Try being good friends with him first, most men will not try to hide the way that they treat women if you are only his friend. Try asking him questions about past relationships, and see if he will be honest with you and tell you that he cheated before. Do not just jump in a relationship because he wants one now, take your time. I will say that you shouldn't believe the rumors, but nowadays men cheat so much that it is hard to ignore them.
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