Why do men cheat?

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Why do men cheat?

GlitteringWorld · Accepted Answer

It's important to recognize that both men and women can cheat, and it’s unfair to label all men as cheaters or all women as gold diggers. Generalizing entire genders based on the actions of a few individuals oversimplifies complex human behavior and perpetuates harmful stereotypes.

Cheating is a behavior that arises from various personal, emotional, and situational factors, and it can happen in any gender. Whether it’s a man or a woman, people cheat for reasons that might include emotional dissatisfaction, a desire for novelty, unmet needs in the relationship, or personal insecurities. It's not a behavior that can be attributed to one gender alone.

Similarly, the stereotype that all women are gold diggers is not only inaccurate but also dismissive of the many women who value genuine emotional connections over material gain. Just as not all men cheat, not all women are solely interested in wealth or status. People's motives and values are diverse, and it's essential to approach each individual without preconceived notions based on gender.

At the end of the day, trust, respect, and understanding are crucial in any relationship. Rather than relying on stereotypes, it's important to communicate openly and address the unique dynamics of each partnership. By avoiding sweeping generalizations, we can foster healthier, more respectful relationships and better understand the complexities of human behavior.

4ngelic · Accepted Answer

there's a couple possible reasons

- not liking their girlfriend/wife anymore but not wanting to break up with them

- their girl isn't satisfying them sexually or they're not having sex with her as much as they'd like

- they're presented with temptation or an opportunity for sex, and they didn't resist

- being mad at their girl, and wanting to get back at her

- believing cheating isn't bad and it's his right as a dude, so on the side he smashes whenever he wants

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

A lot of reasons. For fun. Don’t love their girl anymore. To see if they still got it. She cheated on him so he’s getting back at her. Chick was just hot. Chick was willing to give it up that easy. Never been w a white chick or black chick, etc. She does things my girl or other girls don’t do. She was a virgin. Men love a variety of women. His girl wasn’t home or she wasn’t giving him sex. Thought they were broken up when they went on a break in their relationship. Had sex w the wrong twin. Was just horny. So drunk he didn’t even know what happened till he woke up w her in his bed the next day. Someone new. His primordial instincts to bang as many women as he can. Not getting love at home. Feeling ignored. There’s so many hot women on the face of this earth it’s so damn hard to just pick one for the rest of your life, especially when you’re younger.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

My opinion of the most common reason is that we are more visual and have a stronger sex drive than women. It is hard-wired into our nature to be able to impregnate often and the likely multiple partners raise the survival rate of the species. I'm not a fan of this, but that's what I've observed.

MisterWack · Answer

Variety of reasons, same with anybody really. I’ve heard women cheating too so it all varies from asshole cheater to asshole cheater.

ohsheeT · Answer

But every cheater is different I think but I think that they get bored and they want to feel or experience something different and then I think that there's something to just think they're smarter than their partner and they're never going to get caught and then there's some that are just down right selfish it don't really care about the person they're with anyway.

. Instead of cheating if they're not happy they should just walk away instead of not walking away getting caught and hurting that person even more than they would have been hurt if they would have just walked away

The part that sucks about cheating is not so much the act itself

It's when they cheat and then they come home and they act like nothing has happened and they act like they love you and everything is great and blah blah blah and it's nothing but a big lie that's worse than cheating I think

integrale77 · Answer

Could be a number of reasons: -

He meets a woman who offers something that he can't get from his wife/girlfriend.

A woman flirts with him and it flatters his ego and he lets things go too far.

He's feeling horny and is offered an outlet to his urges.

Basically biological urges to procreate kick in.

The thrill of doing something wrong and getting away with it.

katiesmuff · Answer

Likely for the same reasons as we do! Love life is lacking at home, fighting over things that should be worked out together with nobody really at fault. Lack of appreciation from your partner, then there is that grass is greener on the other pasture scenario.

OfDeath · Answer

Men specifically?

I would guess it would be because their current partner doesn’t fulfil their sexual urges or they actually don’t want to be in the relationship anymore anyway.

However, it should be noted that women also cheat in equivalent numbers to men and in some contexts more.

Summeroflove · Answer

Both men and women cheat for many reasons I would say most of the time it’s to get their rocks off…. They don’t think they’ll be caught or whatever.

Other times they are in a bad relationship maybe they don’t feel they have a good connection. Whatever it may be.

People with integrity don’t cheat

V_Injector · Answer

Same reasons women cheat. Read other people's "reasons" and compare.

I think your biggest differences are going to be for money and attention. Women love that shit. Therefore men will probably do it more for purely sexual reasons. That's just my guess though... read their answers and let me know if I accidentally sharted on the right answer.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

You should be asking 'why do PEOPLE cheat?' unless you are wanting to understand something that has happened to you, and then you should explain your situation and ask, 'why do you think HE cheated?'

Anonymous · Answer

For the same reasons women cheat, and at you age female cheat more than males. That's a statistical fact.

morganherrel · Answer

All the usual reasons, including the male desire to know if they "still got it"

But another factor is that there is a high likelihood that a guy's girlfriend is unattractive these days xD many guys are left wanting more than they can have

Berethor · Answer

Because their woman don't put out or because they are greedy, those are the main reasons.

BetaBucks · Answer

Men cheat for variety (spreading DNA around) and women cheat for upgrades (higher chance of survival with a higher quality man). That's the way we were programmed in nature. Exceptions exist, obviously.

Anonymous · Answer

Because women are beautiful and we want to fuck them. Also, the men women want won't settle. If you want someone to not chest, stop chasing the men you really want. M

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Guys who are immature cheat on their partner.

slatyb · Answer

For the same reasons women cheat. Men and women cheat at the same rate.

Finchie40 · Answer

Pretty much the same reason why women cheat , something is missing from the relationship that isn’t being addressed

kellytheman · Answer

Yeah I am not sure I don’t see why they can’t appreciate what or who they have. I have never and never will cheat. Some guys might cheat if they find a more attractive woman or they think the sex will be better.

clampfan101 · Answer

Why does anyone cheat? I’ve never considered doing that.

Ladsin2 · Answer

Men who cheat and men who don't report the same relationship satisfaction as the other. Most men offered the opportunity to have sex with another woman would do it. Societal constraints prevent them from doing so, or lack of options.

Anonymous · Answer

Attention. At least that's why I did. Same reason why women cheat. They want to feel sexy and wanted. Cheating makes you feel all those things.

Vegasrunner · Answer

It's a sign of success and accomplishment. Very few men actually have the ability to be with multiple women which is why we place the ones that can on a pedestal

shortster · Answer

They aren't worth your time. You should find someone who is loyal.

Twalli · Answer

They want something they can't get from their current SO.

Maybeyoutoo · Answer

Why do women cheat? Cheating is disgusting and a sin.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Opportunity presents itself and they do it to feel and experience something new with someone else.

Jerre · Answer

Maybe they are not getting enough fuck time from their wife or SO

Ironco · Answer

Why do women cheat? The answer is there.

Oncewildtwiceburned · Answer

You are too young to be asking old weird adults this question online.

EnjoytheDay777 · Answer

There is more than one reason. Some guys can't keep a steady relationship, or if they can, they're not happy and are looking for someone more compatible.

Anonymous · Answer

Because women choose/are attracted to cheaters.

Jpie555 · Answer

Cuz they’re always horny and their woman is not satisfying them…duh!

Dongie · Answer

Why do women cheat? Therein lies your answer. Look within.

Anonymous · Answer

I don't know, but I like that women don't cheat.

elaphe · Answer

Why do men or women cheat? Because they are cheaters.

noohair · Answer

The caveman brain drrives a desire to spread their DNA.

Amur8711 · Answer

Woman isn't fulfilling her duties.  Not always true. Sometimes guys just are never happy with the girl they got.

normalice · Answer

For some men it's not cheating - its the game.

Radiate143 · Answer

Because they want to.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Same reasons women do.

Anonymous · Answer

Ego and horniness

LiamJHayden · Answer

Cheaters cheat because they are cheaters.

Sonorous · Answer

Because we're a serial monogamous species.

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

Same reason why women cheat

LunarEclipse433 · Answer

For the exact same reason women do.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

For the same reason women cheat

Anonymous · Answer

Same reason women cheat.

Cheerfull009 · Answer

Women also , for better satisfaction

MILFVanessa · Answer

The woman doesn't provide what he needs

kareka · Answer

If im married and saw u i will cheat lol

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

Why do women cheat?

DJB72 · Answer

Why do women cheat?

Brady · Answer

I read men do it 4 sex their not gettin.

SoJust · Answer

men don't cheat

Anonymous · Answer

Because there are hotter girls

SuchSightsToShowYou · Answer

Same reason women cheat, I would imagine.

In_Trance · Answer

For the same reason women do

fuddly · Answer

It's built in Nature

Crazzyyworld · Answer

Because women dig gold

eagle1951 · Answer

same reason women do

MasterKS · Answer

To experience new chicks!

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