Is it ok for a woman to cheat if she feels she isnt getting attention?

Question

Just wanted to understand this because it seems as the world will excuse a woman who cheats because she feels she is being ignored or not getting attention. If a man does it, well that's another story. Just wondering thats all.

Answer 1

There is no justification for cheating on another person. The reasons are quite simple behind the act, but it never makes it alright. Usually men cheat for sex, women cheat because they want a new relationship. Often times if a person feels abandoned by her lover she will start to dry up inside, feeling devoid of emotions and self worth. Afterwards, whenever a male compliments her, she will absorb that like a thirsty sponge. A little time goes by and she's ready to move on, with a new relationhip.

Answer 2

If you feel like you aren't getting enough attention, then you need to talk about it....don't just go out and cheat, that makes things way worse. If talking doesn't get you anywhere, and you're even thinking of cheating, then it's probably time to move on. Man, or woman cheating is never ok.

Answer 3

I've cheated for similar reasons but it never solves the problem. If anything, it made it much worse. The only way to change it is to resolve it with your partner or move on with your life. It's not okay, because you're not dealing with the problem which is either within yourself or your partner. Cheating only lowers yourself and your dignity and it's only a temporary fix to a deeper problem. Not only do you not end up getting the attention you want long-term, but you end up sacrificing your morals and your integrity as well. I agree that people can be more forgiving to women if they cheat because of emotional issues. Men are seen as total slimeballs for cheating for sex, but sex can be very heavily connected to a man's emotional needs as well. If she cheats, it's like people say, "Well, maybe he never paid attention to her." In the end though, everyone judges it as being the wrong thing to do.

Answer 4

I agree with the above answer describing women as sponges, but I believe that the problem doesn't just lie with women, men suffer the same neediness.

Two of my closest friends have just split up after 13 years, after she cheated on him with another person in our group. I can't describe this other person as a friend anymore, that'd be like describing water as dry.

I think it may have been a pissed-up mistake that they ended up together, but equally likely is that he deliberately made a play for her. Also equally likely is that she made a play for him. She's now pregnant and it doesn't really matter who played who anymore, people's lives have been ruined.

Cheating affects friends too. our whole group is affected by these two cheats, and we still don't know the full extent of it.

Before cheating, think of what it would be like if the shoe was on the other foot. Betrayer becomes betrayed, it could be your heart that gets broken.

Answer 5

cheating is never right, even if u do feel you aren't getting what u want. as once u cheat, life and your relationship will never be the same. and the same thing could happen in the next relationship. it is selfish to cheat, without first talking things over with the present person in your life. man or woman doing it is the same, still hurts someone, still destroys the dreams and life of someone. most of the time it's just do to a lack of communication betwen two people too stubborn or afraid to speak up, or make their wants known. there is no excuse to do it, even if the man does it to you, as two wrongs don't really make a right. why comprimise ourself and our belief system and drag ourselves down to his level.

Answer 6

Cheating in any way is wrong! if they feel like the attention is gone then they need to be open and honest with there partner and talk about. to many people are using the i dont get enough attention act as a way to justify them cheating.

Answer 7

Cheating is never right no matter what the problem. It's always best to end a relationship before going out with someone else regardless if society excuses it or not. After all you have to live with yourself.

Answer 8

It's never ok to cheat. Those are only excuses to justify what they wanted to do in the first place. Same with men. If you want to cheat, then stay single. That way, no one gets hurt. My opinion.

Answer 9

Many people believe that it's ok but it's not! I feel like an almost hypocrite though cuz I came close once so I do understand how it feels. I NEVER thought that I could even consider doing it myself but thankfully that was a shock enough to myself that I didn't!

Society has really set up some crazy standards and rules huh?!

Answer 10

NO! No one should cheat- ever. If you are being ignored, you are in the wrong relationship and get out- and the world does excuse women who cheat-they call them-well you know- and men who cheat, esp. if they get away with it "get some" and are studs! Both parties are equally wrong and have no guts for morals or honor in my book.