Why ppl cheat? Cos something in the relationship is off and for some reason or other they don't either fix it or leave the relationship.

I've never cheated, and I doubt I ever will. I can't, my moral compass doesn't allow me to. And if a relationship is so bad that I'd need to cheat to get whatever (love, sexual fulfillment) I'd leave the relationship first.

And to be honest, when my relationship is good and my partner makes me happy, I have no desire whatsoever to stray.

Don't underestimate your delicate male egos... Wouldn't surprise me if men have more problems with being cheated on than women... It's just that women are more open about their emotions than men, so it may appear to be the other way round. But I wonder...

I think the reasons why women cheat are as varied as the women themselves. I do believe that for some, it may be for social or financial gain (moving up the ladder so to speak). For some it's just selfishness for sex, excitement or bragging rights (just like some men). I think for some women it may be out of a sense of self preservation. They may cheat to find love or security (a safety net ) before leaving the relationship that they are currently in. I'm certainly not judging, it's just from personal observation and or experience.

Yes, ideally people should end a relationship before partaking in a new one.
What happens if it isn't so good and he doesn't make you happy?

Woman cheat for a lack of affection weather in is a lack of sex or just feeling loved and wanted.

Stop the world, a guy thinks he has a point of view!

Finally, a sensible answer. Thank you.

Then you find out what the problem is and (try to) fix it. I'm the kind of person who'd sooner stay too long in a unhealthy situation than bail out too soon. I'd like to know that I'd given it my best shot, but of course it takes two to tango.

Oh for sure. people take the easy way out far too soon these days

You're welcome Rooster35. I would like to add that I have always found Peggy's answers (and others) to be sensible and in Peggy's case, served with kindness.

You sweet-talker you

I think Peggy should be the new United nations

I think Peggy should be the new United nations

Men and women cheat for many reasons. Asking generalizations isn't going to be accurate

Sometimes it is better, haha. I should've left after 2 weeks instead of 10 years, lol. Would've saved me a lot of grief. Okay, I wouldn't have learnt what I did now... meaning I wouldn't have been ready for him either.
Dang... Okay, I take the 10 friggin' years. Not like I have a choice anyways, but thank goodness it's in the past!

Bit late now
Good thing it hasn't made you bitter and twisted
Note to self, avoid crystal and all costs!

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Unless a oerson has been sold into human slavery, no one is forced into cheating Mikey....Not even an abused or neglected partner

INeglect , abuse , addictions , depression etc , are all precipitating factirs that open a door to infidelity.

But ultimately in that moment someone makes a choice to leave their integrity at that open door and walk inside in order to go through with the act of cheating.

Nobody in that moment is thinking about the welfare of others or principle.

I can empathise with soneone"s precipitating factors , and i can personally even forgive a man who cheats if he takes full accountability for his actions.

Cheating in my opinion is one of several grievous human failures that peopke must take full accountability for

because they can.
its been scientifically proven that women cheat more than men

Oh wow, yet another sensible answer. We're on a roll now. Thank you.

Ask 100 women, who have cheated, "Why" and you will most likely get 100 different answers!

It serves no purpose knowing why women cheat. Understanding and knowing why only serves a purpose when it comes to the woman you are with if she has cheated.

Sally cheated for entirely different reason than Sarah did. And Mary cheated for different reasons than Lisa did. And Leslie (let's say Leslie is the one you're with) has a different reason than all those other women. So what difference does it make why Sarah cheated, you need to know why Leslie cheated and the only way to do that is to ask "her".

At that point you get to decide if you want to stay in the relationship or if you want to go to marriage or couple counseling to see if the relationship can be repaired from the damage of infidelity.

Same thing applies to all the silly questions about why men cheat!

There's a lot of research out there, scientific stats, psychological studies, bias research, personal testaments, etc, etc... It's interesting and informative and can help give a general idea and understanding based on the research thus far, but it doesn't include the entire population, and may not explain why the specific person you are with has cheated.