Married cheaters don't regret it: A new study shows the sad truth

Have you ever wondered whether cheaters actually regret what they do?

Married individuals engaging in affairs through the website Ashley Madison experience high satisfaction, little remorse, and perceive minimal damage to their otherwise healthy marriages, according to a study in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior. 

Let's find out more.

A study on cheating

Researchers, led by Dylan Selterman from Johns Hopkins University, conducted an extensive survey of nearly 2,000 Ashley Madison users to gain insights into the psychology of infidelity. 

Surprisingly, participants reported elevated levels of satisfaction, both sexually and emotionally, with their affairs, challenging common perceptions of guilt associated with cheating. 

While sexual dissatisfaction emerged as a major motivator for infidelity, fundamental relationship issues like lack of love or anger were less frequently cited reasons. 

Strikingly, even individuals with strong marriages did not demonstrate increased regret over their affairs. 

Why is it important to know?

This study suggests that infidelity is often driven by the desire for novel experiences rather than deep-seated relationship problems, highlighting the complexities of human relationships and monogamy.
 

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• 15 August 2023

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