How prevalent is cheating on one's spouse? Throw out some numbers.?

Question

And if Spouses do cheat will they do it multiple times. Anyone here keeping secrets from their partners about cheating. I think cheating is just so wrong on every level. I would never think about doing it, yet I hear so many stories about like a guy's best friend sleeping with his wife, and stuff like that. I t blows my mind.

Answer 1

It is very prevalent -- something like 50%! I'm not inclined to judge, I think you really need to know the dynamics of a relationship to understand the reasoning behind an affair. I'd say if the affair is born out of love, then the spouse may not repeat it. If they're just out to get laid, it's probably a pattern.

Answer 2

2 7 9 4 8

Answer 3

I believe cheating is hurtful, not wrong. for actual facts on cheating check out the link listed down below. Some spouses will cheat multiple times, some only need one time to realize what they have at home is what they want and need. Honestly, being a past cheater, i don't think its wrong. its not right but its not wrong either. Sometimes it fulfills a need/want/ desire that is not provided in the relationship. I find that when i did cheat it was about the sex, nothing more, nothing less. My partner knows about it, however he doesn't know the details (ie where when how many times, with who etc.). No one ever thinks that they will cheat, it just happens, either in a moment of vulnerability or lack of self control. Humans are flawed, what can i say. just because you cheat it doesn't mean you love your spouse less, it just means your unhappy about something in your relationship. Anyways check out the sites provided, it will give you some interesting reading

Answer 4

99 percent of men, given the opportunity will cheat on thier spouse. The majority of the men that have never cheated on thier spouse havent done so because they have no opportunity to do so (i.e. ugly, old, scared). Every guy knows they look at other women, when you see a hot girl walk bye whether your married or not your thinking about banging her, its natural. Very few men stay faithful, and those that do stay faithful dont do so by choice. I really dont know about women and thier propensity for "cheating" but im sure its not as common as with men, but the thing about women is if they want sex they can get it when, where and how they want it no matter how they look.

Answer 5

Just to give you an idea... every couple I have ever met in my life one or both spouses were unfaithful. Im talking like real old people like grandmas and grandpas, people who have been happily married 25+ years, newly weds, people who are just dating. The funny thing is eventually the other one always finds out. Some times not for a long while...... and they stay with them anyways. However a lot of them do change. Eventually.

Answer 6

I think it's as common as nails. A number? 35% of all married people have cheated at least once. 60% either have cheated, are cheating or will cheat.

Answer 7

most cheating isnt about the sex it is about the lose of attention at home. the people that are used to a lot of attention and then goes on to get a man and at home all the time looks for the attention hopping to get caught. but then feels bad about it because they know it was wrong.

Answer 8

I think it happens far too often in todays age. I think that once someone cheats, always a cheater. Maybe not right away after getting caught, but someday. Sad.

Answer 9

about 25% of couples cheat on one another
about 75% of couples keep secrets on each other

Answer 10

apparently much more prevalent than i once thought. the idealistic view i had of love & marriage was very jaded. normally, yes it does become a pattern. the old addage is correct, you can't teach an old dog new tricks.