Infidelity is one of the most painful challenges a marriage can face. When a husband or wife becomes involved with someone outside the relationship, the questions often come quickly: Was something missing at home? Had the couple grown apart? Could the betrayal have been prevented?
These questions are understandable, but there is rarely one explanation for why someone cheats. The popular idea that a married man seeks a mistress because his wife fails to meet certain needs oversimplifies a complicated issue. It can also unfairly place the responsibility for one partner’s decision on the other.
Understanding why relationships struggle requires looking beyond stereotypes and examining the communication, emotional connection, personal choices, and circumstances that can influence a marriage.
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