- Everyone has a different reason for cheating, but some are more common than others.
- They may want the thrill and excitement that it brings.
- There may be no clarity on your commitment levels.
Being cheated on can sometimes feel like the end of the world. Regardless how long you've been in your relationship, being cheated on by someone you love can affect your life in ways you probably never imagined. Although you could notice the signs your partner is cheating or even have proof that they could be lying to you, you don't always get the answer as to why they have decided to do something so heartbreaking.
Even though everyone may have a different reason for why they choose to cheat, there are a few reasons that make people do what they do to the ones they love.
Here are some common reasons why people cheat, according to experts.
They had cheating parents.
Nurture can have a lot to do with it too. Social dynamics and relationships coach and founder of The Power Moves Lucio Buffalmano, told INSIDER that another reason why people cheat is that they saw their parents exhibit that behavior too.
"Some children who grow up in households where cheating was the norm can develop the same mindset," said Buffalmano. "Some children, however, can also swing in the opposite direction. For example, that could mean someone vowing never to be like their cheating dad or home-wrecking mom. This option though is a bit less common."
They have the "wrong" personality type.
Certain personality traits can also make people more likely to cheat.
"Some types of personalities are more likely to cheat," Buffalmano said. "Some of them are: thrill seekers, addicts, reluctant grown-ups, avoidant attachment styles, narcissists, and chronic liars. These type of people are the ones you'll want to avoid if committed and long-term relationships are what you are after."
They are experiencing an uncomfortable relationship or life phases.
When things begin to change in a person's life, they can react in ways that may not be ideal to those around them. For some, that may mean drinking or partying excessively, but for others, that could mean cheating.
"Some phases of life or relationships can lead to higher instances of cheating," Buffalmano told INSIDER. "Examples of that include: beginning of relationships and unconscious rebellion to commitment, during their partner's pregnancy – some men go through a fear of entrapment – or retirement to prove one 'still has it.'"
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