How often is giving people chances a good idea? (not just men etc)

[NoMoreDickheads]

After my most recent experience, where the dodginess was there from Day 1 and I should've blocked then and there, I was wondering in general- how often does it work if you give someone a second chance etc after they've done something you didn't think was ok?

Does it usually turn out they do something that proves you would've been right to cut contact the first time?

No one has a right to a second chance.

Misunderstandings are possible. Occasionally I've misjudged someone, e.g. an outspoken work colleague who turned out to be a "think aloud" type, rather than intentionally rude.

I've also known friends and acquaintances with MH conditions whose behaviour and moods changed dramatically for the better once they got a diagnosis and treatment.

Personally, beyond this, I've never seen a full-grown adult exhibit deliberate nastiness, rudeness, cruelty, or irresponsibility, and have it be a one-off. Maybe others have.

If I'm sure unreasonable behaviour was deliberate then I couldn't trust someone again under the same circumstances, OH, friend or family member.