Why do we cheat?

Posted by Hayden Allen-Vercoe on Sat 23rd September 2006 at 08:06 AM, Filed in General Dating

There are many reasons for this unfortunately. The media has a lot to answer for; glorifying glamorous divorces, producing shows that present infidelity and the ease of divorce… the list goes on. But this article will; help you get your head around why we may choose to cheat. You will notice that the motivations are different for the different sexes.

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Men have clearly one thing on their mind, whereby a woman’s reasoning is far more about being desired. It all comes down to good old testosterone!

Why Men Cheat
• they crave a more active sex life
• they want sexual variety
• fear factor sex – it’s a challenge without getting caught
• to satisfy sexual curiosity and live out a fantasy with a particular female
• a feeling that they are back in the driving seat of their lives
• the desire to feel more desired
• sexual addiction

Why Women Cheat
• a desire for emotional closeness and intimacy
• a desire for more attention
• to reaffirm her desirability (often after a knock to esteem)
• to re-experience feelings of romance
• a desire to feel “special”
• boredom & loneliness
• sexual excitement

 

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READER COMMENTS:

I think the reason’s listed above for both men and women are right on the mark, so to speak.I’m married but have been on the other side if you know what I mean.I’ve found that realtionships outside of marriage can and will either “strengthen your marriage or break it” I’m still married and after almost 29 yrs.“Look for Happiness and you will find it”

Posted by Ann Perkins  on Tue 26th September 2006 at 11:47 PM | #

You make some good points there Ann.

Posted by Chris  on Wed 27th September 2006 at 06:22 AM | #

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