SAEDNEWS: Some signs of infidelity are completely clear and unmistakable: the smell of unfamiliar perfume, “work meetings” scheduled on weekends, and similar excuses. However, unfaithful men may also show other signs that are far less obvious and not so easy to recognize.
According to Family Magazine Service of Saed News, infidelity is one of the most painful problems that can arise in a relationship. There are many reasons why men and women turn to infidelity, but unfortunately it is reported more frequently among men than women. This article examines the psychological dimensions of infidelity and explores why some men engage in it.
Infidelity takes several forms, the most important of which are emotional, sexual, and online infidelity.
In emotional infidelity, a person develops an emotional attachment to someone other than their spouse. They share their thoughts, feelings, and personal interests with this person and spend their free time with them. When a woman realizes that her husband has formed a bond with someone he feels more emotionally connected to than to her, she often experiences deep emotional pain — sometimes even more devastating than sexual infidelity.
In sexual infidelity, a man does not form an emotional bond with the second person and seeks only physical satisfaction. He may feel bored with his current sexual life and desire new experiences. Although this type of infidelity may be less emotionally distressing for some women than emotional betrayal, it can still seriously damage the relationship.
If a man regularly takes a female coworker out for lunch or dinner, she may gradually become his emotional companion. Over time, he may feel that she means much more to him than just a colleague.
Another form of emotional infidelity occurs online, when a man spends excessive time on the internet communicating privately with a particular person.
When choosing a partner, many women invest heavily in the emotional foundation of the relationship. They seek a partner who can build a stable family, be a good father, and maintain a healthy emotional connection. As a result, emotional infidelity strikes at the core of what they value most in a relationship, making it especially painful.
Some men turn to infidelity due to unmet personal or emotional needs:
Men’s bodies continuously produce sperm, and if their sexual needs are ignored at home, some may seek satisfaction elsewhere.
Men often need affirmation from their spouses; constant criticism or humiliation can push some toward infidelity.
Men tend to withdraw from relationships in which they feel deprived of affection, tenderness, or emotional warmth.
Long-distance marriages can weaken emotional bonds. When couples live apart for extended periods and lack a strong emotional connection, some men may turn to infidelity.
In some cases, infidelity is not related to marital problems but to compulsive sexual behavior. A person with sexual addiction feels an intense need for frequent sexual encounters and cannot limit satisfaction to their spouse.
A lack of sexual skills or communication can lead to dissatisfaction. When couples are unable to meet each other’s needs over time, one partner may seek fulfillment outside the marriage.
Some men engage in infidelity due to underlying psychological issues, such as unresolved childhood trauma or emotional conflicts, rather than because of their spouse.
If one partner has significantly lower sexual desire and cannot respond to the other’s needs, this imbalance may contribute to infidelity.
Men who feel inadequate — not attractive enough, not wealthy enough, or not successful enough — may seek validation through relationships with other women.
Some men prioritize their own desires over the stability of their marriage and have little interest in monogamy.
Men who expect their spouses to fulfill all emotional, psychological, and sexual needs without considering their partner’s limitations or individuality may resort to infidelity when those expectations are unmet.
Some commonly reported traits include:
Secretive behavior
Frequent lying
Low self-confidence
Forgetfulness and distraction
Narcissistic tendencies
Reduced affection toward their spouse
Increased risk-taking behaviors
Excessive charm and flirtation
Frequent unexplained delays
Reckless spending
Reduced sexual interest at home
Constant criticism
Delayed responses to calls and messages
In some individuals, infidelity stems from personality, moral, or psychological disorders. In such cases, betrayal occurs regardless of the spouse’s behavior or the quality of the relationship, because the underlying issue lies within the individual themselves.
