What does cheating say about a person? When you cheat, it says you can’t commit, you  aren’t to be trusted,  you don’t care about your partner,  and  you have no respect for them. So how could they still love you if they cheat?

According to statistics, in long-term relationships, “20 percent of married men and 13 percent of married women admit they’ve engaged in sexual activity with someone outside their marriage.” And the percentage is on the rise.

There are certain circumstances where people cheat on their partners because they don’t love the person they are with anymore; however, there are many times where a person cheats on someone they truly love.

The truth is Love isn’t always enough. Oftentimes, people cheat in relationships even when dating the love of their life.

There are a few neglected things that can drive one into becoming unfaithful to his/her partner. Let’s talk about a couple of them.

 

Lack of Self Discipline

You can love your partner to death, but if you lack self-discipline, lust, greed,  other emotions will sway you.

It takes a strong mind to turn down advances from affluent, handsome young men, just as it takes a lot of self discipline to turn down highly attractive women. Staying devoted necessitates a great deal of self-control. You may be head over heels in love with your partner and want to show them the world, but if you’re not disciplined, you’ll end up ruining everything.

 

SEX

Sex plays a key role in relationships. It fuels true intimacy and love. The ability of partners to satisfy each other sexually is paramount but most times this point is overlooked. Openness of each partner to learn new sex styles can keep the other partner in check.

 

Behavioral Change

A sudden change in behavior from either partner is bound to have a ripple effect on the relationship. If your partner becomes cold and distant all of a sudden; if they start to withhold their attention and care from you, it’s only a matter of time before another love interest creeps into the relationship.

 

COMMUNICATION

Without proper communication, what good is love in a relationship? You pay attention to your partner if you have deep and beautiful conversations. When you have deep conversations, you can find out what they’re thinking about, and you can get answers to your most troubling problems.

Imagine having a disagreement with your partner and not being able to resolve it. It gradually becomes a greater problem, which can open the door for other love interests into your life.

 

THE EX FACTOR

A bad or hurtful relationship damages the psyche of a faithful and committed person. The fear of being cheated on by someone you love, unknowingly gets deep rooted in your innocent mind. Thus, on the inside, you’d secretly struggle to be committed in your next relationship.

In addition, most people desire a taste of what it’s like to cheat on someone else because they’ve been cheated on before.

 

NAGGING

Toxicity is not a romantic gesture. A nagging partner will never fathom what peace of mind means or does to sustain a healthy relationship. It’s vital to know that every relationship has a psychological effect on people, both negative and positive.

If we have a nagging partner, we will find ourselves journeying to the one who gives us peace of mind and will then cheat on our partners.

 

THE OPPORTUNITY PRESENTS ITSELF

Some individuals cheat just because they had the opportunity to do so. If it’s something that may never happen again, why not take the chance? Scenarios can include meeting someone at an event and hitting it off, drinking too much, or having an attraction to a coworker.

 

A DESIRE FOR CHANGE

Some people cheat when they want something different in their relationship or feel like things have become a bit too comfortable. They may desire variety in their sex lives or maybe some kind of adventure to offset their routine life.

 

FALLING OUT OF LOVE

Sometimes, the person you love doesn’t love you anymore. It just happens. And instead of trying to fall back in love with you, they look for it somewhere else. Once the love has faded, it can be difficult to get that loving feeling back.

 

LOW SELF ESTEEM ISSUES

When people don’t feel good about themselves, they seek validation from sources to make them more confident and superior. When your partner doesn’t validate your feelings or makes you feel low about who you are, finding that reassurance can lead to cheating.