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The Reasons Why Men and Women Cheat

Did you ever cheat on your partner?

By Klaudia McGregorPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
The Reasons Why Men and Women Cheat
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Extramarital affairs are very common among men and women alike. Gone are the days of marriage and relationships as divine bonds. And today, as a result of modern thinking and lifestyle, divinity is overwhelmed by materialistic factors, and people often consider family life only a necessary social structure.

Recent statistics suggest that 40% of women (and the number is growing) and 60% of men will have an affair at some point. Put these numbers together and it is estimated that 80% of marriages will have a husband at some point or another involved in an extramarital affair.

Extramarital affairs can have devastating effects on the relationship and the cheating spouse. There are many reasons why people get into extramarital affairs. This article will talk about the causes of adventures, along with their effects.

Causes of extramarital affairs

The reasons why people get involved in extramarital affairs are many, but often it comes down to problems in the existing relationship in marriage.

1) Marriage

If the marriage itself is damaged or the relationship between the two people is neglected and strained, then it can lead to adventures. If the relationship has too many responsibilities or if the communication between the two people falls apart, then it can make people indulge in extramarital affairs. Money, privacy, religion are all important issues.

2) Problems with self-esteem

Many people suffer from problems with self-esteem and such people are not able to deal with the usual problems in the relationship. This problem is so difficult to handle that no amount of love can really solve the problems inherent in self-esteem if not addressed with the head.

3) Love

Love changes over time. The initial enthusiasm and adrenaline of the first years disappear over time.

Sometimes people find it difficult to deal with this problem, they think they need enthusiasm, passion and rekindled love. If that doesn't happen, it's still a way to get more involved.

4) Sex

Sex is probably one of the most important reasons why people get involved in adventures. Sex is an amalgam of love and passion between two people. Over time, sex can become monotonous and if there is a lack of desire, passion, and romance in the relationship, then it can lead the person to look for someone else. Sexual addiction is also a reason why people look for extramarital affairs

5) Dissatisfaction with physical appearance

The way your partner looks often affects your sex life. Whether you are unsure about your appearance or vice versa that your partner does not have a pleasant personality, in both cases there will be obvious discomfort during intercourse. To get rid of this, people often look for a suitable partner in terms of physical appearance, which allows them to perform better in bed.

6) Sexual boredom

Another very common reason to alienate your current partner and look for someone else is out of sheer boredom. After years of marriage, there is often a lack of fun and thrill that originally existed in the relationship. As a result, they are looking elsewhere.

7) The desire for happiness

As society progressed, selfishness and an individualistic pattern of thinking became the norm. Many people do not seem to care about their actions or what effects their behavior may have on others. As a result, it has become socially acceptable and not entirely unusual for people to say that they have not been satisfied and that is why many have extramarital affairs.

8) Less commitment

Marriage requires hard work for it to thrive. Many people have commitment problems and it often seems easier to get away with it when things go wrong. The change in attitude towards life has also reduced the levels of commitment and the importance of the institution of marriage. Education and career are a priority in many cases, and people are not as committed to marriage.

9) Unrealistic expectations

Many people marry a lot of unrealistic expectations from their partners. Often, the relationship cannot live up to the expectations of the ideal love. The problem, in this case, is not the relationship itself, but the beliefs and ideas about the relationship.

Many people often do not accept that the initial euphoria is gone. If one of the people is not mature enough to endure the changes in the relationship then he or she can opt for an adventure.

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