Why do married men cheat on their wives?

Answer 1

Sometimes caused by the disease called Lackanookie!

Answer 2

Because they think they are "Gods Gift" to whomever, and more importantly, because they can.

Their wives, even when they find out, don't do anything about it except complain a bit and threaten to leave them but for the most part they don't.

The women continue to stay and take it and the men continue to say I am sorry and I won't do it again...but they do. It's a never ending circle, just like the wedding ring he put on your finger!

There are also other reasons of course, like the ones mentioned here in a Psychology Today article:

http://psychologytoday.com/articles/pto-20040726-000013.html

Here's another aritcle: 10 Reasons Why Men Cheat:

http://www.womansavers.com/why-men-cheat.asp

And: A Dad's Point of View:

http://www.apparenting.com/why_do_so_many_men_cheat_on_their_spouses.html

Answer 3

Men often feel like they are being browbeaten or pushed by their wife with demands for money, attention...they just want their life to go back to the exciting times they had with their wife before they got married. They didn't discuss money problems while they were dating. Most men get pretty stressed about money and it doesn't help that women do, too.

So, the man goes out and finds someone who brings that spark back. And listens to him. And never nags him. In fact, only wants to be around him. I think that's not too much to ask, but he really should be seeking that kind of attention from his wife. I'm not saying men are justified in cheating. They should be telling their wife what they need. Not their mistress.

In Latin American countries, it is expected to have a mistress and a wife. My husband is first generation American, and he already knows how many of my relatives would come after him if he ever got caught cheating. Seriously, though, he and I are having a rough moment right now, since I'm about to have surgery and he still owes college loans he could have paid off before he even met me. So, strain for now, but things will get better again. If he and I were only dating, none of this would be as big an issue.

So, men cheat most of the time in order to have an uncomplicated relationship in which he gets his needs met, whether they be emotional or physical.

Answer 4

I have wondered this same thing and the only thing I figure is . men just don't think things through.. Honestly most women who cheat I think are unhappy or hurt, but men they don't think anything through they don't have to be unhappy, not having sex at home, or even feel lonely. I've chatted with a few cheating men and they were happy getting sex at home and content in their marriage. They just don't know why they did it. Well personally I think they things (not all some) without thinking it through they want something the opportunity comes around so they just jump at with no regards to anything else. Men's minds work completely different then womens everything has a purpose with a women, but not so with men..

Answer 5

Because they are always looking to "upgrade"..they are never happy with what they have. To the other answerer, its not that their wives dont give them any, its that they dont want any from their wives, because they see her everyday. They dont appreciate that in order to have a happy family and home that you have to give up selfish immature things. Most men just want to have their cake and eat it too...and then become so ****** up whrn their wives find out and leave their *** and take everything. Then they will blame their wife for being a player.

Answer 6

Is there REALLY enough room to answer this question!??! LOL
Honestly, I don't know but I would imagine that it's because he's not happy and doesn't understand that doing wrong will NOT make him happy in ANY way unless he just doesn't have a conscious and/or a heart.
And on the flip side, if he doesn't have either one then I don't guess he even understands the definition of happiness.
Cheating is wrong to do to ANYONE, but especially if you've taken the time to marry someone ... you should respect the vows you've made. If you really HAVE to be with someone else, then GET DIVORCED I say!

Answer 7

They aren't getting the sex they need at home, it is as simple as that.

The clash between the answers you are getting from this question are so telling. The women who got cheated on call men pigs and the men who had to cheat are angry at women because they were made to be pigs by jilted woman.

The war rages on.

Answer 8

How about because couples in general don't work hard enough at their relationships as they should. Relationships are probably the the hardest job you will ever have to do.Cheating isn't always sexual, maybe companionship or understanding. Most people find it easier to run than do the hard work.....how sad

Answer 9

I think that it is more than not having sex. I am not sure what the reason is or if they are many reasons. I know that people who cheat are lacking something that comes from their own insecurities. I think that it is the woman choice to stay with them or not. I can say this though usually once a cheater always a cheater. I think that if you are in a relationship that you are being cheated on get out.

Answer 10

It could be a series of reasons. He may not receive enough attention from his wife. He may need an ego boost, so the more women he can get, the better he feels about him self. This is usually caused by low self esteem. He could just plainly be a jerk and care for no one but himself. Not all men are dogs, but there are plenty out there. Don't forget the peer pressure they may feel from friends who want to go out together and look for women.

Answer 11

Same general set of reasons married women cheat. Some boredom, some the thrill of the chase, missing something at home are among the reasons. They all have one thing in common. A lack of respect for your mate and extreme selfishness.