Surprising Infidelity Statistics

Discovering that a partner has been unfaithful can be a painful experience. Many relationships don’t survive this kind of devastating ordeal. Cheating is all too common in relationships but there was very little information about infidelity until recently. Luckily, researchers have begun to explore this upsetting social phenomenon in more depth. Here are some of the most surprising statistics about cheating.

New Technology Isn’t to Blame

Despite the popularity of Ashley Madison and other websites that encourage infidelity, the rates of reported cheating aren’t any higher than twenty years ago. That doesn’t mean the problem has gone away—it is estimated that 30% to 60% of married people in the United States will cheat on their partner. Online sites and dating apps may not have increased the rates of infidelity, but they have given people an easier way to cheat.

Cheating has a Broad Definition

Many people don’t agree on what cheating actually is. Studies have found that there are a wide number of beliefs about what behaviors constitute cheating. Some people think that cheating only involves in-person sexual acts, while other people believe that cheating can involve sexual messages without any real contact. Emotional infidelity is harder to define than physical infidelity but can be just as hurtful. Because cheating can be broadly interpreted, it’s important to discuss with your partner about acceptable and non-acceptable behavior in your relationship.

Repetition is Consistent in Cheating

Studies have shown that the majority of people who admit to adultery have cheated on partners more than once. Multiple incidences of infidelity may be the result of a sex addiction or a compulsive behavior disorder. Of course, this is not true in all cases. The reason why someone cheats varies in every case and there’s no way to predict if a partner will cheat again in the future.

Infidelity is a very difficult situation to handle. Many relationships don’t last after a partner has cheated, but it is possible to salvage a relationship after a major breach of trust like adultery. The first step to dealing with infidelity is to find out if your partner is cheating for sure and there are many methods to determine this. If you suspect your partner is cheating, get answers once and for all with professional and reliable investigation services from Discreet Investigations.