Why do Men Cheat and Lie

Marriages are failing miserably in the western countries. Going through shocking infidelity and divorce statistics will reveal that divorce is now becoming more common than marriage. Relationship issues have compounded as divorce and infidelity share a deep interconnection. Women are unable to understand why are men cheating and lying, even when they're trying to give in their best to the relationship. It seems cheating is deeply engraved in their DNAs. But, is it really so? Well, before I demystify various reasons as why men cheat in relationships, let me be very clear about this. Cheating is not a gender based phenomena and just like women wish to know why do men cheat, there are many men who are eager to know the causes behind a woman cheating on her husband. Just like there has been a Casanova, there has also been a Cleopatra. In fact, the main issue is that cheating in relationships has become a reality of 21st century and it true for both - females and males. When material fulfillment and communication is best in the 21st century, what makes people cheat? Certainly, we all wish God would, some day come down to explain this million dollar question. In this article, however, my sole objective is to zero in on some reasons why men cheat.

Male Infidelity, What Triggers it?
Hundreds of thousands of psychologists have researched on the reason why men lie and still they haven't given any concrete answers. I'm saying you that there are no concrete answers. It all depends on so many factors that it is not a cake walk to arrive at some fixed parameters.

Emotional Affinity Tending to Zero
First few years of marriage are beautiful as it is seen from experiences of many couples but as complacency steps in, the relationship becomes dull and dry. Physical or emotional intimacy remains no more a priority for either of the partners and there is a numbness in the relationship and communication. Late working hours and extensive business tours become a reality. Lack of emotional connectivity hence brings drastic changes in the life of the married men. He wants a bit of pampering and love but not finding it in his wife, he turns to external sources. Consequently, he lies about his meetings and business tours and here steps in emotional cheating. As time passes, extramarital affairs pop up and women have only one question then, why do married men cheat?

This is Me; The Casanova Guy
Some men simply don't have the courage to carry a relationship forward and they just get married either because of sexual inclination or due to some other reasons. They're least bothered about any emotional commitments and so for them, cheating is not a big deal. They love the race, the amazing thrill to chase girls, get hooked and then again look for someone else. The excitement of getting into a new relationship successively is also one of the reasons for men cheating on their spouses. I'm sorry for such men because they really don't have anything in their mind except a distorted idea about relationships.

Physical Intimacy Negligible
Do men cheat in a marriage because of sexual dissatisfaction? Generally, this is believed to be the top most reason for infidelity. However, Men, hailed to be sexual predators, surprisingly don't cheat majorly owing to sex. They're more inclined to get involved with other women due to a disinterested partner.

I Got Weak in the Heat of the Moment
Phew.. I don't know how smart this reason sounds but it is certainly a possible reason for men cheating and lie. The temptation of getting allured by some sexy diva is something that can force the macho species kneel down on their knees and eventually surrender. So, you can say that accidentally, some men cheat (quite a dangerous accident though!).

OK. These reasons are just some of the main causes of behind male cheating in a relationship. Believe me, some sort of communication gap and emotional instability is often the main reason behind cheating, be it from a male or from a female.

Men who cheat intentionally must not be forgiven as your forgiveness can always be taken for granted. Even if you do forgive, things may not remain the same. I fail to understand that some men want both; they want to get married and they even want to live like a bachelor with all hook ups and freedom. Certainly, this is a wrong concept about relationships and such men are caught badly between love, lust and relationship. So, ensure that you're doing your best and if he is really not understanding your love and sacrifices, call it quits. You deserve much better in life than a cheating man!