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Ever wonder why some guys seem like they’re born to be loyal and doting husbands while others won’t stop messing around even if it destroys them? Staying faithful isn’t a challenge for a lot of men, but there are a few kinds of men who are more likely to cheat, and we can separate them into 3 general categories based on why they do it. In this article, we’ll break these archetypes down, cover the signs they’re cheating, and explain everything you need to know about infidelity and men.
This article is based on an interview with our licensed marriage and family therapist, Michelle Joy. Check out the full interview here.
Things You Should Know
- The Opportunist will cheat on their partner if the option presents itself and he knows you’ll never find out.
- The Player may cheat as often as they can to feed their ego and get the attention they crave.
- The Frustrated Guy cheats when there’s something missing in their relationship and they decide to have an affair instead of fixing it.
Steps
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Tips
- Don’t assume a guy is cheating on you. If he’s being secretive or he seems preoccupied with something, maybe he’s planning a surprise party for you or dealing with a personal issue he’s embarrassed about. Weigh the signs that he’s cheating as objectively and fairly as you can.Thanks
- If you do think that your man is cheating on you, talk to him about it. Either he denies it and you should be able to tell he’s lying to you, he admits it and you can take the next steps, or he demonstrates he’s not cheating. In any scenario, you’ll know more.Thanks
- Cheating is not the end of a relationship if you don’t want it to be. You can always recover emotionally and get back to the way things were if you take some time to heal and get therapy together.Thanks
References
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- ↑ https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/emotional-cheating-relationships-meaning-dating-b2134468.html
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2017/05/07/one-night-stand-isnt-cheating-says-27-what-it-means-to-your-health/?sh=32b67b634a15
- ↑ https://www.choosingtherapy.com/infidelity/
- ↑ https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/emotional-cheating-relationships-meaning-dating-b2134468.html
- ↑ https://www.bonobology.com/7-types-affairs/
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- ↑ https://www.robertweissmsw.com/cheating-and-infidelity/why-do-men-cheat/
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