But not all men leave; some choose to stay and cheat.
Like this guy, who wasunfaithful to his wifeduring her chemo treatment.
Her best friend took care of her during that hard time instead, and grew to loathe the husband.
Some studiesshowthat only 6% of marriages end in divorce when one partner becomes unwell.
But it seems astonishing that any person who claims to love their partner would either leave or beunfaithful.
Yet the reasons why spouses walk out on their partners or find someone else are quite easy to explain.
Theyre not ready to become caregivers and look after the home and family.
After the counselor asked whether the husband is aware that she knows this, she confirmed.
She explains that theres heaps of data showing that women take on the role of acaretakermore often than men.
Women see it as part of the bargain they signed on for.
Men dont anticipate this happening, and it changes themarriagefor them, she wold Newsweek.
It can be really hard for many people.
Whats more, the intimate life of a couple where one partner has a cancer diagnosis suffers considerably.
Cancer patients libido virtually vanishes, as Chamberlain explained to Newsweek.
Were going to marshal our energies and channel them to do just the basic activities.
Sexuality will fall victim to that, he added.
After their spouse passes away from cancer, women usually arent quick to remarry.
Men, on the other hand, marry again in a heartbeat, Carr explains.
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