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You might be sitting there thinking to yourself: he’s got a good thing, why stray? The reasoning isn’t always that simple. Just because a woman is beautiful doesn’t guarantee a man will remain faithful. It also doesn’t excuse his infidelity but let’s take a look at the potential reasons why men might cheat on their beautiful significant others.
She’s too good: Plain and simple. The pressure to live up to a great and gorgeous woman can be too much for any guy to handle. It doesn’t excuse his behavior but perhaps he thinks he can’t compete. So what does he look for? Someone more like him, someone more at his level, and someone he doesn’t have to measure up to. This is a personal problem and has nothing to do with the woman he’s with so women shouldn’t feel bad for being “too good.”
She’s self-absorbed: Chances are the beautiful woman you’re with knows she’s beautiful and that’s all she’s focused on – her beauty. This self absorbed behavior might also make her shallow or less intelligent. A man might cheat because he’s looking for attention and someone he can talk to.
‘He’s bored: After a while, there’s a comfort level that develops in a relationship and/or marriage and the guy wants something more. Instead of conveying this message to his partner or significant other, he seeks it out in someone else.
No Drama: After a while, some relationships can get complicated. Sometimes a man just wants a mindless romp, no strings attached. This is more of an escape from the problem instead of addressing it head on and dealing with what’s going on at home.
Low self-esteem: Men with low self-esteem may seek validation outside their current relationship. They might feel unappreciated or inadequate, leading them to pursue extramarital affairs to boost their ego. This need for external validation can also manifest in emotional affairs, where a man cheats by forming a deep emotional connection with someone other than his primary partner.
He’s insecure: This goes back to “she’s too good.” If he’s worried about her sleeping around, he may convince himself that she’s cheating on him or not worthy of her. So to get over this fear, he may cheat even though she is not.
She’s insecure: Some beautiful women are constantly worried about their looks and bodies. They’re always watching what they’re eating, spending endless hours at the gym and worried about how their clothing will fit. All this worrying and obsession leaves less time for a relationship and this is another self absorbed behavior that led a man to cheat.
Peer pressure: Some guys think it’s cool to cheat or their buddies are cheating so to fit in and be part of the crowd, a guy cheats.
Temptation: Women get hit on every day and if it’s happening in his presence he may get upset and feel the pressure to cheat, even if she’s ignoring all advances and remaining faithful. If he gets the same attention, he may feel inclined to return it.
She’s busy: If she’s beautiful and successful, she might not have time for her boyfriend/husband. Busy also means intimate time may lapse and this might lead a man to seek attention somewhere else or to help him get release.
Fear of loneliness: Deep down inside he might want to break it off but he can’t because he’s scared or afraid of losing her therefore he wants to have his cake and eat it too.
Childhood trauma: Unresolved issues from the past, such as abandonment or neglect, can impact a man’s ability to maintain a healthy, faithful relationship. These unresolved issues can create a cycle of dysfunction, where men or women might sabotage their own happiness and stability.
Sex addiction and porn addiction: These are also critical risk factors. Men who struggle with these issues may find it challenging to remain faithful in a long-term relationship. Their overwhelming sexual desires can drive them to seek multiple sexual partners, regardless of their primary committed relationship.
He doesn’t think he’ll get caught:
This one is plain and simple. “She’ll never find out, so why not?”
Fact is: she usually does (Don’ be the guy caught on Ryan’s Roses).
In the end, infidelity is a complex issue that affects many romantic relationships, including committed and monogamous relationships. Men who cheat often do so for various reasons, influenced by individual factors and the dynamics of their primary relationship. Understanding the reasons why men cheat can shed light on the underlying causes and help address the problem more effectively.
Being in a relationship isn’t easy. It takes hard work to be committed, be involved and remain faithful. Cheating doesn’t make anything better or resolve any current problems. In fact, it usually makes things worse and could end an otherwise great relationship like those of Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock and Elizabeth Hurley. The best course of action before resorting to cheating is to talk to your partner, seek therapy, take a break, or admit that you need to move on from this unhappy marriage or relationship and see other people.
