Marriage is a complex institution that demands emotional investment, compromise, and loyalty. Yet, infidelity continues to challenge many relationships. Studies reveal that around 40–50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce, and infidelity plays a significant role in many of these separations. Despite this, a surprising trend persists: many men who cheat on their wives rarely leave their marriages for their lovers. But why is that?Divorce Facts – Divorce MythsThe Prevalence of InfidelityAccording to data collected by the General Social Survey and published by the Institute for Family Studies, approximately 20% of married men in the U.S. admit to cheating on their spouses. However, other studies suggest the number could be even higher when considering all types of committed relationships. A 2012 study conducted by The Journal of Marital and Family Therapy reported that up to 57% of men admit to cheating at some point in their lives. Furthermore, a shocking 74% of men surveyed by IllicitEncounters.com, a dating site for married individuals, claimed they would have an affair if they knew they wouldn’t be caught.
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