2007-12-22 05:28:20 · 15 answers · asked by kimberly k 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I heard on Oprah that it really has nothing to do with looks, but how that other person makes your man feel. The man or woman cheats because the other person is making them feel special in a way that their current spouse does not.
2007-12-22 05:33:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've seen a number of men who had affairs and/or left their wives to be with women who were substantially less attractive than the wife that was left behind. While men have a bad rap for being dogs and leaving because of sex, it's not all about sex. Men crave and desire intimacy and affection also, and no one wants to beg to be loved. A hamburger in the hand is infinitely preferable to a steak in the butchers case. I think it was Benjamin Franklin who said, "All cats are black at midnight". A woman of modest appearance who loves you becomes more desirable than a beauty who does not.
2007-12-22 13:38:49 · answer #2 · answered by Jim N 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of other reasons. In many long term marriages, the wife takes her husband for granted. As a 74 year old, I can tell you from experience that men are sexually active long past my current age. However, their older wives lose interest. Very often, a younger, sexier, compassionate listener will be available and a divorce follows. Many wealthy men will be looking for a trophy wife to take care of them in their declining years. And the wife in such a marriage will gladly put up with ten years + of luxury, knowing that, as the surviving wife, she will automatically inherit everything.
One of my friends fell in love with a middle aged woman who was not pretty. He divorced his wife and married the other woman because she listened to him and was a good conversationalist.
2007-12-22 14:08:31 · answer #3 · answered by CrG 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Looks don't usually have anything to do with it. Just look at some of the most beautiful women in the world, they get cheated on and left just like everyone else.
Halle Barry, Sienna Miller, Sara Evans (just to name a few).
2007-12-22 13:36:06 · answer #4 · answered by Momma 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some of them leave their wives for guys.
2007-12-22 13:34:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Younger and better looking are at the top of the list,followed by nicer, more respectful ,higher libido, more fun.
And more money, but most men care about youth and looks first.
2007-12-22 13:46:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are other reasons... its the scum bags who leave their wives for the looks of another woman. Every situation is different!
2007-12-22 13:31:59 · answer #7 · answered by sweetpea5499 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no look at princess diana and prince charles (england)and had an affair and finally married camilla who looks like a horse
2007-12-22 13:32:24 · answer #8 · answered by sarah71397 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
As many man as much reasons.
But not all doing that for another woman, some does just for themselves,or for another country.
Why?
You cant know that....
2007-12-22 13:35:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's probably the most common...but right behind it is 'the art of listening'.
2007-12-22 13:45:41 · answer #10 · answered by Gina C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋