Women have shared a recurring relationship issue that often leads them to be unfaithful to their partners.
While those who are cheated on endure significant pain, many believe there are underlying reasons why someone might betray their partner’s trust.
Dating experts have weighed in on the topic, with one expert outlining six reasons she feels explain why women might choose to be unfaithful, while another highlighted common ‘justifications’ given by those who cheat.
Despite this, it’s widely recognized that cheating is hurtful, prompting one man to ask a crucial question to women on a Quora forum.
“What made you cheat on your husband?” he inquired, seeking a deeper understanding of the motivations behind infidelity.
According to the Daily Mirror, many women pointed to a specific relationship problem that pushed them to deceive their partners.
“He was cheating and I knew it,” one woman shared. “One of his friends was surprised he would cheat on me, so he informed me. I asked him for proof and promised to return the favor.”
She elaborated: “He showed me a photo of my husband with another woman at his office. Later that night, while my husband slept, I was with his friend in the next room. He never found out. I didn’t need anyone else to know for it to feel like proper revenge.”
Some might view this as an act of revenge that others have chosen to emulate.
“I was heavily pregnant and he found that unattractive. He met a woman online and was intimate with her in our home. I discovered her underwear later. He denied everything,” one woman recounted.
She eventually decided to cheat on her husband.
Last year, researchers unveiled a ‘real reason’ behind infidelity.
A study explored the connection between power and cheating, revealing that those in powerful positions may be more prone to being unfaithful in romantic relationships.
Professor Gurit Birnbaum, the study’s lead author, noted that in these relationships, the powerful individual might feel they have more opportunities elsewhere.
“In romantic settings, these power dynamics could lead the more powerful partner to believe they offer more in the relationship compared to their less powerful counterpart,” she explained.
“The powerful partner might interpret this as having more options outside the relationship and being more attractive as a partner overall.”