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Theres probably nothing worse than a spouse breaking your trust.
In arecent YouGov poll,Americans deemed trust the most important factor of all for a successfulromantic relationship.
Yet some still decide to break it, putting their partners into an impossible situation.
For this couple, it all started with the wifes work trip.
After she returned from it weirdly distant and with a hickey on her neck, the husband started suspectinginfidelity.
And soon, his suspicions were confirmed, resulting in a heartbreaking confrontation.
Not being able to think straight, he decided tolook for advice online.
One studyfoundthat people in power positions are more likely to cheat because power increases their confidence to attract partners.
Cheaters may come up with many excuses for theirinfidelity.
They might tell themselves it was just a mistake, something that did not really mean anything.
Maybe they felt lonely, bored, or just took the chance when it came up.
Others might enjoy the power that comes from being unfaithful.
Cheatingoften creates an unfair situationone person has a secret, the other does not.
The cheater might feel like they have control, Molloy Doyle says.
In the end, there is no one reason why people cheat on their partners.
Other times, it is about emotionsfeeling unloved, bored, or stuck in a routine.
Some people cheat because they want excitement.
Others cheat because they simply think they can get away with it.
Molloy Doyle tells Bored Panda that its more likely a fear of consequences.
Suddenly, they are faced with the risk of losing their partner, their family, their home.
The thrill disappears, and they realise too late that they have thrown something important away, she explains.
At the end of the day, cheating is never simple.
It is a mix of emotions, choices, and circumstances.
But no matter what the reason, the damage it causes is real.
According to Divorce, about 60%-75% of couples decide to work it out.
Whether thats for children, financial implications, or other reasons, its ultimately up to the couple.
To some folks, it matters what actually happened.
What kind of physical contact there was, who initiated it, if there are any feelings.
That might play a part in whether or not a spouse decides to reconcile with a partner who cheated.
They accused her of not setting proper boundaries with the subordinate from the get-go.
And its possible shed done so on purpose.
Emotional cheatingis just as real as physical cheating, Molloy Doyle tells Bored Panda.
It starts with curiosity, then turns into messages, then maybe more.
In the end, cheating is not just about what you doit is about the trust you break.
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