subject: Can Your Husband Really Only Cheat Once? [print this page] 3) Decide how much faith you can put in what your husband says. Until you found out he was cheating, the odds are good that you had a lot of trust for your husband. This second chance is really stepping out on a limb for the sake of your marriage. Do you believe your husband when he says he won't cheat again? Are you willing to give him (and your marriage) a second chance?