Why do women cheat instead of breaking up?

In my experience, the feeling of needing to feel loved and values is so much more important at the time and can also be a call for attention.

Women do not usually cheat in my opinion but if I have to say, it will probably be because they are afraid of letting go. They do not want to actually make a final decision that would cut off all ties with that other person so instead, they cheat.

I haven't exactly known why people (not just women in this particular question) cheat instead of break up. I guess people try to think that they can "multitask" (if you will) with two people in their lives and figure out that way, even though it's a much better choice to just talk to them about it because it could prevent even having to break up, but in the end of cheating you break up anyway and it's just worse on both ends that way.

I don't think this solely happens just from women, men are very much capable of this too. I think people cheat instead of breaking up with people because they are unsure of what they want, and are scared to make a mistake. This may sound crazy, but I think a part of them wants to know what its like to be single again but they are scared to take the plunge and actually break up with their significant other, so they test the water in an unfaithful way. It is very selfish, and I don't condone the behaviour, but I think it all boils down to fear. Then if they know they are still attractive and can get attention, they may break up with their SO or if they realise otherwise, they will hopefully confess and see what is left of the relationship to salvage. Its a complicated one, but fear of being alone will drive people to do silly things.

The question is a bit sexist as men cheat just as often. I think the lure is seeing what else is available without having to leave your comfort zone. I don't think it's ever about hurting the person you're with.

From what I understand, for people in general, is that sometimes though they love the person they are with, or loved them in the past, there is something they are not getting in the relationship that they need. In either case (in love with partner or not) there is something that about being comfortable with someone, where you can truly be yourself,that is hard to leave behind. I think people weigh this love of comfort (what they have built with their partner) against what they are missing and become conflicted. I think in general, people are kind and don't want to hurt others but in some sense we are predisposed to be selfish the and the mind has a way of getting what it wants. The allure of having something that you are missing can be powerful, especially when opportunity presents itself. Don't forget that we are all human and thus, fallible. Life is more complicated than the media and others would make it seem.

There are many reason depending on the person a few could be that she has commitment issues or maybe is unhappy in the relationship and wants out. Another reason could be that she doesnt want to be with you but doesnt want to hurt your feelings.

Some women feel like they love whoever they're with and the other person. This applies to men as well. Although some would argue that it isn't love when there is no commitment, love can be rather subjective. In a strange way, the woman wants to take care of two people. There's also the other case where they prefer the person the cheated on, but feel like their relationship with who they're actually supposed to be is stable and easy, so they prefer to keep it.

LIke men, they enjoy the thrill of the chase. Once they've attained their prize, they lose interest and ditch the person, often going back to their original situation or chasing after another.

I think that cheating is never something someone WANTS to do - it has to deal with trust and love. People make mistakes, but if someone in a relationship is cheating, they are not being honest with themselves and their partners.

People usually cheat because they feel that there is something lacking in their relationships. Even though they may still want to be in the relationship because of love, convenience, or another reason, they also want their wants (like attention and pleasure) met, which is why people look elsewhere.

It's important to remember that it's not just women who do this, both males and females do this and not all of them. Unfortunately, some people just don't do the right thing and there are many reasons for this. It's better to respect your own morals and know that you wouldn't do that to another person. I'm sorry if this has happened to you and I hope you can find the respect you deserve from another human being who treats people better.

Not all women cheat, just like not all men cheat. Some women cheat because they have feelings for another person but they also have feelings for the person they are currently with, and do not want to let go. Other reasons could depend on the situation. For example, if there was alcohol involved, the woman could not have been in control, which is not an excuse. Another reason is that she may not have feelings for the person she is currently with and is too afraid to break up with the person because she does not want to fee like a bad person. All of these are reasons that a woman may cheat, but it does not mean that they are excusable.

Because sometimes it is easier to find solace out of a dying relationship than go through the pain of actually breaking up. Sometimes, they also want to identify it intimacy is the reason behind why their current relationship is not working out. And cheating is just being closer to someone else instead of your partner. Women get closer to another person while they drift apart from their partner and end up making the mistake of cheating and then they break up realising a. They either cheated, b. They are happier with the other person or c. They need to take a break

Some women or men want more than one person's attention. This isn't in every case, but some people don't see the error in what they're doing, and sometimes just see too many perks in not leaving and "having their cake, eating it too", as they say. Sometimes the other party needs to assert that that's definitely not okay and leave the cheater. It can be very hard, but a love with no trust isn't a love at all. I've been cheated on because i was the primary breadwinner in my relationship and I was used and they didn't want to leave because i had a lot of disposable income that i used on them and that relationship was very toxic. My life improved almost instantly after the grief of the break-up.

Not all women cheat instead of breaking up, and the same can be said about men. It's generally thought that women cheat instead of breaking up, because they feel as though they don't know how to break up with out hurting the other, or feel weak about what to do.

The reason women cheat instead of breaking up is because they feel stuck. They may still like the person they are in a relationship with but they may feel like they are forgotten about. Now this is only one reason why but just try to ask them why they cheated and don’t feel bad it wasn’t your fault they cheated.

The use of the phrase "cheat instead of breaking up" shows a general misunderstanding of why people cheat. Cheating doesn't always mean the person doesn't want to be in a relationship with their partner. It's a hurtful thing to do but the people who do it aren't doing it to hurt anyone. Women do not cheat instead of breaking up: people cheat because they want to experience something different than they're used to in a sexual/romantic way.

Because uprooting a complete relationship might seem like a snap response as compared to a little something on the side.

Relationships tend to have good and bad aspects throughout. By a woman cheating they maybe trying to ease the bad without eliminating the good. Also, it could simply be a case of the relationship has died but, they may have ties in the relationship such as children, home, money so therefore it’s easier for the woman to become thrilled again than leave.

Uhhh it's like a two way thing. Women don't ALWAYS cheat. It's not like men don't. We are all humans at the end of the day. We all like to do anything but deal with our emotions. So we go for not dealing with it at all.

Because they dont know how to tell their boyfriends about it, it's hard for them to tell the person who trusts them that they have feelings for someone else.

They dont want to leave someone and stay with empty hands! She cheat part of the time for have different adventures, and the other part for looking for the next correct couple.

I think women cheat because they feel like they don't want to go through all the troubles for a break-up.

I don't believe a particular gender does this. This is heavily dependent on the situation. Say, A and B are in a relationship. A wants to break up and B doesn't believe them or can't understand why they want to move on from the relationship. Now A can't find a way to get the relationship over with and thinks of cheating to be the last straw. Since in all probability B wouldn't want A back after they slept with someone because pride or because they finally realise that A really wants to move on.

Maybe for many reasons. 1) They got accustomed to you. 2) They are relying on you financially and can't support themselves. 3) No satisfaction in a current relationship and looking for excitement. 4) They believe having two partners in life is acceptable/normal. 5) They are scared of being alone, in case one partner decides to leave you. 6) They enjoy the freedom of having to choose between the partners instead of being stuck in one relationship.

Because they are scared of their partner and losing the security and stability that they bring. Ironically when women harness their won independance, it makes them more desirable to men

Obviously this can have many answers and does not apply to all women. Maybe few do and I’m not saying my answer is completely correct, yet sometimes women can get emotionally attached to someone so much, but something is stopping them from continuing to stay with the partner. SOME may cheat so that they give their partner a reason to break up with them, even if they don’t/do want to break up emotionally.

Firstly, every woman is different, so this doesn't apply to everyone, but in my experience, women cheat because they're unsatisfied in only a part of their relationship, so they want to find that part in another person.

Anyone can cheat, men and woman. I believe people cheat instead of breaking up because they still want there partner or they are using their partner for somthing or scared to be without their partner but they also may feel the need for attention else where, self esteem boost, they are selfish, they like the risk etc etc the list could go on forever.