us. It is defined as, "the breaking or violation of a presumptive contract, trust, or confidence that produces moral or psychological conflict." Betrayal, whether in words or actions goes against trust. It hurts both the one betraying and the one being betrayed. It may be unintentional, though most times it tends to be intentional. Either way, it still hurts. Betrayal can be an act of revenge. When people are hurt, they may go out there and do or say things that are meant to hurt the other. It can be a means of 'getting back' at the other person. Betrayal comes from a bitter, unforgiving heart. When we are hurt, at times we may want to hurt those who hurt us if we are n...
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