Men and their cheating ways.

Jul 10
13:18

2009

Matt Fuller

Matt Fuller

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http://www.hookmeup.com.au The majority of men, whether they are in a happy relationship or not will cheat on their wife or partner or have a short term affair. Infidelity experts conclude that on average, 60% of married men will step outside their relationship for sex.

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Many men carry the burden of a low self esteem when they have been in a relationship or marriage for an extended period of time. Men are also experts in covering up their cheating ways,Men and their cheating ways. Articles with more than 80% of cheaters never getting caught out.

Relationships expert and clinical physiologist Jessica Henwood claims the majority of men who cheat usually fall into 1 of 3 categories.

The first is, cheating for the thrill of it. Cheating is a challenge for this man and will usually have a long history of short term relationships with women even before he was married. Their whole idea of cheating and not getting caught, is just a big game. This mans ego needs constant stroking. If you knew your man was a player before you married him and he is acting suspiciously there is a very good chance your suspicions are justified. Although don't go pointing the finger until you have proof.

The second is, the part time cheater. Some men will wait until their wife goes away on business, a planned holiday or to visit relatives for a few days. Online dating sites are a common outlet for part time cheaters with the internet providing an array of opportunities ranging from online singles, adult dating sites, discreet online dating sites and singles/couples online chat rooms . The internet provides the perfect cover for cheating men to remain anonymous.

The third is, the opportunist cheater, and is extremely cunning in his endeavour to stray outside his relationship for sex. He will only cheat when he is confident of not getting found out.

When it comes to men and affairs, our relationships expert also made the interesting point that the majority of men will cheat with women less attractive than their wife or partner. Over 70% of men that Jessica has counseled claim sex was not the primary reason for going outside the relationship for companionship. An emotional disconnection was usually how it started. Men need to be constantly told they are appreciated to maintain their self esteem. Although men don't appear very emotional on the outside, they are in fact very emotional beings.

With communication labeled as the best remedy to ward off an affair, this factor remains a crucial component in keeping a relationship on track. With the daily pressures of work, finances and children all taking their toll on your quality of life, maintaining good communications with your partner should never be allowed to slip.