Nothing can be more painful for a woman than the discovery that the man she loves and is committed to has cheated on her. At times the relationship may be going through a rocky patch and in some other cases the relationship may seem to have no obvious issues but in most cases women are left absolutely confused about why do men cheat on their spouses. Statistics on men that cheat indicate that one in every three men is likely to cheat. In many cases the married men who cheat go to extreme lengths to hide the affair and deny the affair even when proof of the cheating is presented.

Here are some of the top reasons why men cheat:

Sexual Dissatisfaction
Time and again studies have reflected on the role and importance of sex in cementing a relationship. If a man is dissatisfied with his sex life he is far more likely to cheat on his wife. For men sex is the platform through which they seek to gain some appreciation from their partner and if they aren’t getting enough sex then the obvious way out is to have an affair. Some men might be able to enjoy sex frequently enough but may be bored with the quality of their sex life. Some men want to try out new things in the bedroom and their partner’s refusal or lack of enthusiasm may make them resort to cheating.

Lack of Emotional Connection
Men are just as emotional as women but are conditioned to express their emotions differently. They are encouraged to display their masculinity and are expected to successfully shoulder the responsibility of the house. Consequently they have to experience a great deal of stress and most men admit that the least they expect from their partners is appreciation for their efforts. They seek appreciation and love from their spouses and if they feel disconnected on an emotional level then this emotional disconnect may become one of the reasons why men cheat on their wives.

Revenge
Some men may deliberately go out and cheat on their wives if they have uncovered their partners’ infidelity. If they have been at the receiving end of a cheating episode or an affair then they may feel justified in returning the favor through a revenge affair.

The Challenge of the Chase
Some men are simply on the lookout for exciting times and chasing beautiful women and having an affair or a one night stand with them is what turns them on. It is more a case of attaining a fresh conquest and has a lot to do with the way they view women in general. For such men women are viewed as mere sex objects. Such men find it difficult to remain with one woman. Some other men might be in what seems to be a good relationship and yet end up cheating on their partners quite simply because the opportunity presented itself.
Ego Boost: As men age they might find it just as difficult to cope with the changes in their life and the thought that someone else still desires them sexually can be a real ego boost. Men in long term relationships may develop a dislike for the predictability of the long term relationship and if they get a chance to have some fun they might just resort to cheating.

Difficult Marriage or Relationship
There might be serious problems in the long term relationship. A nagging wife or someone who never appreciates what the man does for the house and someone who is continuously fighting may draw the man to have an affair.

Some other men resort to cheating simply because they know that women are merciful and might take them back in spite of the cheating episode. While some others know that they can shirk off the responsibility and instead blame the woman for driving him to such an act. There are some who compulsively indulge in cheating and then try to give excuses for their behavior by claiming that they couldn’t help it since it is in ‘their genes’. Long term relationships seem to take a toll on the individuals involved. With time women might just let themselves go. While in the courtship period the woman tries hard to look beautiful with marriage and passage of time and increasing responsibilities she might just let herself go. This might cause the man to feel that his wife or partner does not turn him on anymore and he might be tempted to look for happiness elsewhere.

Sometimes the love itself ends over a period of time. The relationship might not have anything in it but because of the legal bond the man might choose to stick around since separation can bring a lot of headache. He might go elsewhere for the physical and emotional satisfaction. This may be another reason why men cheat.Sometimes if the man has married early and has had to bear a lot of responsibilities early on then he might be tempted to cheat on his partner if the opportunity presents itself. He might just do that giving the excuse that he didn’t get to have any fun.