Cheating males vs females ,who cheats more and whats the difference ?

@ronnyb (6113)
Jamaica
January 17, 2009 2:49am CST
Let me say that I don’t believe in broad brushing these issues but I just needed to get another perspective and to see how this issue was viewed along lines of gender. My reason for asking this question stem from the fact that I was in a barber shop listening to the usual male banter that goes on in there. They seemed totally convinced that all females have cheated on their man at some point in time and its just that these females weren’t wiling to admit. In addition they felt that males were likely to be more indiscreet while a female can hide their act of infidelity forever. They also believed that men were poor liars and more likely to be caught as they were not as organized. For example they were saying that a man would be cheating on his partner and tell her that he was out with Dave and the boys having a drink but somehow he would forget to tell DAVE to cover for him should his partner call. They say a woman would never forget this detail as they are more meticulous. For me I would think the issue was spread some what equally in terms of who cheats more but I do agree that males and females approach cheating differently .I am not sure what the differences are just yet ,so I eagerly await your answer to that as well as who do you think cheats more.
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@jdyrj777 (6530)
• United States
18 Jan 09
It could that the women are more secretive and discreet is because if caught males are less likely to forgive than a woman would. The men are less discrete, more likely to get caught. Its a boost to their egos. Like a macho man image. Just my theroy.
• India
18 Jan 09
Hello my dear ronnyb Ji, I do not think in this neagtive ways in my life, Let any one cheat me, so long I remain with positiveness in my life 'not to cheat' anyone, I keep myself clean. Cheating , upto what limits, we have to describe that as well. The whole issue lies and concentrates towards degree of belief among men and women. I nevr found myself cheated. One must have firm belief. But I do agree, women may not be able to hide after-effect of getting cheated, whereas men may go scotfree and enjoy. It is weakness among women to allow their partners to make lame excuses before them that they were away here and there. Why women give taht much string loose, there should not be any room for any one to cheat. I would never think taht my hubby ever cheated me. may god bless you and have a great time.
• India
18 Jan 09
Hi Most of the time it is Males who cheats more..yes i agree sometimes females also cheat..but if male come to know that his female has cheated..thn he gets angry which is not at all acceptable. Bye
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• United States
18 Jan 09
The fellers at the barber shop are correct. Women can and will keep that secret forever.I think there are equal amount of men and women cheating out there but there are more men getting caught.It could be our culture. There is still that double standard. Men are mostly the bad ones and women are saints.Men lie All the time while women always tell the truth. Wrong.There are men out there who Nevr lie and women who Never tell the truth.I don't think there is a difference between men cheating or women cheating. The difference is in the reaction to cheating. some women just look the other way.and some men just walk away.
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@Crocket (315)
• Canada
18 Jan 09
Actually I think that I cheated on my wives more than they did on me although I wasn't watching what they were doing. So the next time you see a sweet young thing in the mall try and look away and see what your mate is doing. They might be eyeing someone too and then the trouble really begins. It all starts in the mind doesn't it? First the look and then the crook. Crocket.
@snowcat46 (2322)
• United States
18 Jan 09
I don't think one gender cheats more than the other. But they do approach it differently. Because they cheat for different reasons, usually. Women usually cheat because they're not getting something they need in the marriage. Love, affection, gifts, whatever. They're more meticulous because we don't give up what we have for what we want. In other words, we want to have the cake and eat it too. Men usually cheat to prove how manly they are. The more notches you have, the more virile you are. They WANT to be caught, to prove how manly they are. Of course, this isn't gender specific. But I think why someone cheats also reflects on whether they get caught. If the person cheating wants affection, and isn't getting it, they might want to get caught. To finally make the other person see them as desirable. If this total stranger wants them, maybe they ought to take another look at their partner. There are as many reasons for cheating as there are for marriage.
@idowrite72 (2213)
• United States
19 Jan 09
I think that there is an equal amount of cheating between men and women. I have to agree with the points that you have made about the planning and hiding. I think that women tend to think it out more then men do. Either way, I don't understand why someone is in a relationship if they are making plans to cheat on the one they are with. It makes no sense to me. Why be with someone, if that someone is not going to be enough?
@dandan07 (1906)
• China
20 Jan 09
I have no idea. But many people around me think that men cheat more. One of my male classmate now try to show his love to a girl, but the girl doesnot want to accpet him as her boyfriend. So my classmate always buy things like snacks, makeups and many lovely thing for her. Once, the girl refused to accept what he bought. He brought the things to his own lab, and give them to his workmates and he said those were bought by his girlfriend. I think to him, he lies, but for the "face". Here many men cheat in the relationship, some cheat their partners for they have the other one in their relationship. I think men here is losing the sense of responsibility.
@syankee525 (6261)
• United States
17 Jan 09
i would have to say guys cheat more then females. but as i see it, harder for a guy to cheat because if the female is fooling around with know he's married 90% of female won't mess with a married man if they know. but to me it's easier for a female to cheat because no guys could careless if she's married or not it's just another peice of a$$
• United States
19 Jan 09
I don't know where you come from.... but there are women with no scruples - they consider married men more desirable and will gladly set out to break up a home to get him.
@messageme (2821)
• United States
19 Jan 09
I think males chest more. Coming from all my female friends that I know have not cheated on their partner, but all their partners have cheated on them. I think the numbers are high in both cases men vs. women but I still thinks mens are higher. It seems men have more needs than women and they will satisfy those needs with another women rather than talking to the one they are with and letting them know that their needs are not met. Women tend to talk more and express to their man that they want more.
@ada547612 (203)
• China
18 Jan 09
I do not think that whether there is just between the two standards. Typically, male and female point of view is different from different social status as well as the environment is different, so the object of deception are also different. Of course, also points to deceive goodwill and malicious, well-intentioned lie understandable, but if it is malicious then it is not worth the promotion of the! Whether male or female, I would like the two still need to get along as the basis of frank!
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@suzzy3 (8342)
21 Jan 09
Cheating is cheating no matter who does it,I must admit that a few people I know cheat on their husbands on a regular basis there husbands know this and put up with it,as having small kids and a home to run and a job men don't seem to be able to cope with all this ,so they tend to put up with it,I think it is awful way to carry on and what a terrible time for the kids as the so called parents take turns in leaving the house in one case and all those awful rows I stay well away from that nonsence,on the whole most partners whether they are male or female are quite happy to put their misgivings away for the sake of the kids and keep the home life happy for the kids.If you are fed up with someone why can't you just clear off and save the upset it causes those poor little kids.
• Nepal
19 Jan 09
Definitely female cheats more.Difficult to find her meaning of cheating and natural born cheater.If men cheat they will be caught soon but if she, difficult and no chance to know her.
• India
17 Jan 09
Its true that men gets caught mostly as they do not know to hide anything. women are masters of foul playing when it comes to cheat. so i say women are slightly more cheaters than men as they mostly get away with it.
@Barb42 (4214)
• United States
17 Jan 09
My husband once said he'd never be able to cheat because he talks in his sleep. He said he's end up calling me by her name. And it's true. Many women probably find out this way from their man. I don't worry about it anyway, because cheating is just not in our vocabulary.
@StarBright (2798)
• United States
17 Jan 09
I would not put too much stock in the male banter I hear in a barber shop. These are the same men who can laugh and joke and talk about sports all day but cannot openly express their feelings about anything that personally affects them - not even to their closest friends. Not one of them would admit if he suspected his wife was having an affair. Now go next door to the beauty shop and sit down. You will hear all of the dirt. Martha will tell you how she thinks her husband is cheating when he claims he is working overtime but she can't get him on the phone. She will tell everyone how cranky he is at home. Mattie, who is more mature, will tell of her experiences and let the younger women know all the warning signs of a cheating husband and offer advice on how to deal with the problems, including how to ignore the problem for the sake of the children or leave the dirty rotten SOB and take him to the cleaners depending on how bad things are at home. Sandy may just let Martha know that she actually saw the cheater coming out of a restaurant over on 10th Avenue with his arm around a woman with auburn hair and a hoochie-mama skirt on. In all cases, regardless of whether it is the man or the woman that cheats, nobody wins. It is not gender that determines how good you will be. Some cheaters are more considerate of the partner's feelings. Some cheaters are more conniving and devious - some may call this being careful. No matter what you call it, when it is found out, it is hurtful.
@tammytwo (4298)
• United States
17 Jan 09
I believe cheating has become rather come for both male and female. I don't think women are better liars though. I have been with my husband since I was only 15 years old and have never cheated on him. We have three kids with the oldest being 18. I also am not a good liar about anything so I would never be able to do such a thing and get away with it. Yes I believe women who cheat are more inclined to remember details such as telling a friend to cover for her but I also believe there are going to be more women than men who won't cover for a cheating pal.
• United States
18 Jan 09
I think if any one cheats in a realationship then their is something lacking either they are not happy with the one they with or what ever if they are unhappy maybe its best they end the realtionship I can not say who cheats more.
@Barb42 (4214)
• United States
17 Jan 09
Well, I'm a female and I view all cheating wrong. Doesn't matter whether you are male or female, any type of cheating on your spouse/gf/bf hurt somebody. It will even impact you because it's now in your character. It can be addictive; once done, you just keep doing it. Back in the 60's when my husband and I first married, he was in the Air Force. His outfit had been sent overseas. Another lady I worked with made the statement that our husbands were gone (hers was in another unit) and we didn't know what they were doing and they wouldn't know what we were doing. Whatever we did nobody would know. I said, 'well, we trust one another. I would never do anything to hurt him, and he feels the same way'. I think this woman thought I was from Mars! She was older than me, but surely not wiser. I had been taught to be honest and that didn't include cheating on my husband! I just don't understand people that claim to give their heart to one person, but share their body with others.
@cecelgay (563)
• Philippines
17 Jan 09
Hahaha! I should say those men are just afraid to their own ghost,they think that way because actually they are the one who's doing that thing. Just like men there are also woman who cheats their husbands but it doesn't mean that woman are much cleaver to hide their infidelity. Men are poor liars? Hahaha! again actually they are the father of all liars, I remember what my brother told me, if ever his wife found out that he's cheating he will never admit it what ever happen even if his balls are squeezed, never, Hahaha! and also i to myself experienced that, I have all the proofs that my husband is cheating on me, from text to pictures and even his woman confess on me about it, but upto the last minute he never admit it and until ow he keep on denying it, what a shame on him. with regards to the woman, woman also cheat same as men but woman are clever enough not to engaged into that kind of relationship, woman are more emotional than man and if woman falls on that men can easily recognize it. Maybe those man are paranoid on their doings.. Hehehe . Will if they do believe that woman are more clever to hide their infidelity will good luck to them
@jenrl17 (420)
• United States
17 Jan 09
I dont know a whole lot about cheating, thankfully, but all I can say is Ive never cheated on anyone Ive ever been with. Ive never believed in it and I think its wrong. I think its a shame that in that barber shop all the men thought that all females have cheated on their man at some point. Im proof that that is not true. I may be in the minority, but Im proud of it. I dont know whos more clever either. I think it depends on the person. Its a shame people cheat in general. If we all just talked about things better and discussed our issues, maybe it would decrease the amount of cheating, but like I said, I dont really know all the reasons why it happens, and really dont want to know. I just think its a shame. Ive been cheated on before, a few times, so I know how it feels. I also think this is an act that can be forgiven, depending on who did it, how sincere they were in their apology and if they never repeat the act. I think you can tell how sorry they are in their apology. If they cheat again, then no, that would be it.