Many have heard the phrase: “How could he betray her? She is so beautiful.”
However, experts emphasize that a partner’s appearance is not a reliable indicator for predicting infidelity. A person’s attractiveness is subjective, and the decision to be unfaithful is usually influenced by much more complex relationship aspects.
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Of course, there are cases where people cite decreased physical attraction as one of the reasons for infidelity. But this is only one piece of the puzzle, writes “YourTango.”
Study: physical intimacy matters to men
Studies published in 2023 show that men are more likely than women to engage in infidelity when they lack the desired physical intimacy in marriage or long-term relationships.
Research also revealed another difference – men tend to react more sensitively to a partner’s sexual infidelity, while women are more hurt by emotional infidelity from their partner.
Psychologists explain that for some men, physical intimacy is closely linked to self-esteem and a sense of masculinity. When this intimacy is lacking, some begin to seek validation elsewhere, although such a decision can have painful consequences for both the partner and the individual.
However, lack of physical intimacy alone does not explain infidelity
Nevertheless, relationship experts emphasize that a lack of physical intimacy by itself is not a cause of infidelity. It is rather one of the factors that can highlight deeper relationship problems.
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Healthy relationships are based on love, trust, and respect. Even when facing temporary difficulties in intimate life, partners can seek solutions together – talk, consult a psychologist or couples therapist, rather than look for intimacy outside the relationship.
Infidelity is not the partner’s fault
Experts urge abandoning the belief that if a man was unfaithful, it means his partner did something wrong or failed to do something.
According to a 2023 study, about a quarter of marriages experience infidelity at some point in life.
Ultimately, the decision to be unfaithful is made by the individual. It is they who break trust and cause pain in the relationship, so the responsibility lies with the unfaithful partner, not the unsuspecting spouse or life companion.
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