Why do you think a wife cheats her husband?

My husband & I - This is our picture in Antipolo last May 2007. It has been our devotion to visit Antipolo Church every 1st day of May. This is also considered an annual reunion on my mother's side clan.

After mass, we will have our lunch together in the "Hinulugang Taktak", which is a known place in Antipolo City. Then we go shopping or go to a resort somewhere.
Philippines
September 30, 2007 5:35pm CST
We are used to a fact that most men, husbands in particular, are cheaters. And because we're used to it, it is sometimes easy to accept it. But what about when women or the wives did? People became judgmental, right?I am a wife too, and to be honest, there also came a time that I almost cheat my husband. There are so many reasons why it is so tempting, but there are also many ways how to avoid temptation. I would be very happy to know your insights. Sometimes it just takes one listener to make you through with it. Try it.
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@jbrooks0127 (2324)
• United States
30 Sep 07
I think the idea that men cheat more comes from the old days when if it did happen it was the man. The consequence for woman was too great. But I think that is no more. I would not be surprised if woman cheat just as much as men now. My first wife cheated on me 7 times in the early years of our 37 year marriage. I found out many years later and it like to kill me. It took a crises counselor to get me through it. Then, about 5 years ago she did it again. I am married to another woman now. I think the reason women do it is the very same as for men. It is so exciting to think that someone you find attractive is interested in you. This is especially true if your marriage is stale or grown cold. You have been tempted once. There are reasons why. I have no doubt you love your husband but he now has become more of a friend that a lover am I right? So when someone comes along that you see could be that lover again the temptation is very strong.....very. The only way you can continue to be faithful is to built your marriage back to where it should be. One of loving and giving from both of you. If you value your marriage you must work on this. It is the only way. And communication is everything. My wife once told me after many years of marriage that she did not know me. I could not believe what she said as I always felt I was open with her. But I guess not by her standards. Do not let this happen to you.
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• Philippines
1 Oct 07
Yes, my husband and I became best friends and I believe that is the reason why I was once tempted. It's like you became used of being treated special by your husband that sometimes you don't recognize it anymore because you're used to it... nothing new about it. But you know what made me think twice? It is the thought that my husband might hate me so much and leave me. There, I realize how important he is in my life, that with just a thought of him leaving me and hating me, I can't bear it. Plus, considering the reputation of my family when it came out that I cheated on my husband. I couldn't let my family suffer from my mistakes especially my siblings.
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• Australia
30 Sep 07
Who is "used to" the fact that most men cheat? I think it depends which culture you are in. In most of Europe, America and Australia, cheating husbands are not "accepted" at all. Both men and women cheat, at about the same rate. Men and women are equal. It is morally wrong to cheat, for both sexes.
@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
1 Oct 07
I think there are many reasons a woman will cheat on her husband. Such as the passion is fading in her relationship with her husband, her husband doesn't love her the way he used to, husband could be emotionally and physically abusive, husband could never be home to give her the attention she needs, it could be thousands of reasons, each person is different. As for men cheating being acceptable I don't think it is. Cheating in itself is morally wrong and should not be taken lightly whether man or woman committed the wrong. Throughout history, cheating has happened by both men and women, women were much more discreet about their dalliances because of the risks and ramifications that could occur should they be found out. So, I think it is about equal on both ends.
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@kishusia (1066)
• India
1 Oct 07
This world is full of husbands who cheat their wives, and wives who cheat their husbands. I read about such people in newspapers. Some even go the extent of killing their partners with the help of their lovers with whom they have illicit relations. They may believe that they have valid reason for cheating. In my opinion cheating the life partner can not be justified under any circumstances. Why cheat , why not separate from each other? If a person is not happy with his or her partner, she or he can take divorce. After that what is now called cheating will become a socially & legally accepted act.
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• Pakistan
1 Oct 07
well it doexnt matter that its a man or a woman because the man who is cheating with her wife and enjoying his days with another woman dafinatly she is cheating her husband so its does not matter that a wife chets or husband i will just say that a person cheats to another person
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
30 Sep 07
there are some very good reasons why a wife might cheat on her husband. Some men are selfish and think only of their own enjoyment. THis leaves the wife up High and dry. After a while the wife can get very frustrated. She has her needs too and they are not being met. SO because she is so frustrated she goes to another man who will satisfy her. This is only normal and natural for a woman. Men should be more understanding of their wives.
@runsgame (2031)
• India
1 Oct 07
you cannot do any best thing if your wife cheats you . better ignore the same or ignore the wife or divorce her if possible. because the basic reason is once she started cheating she will never stop the same but always try to fool others too.
@fredgame (1260)
• China
1 Oct 07
This is very difficult to explain as it's bad a man cheating on his wife as a wife would do. i think why it's so obvious to see a woman cheating on her husband is that the woman is seen as model for the family though the man is the head. A woman is strongly believed for only one man. any case it's unjust for the man not to be easily judged as the woman as each one, is "one on one" the man looks after the woman and woman should be a faithful wife. this is my view. be of good behaviour as you're and don't cheat on him.
• Philippines
1 Oct 07
The wife didn’t love her husband anymore.
• Canada
1 Oct 07
I think both men and women cheat equally. I don't think that it's mostly men who are at fault. I think most people cheat because they're not getting something that they need out of their current relationship. Whether it's physical or emotional, they start looking elsewhere for someone who can fill what's missing in their lives.
• United States
1 Oct 07
I think woman cheat because they arent getting enough attiontion form there husbands in result of working too much or something like that. Or maybe they just arnt in love with the man anymore. If you love him then you should try to find out what is making you fill empty inside because that would be a reason to cheat. Or if you dont love him then it is time to move on with your life. It is also a natural urge to do this and that may be all it is and you just need to control it.
• United States
30 Sep 07
My best friend currently has a boyfriend outside of her husband. Well, she calls him her boy friend. IDK. But anyways, She didn't want anyone to know about him including me because of what people would think. Unfortantly for her, I just so happen to be at the same resturant as her Friday night when she was with him. We have been friends since we were 13 years old. She has been with the same guy since she was 15, had his baby at 16 and married him at 18. I personally never liked the guy, but never expressed my feeling because that was who she loved. And I knew that he was very verbally abusive towards her, no matter how hard she tried to hide it throught the years. There have been times when she confided in me telling me she wanted to leave him, but didn't think she could because of the kids. She wasn't happy and wanted something better. Finally she just left. And weather or not she is really cheating on her husband with this other guy, I know he is giving her the strength to move on. I don't think she believes her and this new guy will end up together, but her knowing that someone else out there would be interested in her may be all she needs to get out of the situation she's in. And I don't believe in cheating, but I tell her I'm proud of her for finally standing up for herself.
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