Let's Talk Cheating & Infidelity (Page 2)

Let’s say a few weeks/months ago you met the woman of your dreams. You two are getting along like clams, have scores of things in common, the physical chemistry is through the roof, you seem to be emotionally  well-connected and are having thoughts of a life together. You’re on cloud nine. Things are firing on all cylinders. All the hours of mindless TV and eating Chinese leftovers at night will soon be a distant...

I often receive letters from partners in new dating relationships or long-term partnerships who are upset after having discovered their boyfriends are engaging in cybersex activities, whether it be viewing pornography or partaking in online chats with other men. Many of them question whether this is something they should be concerned about, while others find themselves on the brink of a breakup, feeling they’ve been...

Sarah Cooper, of oolalove.com, describes her style as Cosmo meets The Onion. Today she takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to saving your marriage. Keep reading for her "bad advice."  Whether you’ve been married to your wife for six years or six months, the fact is you’ve lost interest. Sometimes relationships fall apart, and it’s hard to tell what’s wrong and how you can fix it. Your friends might tell you to talk to...

Narcissism, defined as an egotistical admiration of one's own physical or mental attributes, is not typically seen as an ideal personality trait. Narcissism is often associated with arrogance and rudeness. A research study, which appears in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, shows narcissistic individuals have another concerning pattern: a higher propensity to cheat. The participants More than 120 newlyweds were...

Can having a larger than average penis mean your partner is more likely to cheat? The answer to that question was among the findings of a surprising new study that suggests for each single inch added to the average penis size, a man is one and a half times more likely to be betrayed by his partner. The research, which was published in the online journal PLOS ONE, comes as a joint effort from experts in the U.S. and...

Can confessing to an affair actually be beneficial to a marriage? It does improve the odds of avoiding divorce, according to a new study that explores the effects of infidelity. Couples who hid their betrayal were found twice as likely to divorce within five years compared with those who faced the music. The joint research was conducted by researchers from the University of Washington and the University of...

Although it might look fun, sexy and appealing in movies and television shows, getting involved with an unavailable man or a man in a relationship can be harmful for your mental health and hinder your ability to create and sustain the healthy and loving partnership you are looking for. He might seem sweet, fun, smart or handsome, but men who cheat while in a relationship exhibit many red flags that should not be...

Which hurts more, the cheating -- or the lying about it? When it comes to men having extramarital affairs, new research is finding women have major concerns than their partner being sexually unfaithful. Most, as it turns out, are far more distressed by the betrayal. This was especially found to be the case when a husband developed a genuine bond during the affair. To study this, researchers from Kansas State...

Reader Question: My boyfriend of four years is a repeat cheater. I'm at my end of the rope. The emotional stress is becoming unbearable. I love him and want our relationship to work, but I don't know what to do. Please give me some advice. -Natasha (North Carolina) Rachel Dack's Answer: Hey Natasha, I am so sorry to hear you are going through something so hurtful and difficult. Cheating can absolutely...

Reader Question: I have been in a two-year relationship that has just ended abruptly. Within the first two months, she cheated on me. I only found out through my own research. I forgave her. Things were great, but I also saw signs of her possibly cheating still. Basically she has been cheating or flirting with the same girl now that she swore she would cut off. Each time I found out something, she would leave with...

Reader Question: I am in a relationship with a man who is married. He dosen't kiss me or screw me like I want him to, but he doesn't for fear of what I don't know. He says he is not gay. He says his marriage may be without sex but claims he is solid with his wife and won't ever leave her. He says he loves her in so many other ways. He likes to be submissive and wants me to overpower him, but he isn't willing...

There's an old saying people often say when they're torn between telling little white lies that lead up to heaping piles of bullshit. It's a phrase used all of the time in movies, TV shows and other forms of media that I find very educational because they make me want to read books. It's the phrase: “Honesty is the best policy.” People are afraid of online dating because they are afraid they won’t get an honest...

Have you ever wondered how someone truly forgives themselves after cheating? It’s an interesting question that requires a look into honesty, self-acceptance and desire. Here's what you can do to forgive yourself: 1. Realize your desires were OK. What was wrong was not disclosing it to your partner. If you decided to pursue someone else, there is nothing wrong with that. The problem comes when your current partner...

Social media has completely changed the way couples in long-distance relationships (LDRs) communicate with each other. But could Facebook be doing more damage to LDRs than good? According to a new study by relationship charity OnePlusOne and The Student Room, one-third (36%) of young couples feel Facebook played a part in the breakdown of their LDR. One-fifth (20%) of participants said they broke up with their ex...

I'm not sure everyone will agree with what I am going to say. As a professional matchmaker and dating coach, its always best to advise my potential clients to seek professional counseling after someone has betrayed them and cheated. I don’t think there is anything more painful in this world than finding out someone you trusted, adored and cherished has been cheating on you. I have a client whose wife cheated. It...

Reader Question: I recently broke up with my partner of two years. He cheated on me three times that I'm aware of, but I still forgave him and tried to make it work. The problem was the trust was gone and all it did was cause hurt and arguments. I've since found out my ex-partner is dating someone. I'm a bit resentful of that, thinking did it mean more to me than him? I want to be able to move on, meet someone...

In Hollywood storylines, a cheating spouse is frequently portrayed as a confident if not snide type, selfishly serving his or her own needs. Yet in many cases, the emotions and motivations are not as dramatically clear, and experts tell us some spouses cheat, in part, because of insecurity. In a newly released study, spouses with insecurities specifically related to their own partner’s commitment were found more...

First off, I want to start by mentioning this article is not about how to cheat on your current partner. This article is more about the women you can cheat with, the women who will continue to have an affair with you even if you are married with children. It’s important to note this article should be regarded as entertainment more than anything else. I do not recommend cheating on your partner (may it be a wife or...

I recently wrote an article discussing what to do after the object of your affection crushes your heart. Now I am going to dive in and talk about ways to see the warning signs before things get to this point. I am going to discuss how to look for the character flaws, psychological traits and common social behaviors of women likely to be loose and promiscuous. No matter how you meet the women you date, you always...

Guys, we’ve all heard the same line from lots of women, “All men are cheaters. It’s in their bloodline and part of their nature.” But what about women? And what do you do after the one who claimed your heart finds her way into another guy’s bedroom? I read a recent Fox News survey that stated around 70 percent of all men have engaged in some form of infidelity. For women, it was around 50 to 60 percent. This...

Do you think every man is a cheater? Well think again. Dr. Wendy Walsh explains why you should renew your faith in men. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfq1XYJoiZ8

Reader Question: I’m dating a man who is 11 years older than me. I’m 23. We have been dealing with each other for a year and six months, and he claims I’m the only girl he’s dealing with. He doesn’t want a relationship because he’s trying to build a foundation and get life situated. Recently I found out about a girl through a social network. He claims she’s an old girl he used to mess with. She comments on his...

Reader Question: I was dating this lovely woman. Right from the get-go she told me she has a boyfriend. She let me know she has been in a relationship for seven years. As I was holding her hands, I noticed the ring. As she was leaving, we could not help but make out for two hours. Our next date was a couple of weeks later and she spent the night (we didn't do it). The third date I took her on a nice getaway to...

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The concern a bisexual man has over infidelity may depend heavily on the gender of his partner, new research suggests. Researchers at Pennsylvania State University-Schuylkill found bisexual men are more concerned about sexual infidelity if they are dating women. Social psychologist Cory Scherer and his colleagues interviewed 134 bisexual men and women, some dating within their gender and others dating the opposite...

According to a study coming out of the University of Central Florida, porn use and cheating may go hand in hand. The study found people in committed relationships who view porn are more likely to cheat than those who don't. Researchers looked at porn use among participants and then touched base with those participants 12 weeks later to see if they had cheated during that time. "Researchers found participants who...

Reader Question: We live 180 "Chicago" miles away from each other. We’ve been seeing each other for seven years. We were supposed to get married, but then I lost my job and had to move to Chicago to work. I have a gut feeling she is with someone else. She is divorced, but my sisters tell me she is still married. I looked on a website that tells you the end date of a divorce. Mine has it but hers does not. Do...

Jennifer is unsure. She doesn't know if giving her boyfriend a second chance after he cheated was a good idea. Her mother and sister call her naive and her friends have told her their concerns. It seems everyone around Jennifer thinks she's making a big mistake. They're worried she'll get hurt again. She has the same worry. Even though Jennifer's family and friends caution her about trusting her boyfriend too...

Reader Question: I have been dating a woman for eight months. She is now pregnant with twins. She cheated on me after the first month we were together. I have been hearing "rumors" about her promiscuous relationships she had while she was with her former boyfriend. She tells me this is not true. I don't want to leave her because of my feelings for her and my unborn children, but I don't want to be another guy she...

Recently I have had lots of correspondence from guys who have accidentally got involved with men who are either married or partnered. This is a common issue, and it's something I’ve encountered in my own dating past. The world is full of cheaters - unfaithful men are found the world over - but don't tar every man with the same brush. There are still some excellent guys around, and I'm sure you are one of them. So,...