13 reasons why married women cheat on their partners

1. Her husband has lost interest in having sex with her

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Reduction of sex and intimacy is common among couples whether or not cheating has already occurred or not. This lack of sex and intimacy can increase one’s temptation to cheat.

2. She’s bored sexually and her husband isn’t adventurous enough

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There may simply be a sexual incompatibility issue and some women are looking to fulfill their sexual needs. A relationship may have an emotional connection without a physical one.

3. Her husband is a sexual bully

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Women may feel their partner is being emotionally abusive or talks down to her. Whatever the reason, feeling mistreated is one of the reasons women seek other options and cheat.

4. Her husband is too soft a lover and she’s found a ‘bad boy’

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Just as men feel the urge to sow their wild oats, some women have an inner sex kitten just waiting to be unleashed – and when the beast escapes from the cage, look out.

5. She loves her husband but has lost interest in him sexually

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It’s common for couples’ sexual interest to dip when they get “too comfortable”. Then, they start to expect certain things and lose appreciation for each other, leading to sexual dissatisfaction.

6. Her husband doesn’t make her feel ‘sexy’

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Women may feel they don’t have enough time with their partner actually being together, discussing things, and looking at each other. Whatever the reason, they just don’t feel enough intimacy and desire.

7. She’s stressed and overwhelmed, and the affair is a bubble of peace

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Some women may feel insecure about their partner or the relationship as a whole, and seek security elsewhere.

8. Her husband is critical and hurtful, while her lover is kind

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Sex can be an instant pick-me-up that makes women feel sexier, more beautiful and more loved.

9. She’s not getting enough attention

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Whether he’s preoccupied with work or glued to the TV watching football, some women feel lonely even while living with their partners. Over time, this can lead them to seek attention elsewhere, as a way to boost their self-esteem and fill the emotional gap.

10. Revenge

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Some women may harbor resentment towards their partner due to a past affair and, in turn, engage in their own infidelity as a form of retaliation. This act of revenge can be driven by unresolved hurt and a desire to regain a sense of control or balance in the relationship.

11. Suppressing challenging emotions

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People often adopt various coping mechanisms to handle difficult emotions, and sometimes they choose strategies that numb their feelings rather than confronting them directly. For some, having an affair serves as a means to escape from reality and avoid dealing with emotional challenges.

12. Her life is boring and the affair makes it more stimulating

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Some people may feel a sense of stagnation or routine in their marriage, and seek excitement and novelty through an affair.

13. Her marriage isn’t working and she wants an exit strategy

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Some women do not want to hurt their partner’s feelings, or they do not know how to break up with someone so they will cheat in order to provide reasoning for the breakup.

This article was originally published in Singapore Women's Weekly and bauersyndication.com.au, additional reporting by Natalya Molok