The 5 Different Types of Cheaters, Their Adulterous Affairs, and Their Motives

Cheating is a loaded word. It conjures up images of deception and deceit, but it also speaks to the human desire for fulfillment and connection.

We've all been there—the moment you find yourself fantasizing about the cute barista or wishing your partner was more like that one co-worker who always seems so happy in their relationship.

Well, I'm here to tell you that if you're having an affair, rest assured that it's not just you:

Almost everyone cheats at some point in their lives!

But before we get into why we're drawn to each other's partners, let's break down the different types of cheaters out there.

The first type of cheater: the thrill seeker

You’re probably wondering why the first type of cheater is called the thrill seeker. Well, that’s because this person is bored with their marriage and needs a thrill to feel powerful again.

They want to feel attractive again, young again and in control of their life again!

So what does all this mean for you? Well, if your husband is a thrill seeker then he may be cheating on you with an ex-girlfriend or even another married woman (who knows what goes on behind closed doors).

The second type of cheater: the worm

The second type of cheater is the worm. Worms are often people who have been cheated on before and/or who feel entitled to be cheated on.

This could be because they're narcissistic, or because they think their partner is unattractive and unworthy of their time or attention (which leads us to our next category...).

Either way, worms are looking for an affair so that they can feel better about themselves after being dumped or divorced by a lover who didn't appreciate them enough.

They will often seek out affairs with people who look like their exes in order to hurt that person's reputation in some way—if you've ever heard someone say "I wish I was dating [person]," that's usually what it means when someone says this!

The worm will also often try to break up your relationship with their partner, so beware if one shows signs of jealousy toward you or your partner (e.g., "You two were together before I met him?").

The third type of cheater: the egoist

The third type of cheater is the egoist. Egoists are selfish, self-centered and concerned only with their own feelings. This person may be emotionally abusive or verbally abusive as well—or both!

Egoists can be seen in all walks of life, from CEOs to stay-at-home moms and everywhere in between. They don't care about you; they only care about themselves and what feels good for them.

If you've ever been with someone who treated you poorly, who was emotionally abusive towards you or verbally abusive towards you, chances are that person was an egoist (and a terrible boyfriend or girlfriend).

The fourth type of cheater: the lothario

• You're a lothario

• You're a pathological liar

• You have an eye for the ladies, and you don't tend to discriminate based on social standing or education level. In fact, your ideal woman is probably someone who has less power than you in the workplace; she's more likely to be flattered by your attention and therefore more likely to engage with you romantically.

• The lothario is most likely to cheat on their partner because they are not afraid of getting caught or punished. For example:

The lotharios at my office used to talk openly about how they had sex with other women while their spouses were asleep upstairs.

They all knew each other would say nothing if they were busted—that way no one would get fired!

The fifth type of cheater: the victim

The fifth type of cheater is the victim. The victim is a woman who has been in an unhappy marriage for years, and she’s looking for a way out.

The victim knows there are consequences for cheating, but she also knows that if she gets caught, her husband will be devastated and he’ll probably stay with her out of obligation.

She also knows that if he leaves her after learning about her affair (and especially if they have kids), it will hurt him so much more than what she did to him—and that makes her feel good.

If you're having an affair, it helps to know why.

If you're having an affair, it helps to know why. Luckily for most of us who aren't cheaters, we don't need to look very hard for an answer.

We can start with the first two reasons:

• To fill a void in our relationship and/or sexual life that we think we'll never be able to fill with the person we're with. This is a common reason why people cheat on their significant others—we get bored, or frustrated by our partner's lack of interest in sex, or something else that makes them feel undesirable enough to seek out something new and exciting (even if it's only temporary).

Conclusion

Now that we’ve covered the five types of cheaters, it’s time to get back to you. You might be wondering if your guy falls into one of these categories, and if so, which one he is.

Maybe his profile matches up with a few characteristics of one type but not all—and that's okay! We understand that everyone has their own unique blend of qualities and personality traits.

The important thing is to identify what makes your partner tick—and use this information in order to have more effective conversations about how he or she can improve their relationship with you (or themselves).