There are few things that can hurt a person as much as being cheated on by a partner they love. Most people have some pretty strong opinions on this subject.
Many people think that cheating happens because the person doing the cheating is basically just a jerk. But, it really does go much deeper than this.
There are actually many psychological facts about cheating that most people don’t take into consideration.
Of course, when someone has been cheated on, this is understandable since they are angry and likely unable to think rationally about it, at least at first.
Unfortunately, infidelity is something that can immediately destroy a relationship.
Once that trust is broken, it can be difficult, if not impossible for someone who has cheated to earn that trust back.
Not only can cheating ruin a relationship, it can make future relationships difficult for someone who has been cheated on.
Often, there is a tendency to not trust anyone after being cheated on, and it can greatly affect future relationships.
If you have been cheated on and you are looking for answers as to why it happened in the first place, you are definitely not alone.
Today we are going to take a look at the psychological facts about cheating.
Hopefully, this will give you some insight as to why it happens and how you can heal yourself and move on.
Let’s get started.
Psychological Facts about Cheating
Often, when one has been cheated on, they never really know why they were cheated on.
They tend to go through the remainder of their lives wondering, and they worry that it will happen again with other partners.
If you have ever been cheated on and still don’t know why, here are some psychological facts about cheating that may provide you with the answers you need.
1. Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater?
Whether or not someone who has cheated will cheat again is not something that can easily be answered.
The phrase, “once a cheater, always a cheater” is not always accurate.
Yes, there are some people who have it in their nature to cheat.
These people are known as habitual cheaters. They will continue to do so until they decide that it is time to change their ways (many never do).
On the other hand, there is such a thing as a mistake. Some people simply make bad choices and choose to cheat, regretting it later on.
Of course by then, there is nothing that can change what has already happened.
2. Cheating Is The Reason For Over 50% Of All Relationship Breakups
A Health Testing Center 2021 survey on infidelity has shown that over 50 percent of all relationship breakups are the result of infidelity.
In fact, it was found that the breakups were immediate, once the other party learned of the infidelity.
Less than 20 percent of respondents answered that they were still involved in the relationship.
Another 30 percent of the respondents said they tried to make the relationship work, but it didn’t last.
3. People Don’t Necessarily Need To Be Unhappy To Cheat
Most people think that cheating happens when one person is unhappy in a relationship. This actually isn’t always the case.
Many people who are in happy relationships still have a tendency to cheat.
There are many reasons for this, including fear of commitment or having polyamory tendencies.
This is alright, if both parties agree to a polyamorous relationship. But, it may not end well if one person in a relationship is against polyamory.
4. Cheating Is a Symptom Of Low Self-Esteem
Often, those who cheat suffer from low self-esteem. Unfortunately, when they cheat, it can also cause the person who has been cheated on to suffer from this same issue.
When a person with low self-esteem cheats, it is usually because they have an innate desire to prove something, at least to themselves.
It could also be that they have met someone who is so perfect that they can’t believe this person would want them.
It is overwhelming, and they end up cheating because they feel so flattered.
5. Sometimes It Just Happens
Even the most honest and reliable person can find themselves cheating on their partner. Sometimes, it just happens.
It could be that the person who cheated felt that they were not getting enough attention from their significant other.
Finally, they decided to look elsewhere for that attention.
This doesn’t make it right by any means.
But, it doesn’t mean that the relationship is automatically over because one person cheated. It’s all about communication, and the desire to work on the relationship.
6. Relationships Can Get Back On Track Following Infidelity
It can be difficult to regain trust after being cheated on, but this doesn’t mean that the relationship has to end. If both parties still love each other, they have a strong foundation to work with.
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