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Why do men cheat if their wife is beautiful?

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Leyna2 · 14/06/2026 21:11

Hi everyone does anyone know why a man who has a stunning wife that he loves still looks around for other options or cheats? It’s something I can never understand. If they have a gorgeous wife, and a loving happy marriage why do they risk it all for no reason? Thanks

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maxslice · 02/07/2026 05:44

It’s nothing to do with beautiful or not. It’s a lot to do with excitement and novelty. I read an article that quoted actor and Kristofferson (sp?) saying, “Men need strange”. Meaning that they just want to have sex with different women. No doubt, they do, Women may want different also, but I think they are statistically less likely to act on it, though of course, some do. It’s not about looks or love for their wives, it’s about craving something new and different. And being selfish and a jerk.

Pinkissmart · 02/07/2026 20:42

Oh for heaven’s sake.

IT’S BECAUSE THEY ARE CHEATERS!!
It’s not that deep

FlyingBeGoat · 02/07/2026 21:08

I dated a really good looking woman for 2 years, she was absolutely stunning looking, but a really horrible person who was completely self absorbed

just because someone is good looking on the outside - doesn’t make them a nice person to be with ( she cheated on me )

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