4. Figure Out If It’s Worth Getting Back Together

The other reason people cheat is lack of sexual satisfaction. If you are not satisfied in the bedroom, you may look for that satisfaction elsewhere.

For a lot of people, the lack of sexual satisfaction can be boiled down to lack of novelty. For some it could be not being able to orgasm during sex. Or it could be that the sex is not exciting enough for them.

As relationships progress, the sexual excitement is likely to diminish and people can start craving the excitement that comes with a new sexual relationship.

Dr. Alicia Walker of Missouri State University studied many women who secretly had extra marital affairs using an online portal. These women specifically vetted the online profiles for a sexual partner, rather than emotional partner. These women didn’t want to leave their relationship, they just wanted the novelty that comes with an affair and get the sexual satisfaction that was lacking in their relationship.

3. Cheating Because You Were Feeling Trapped or Overwhelmed

Sometimes, people cheat because they feel trapped in the relationship. Because they want to run away from it. Either because their emotional needs were unmet, because their sexual needs were unmet, or simply because they are going through a rough time in their lives.

But when their partner finds out about their cheating and wants to end the relationship, they realize the mistake they made and want to make it work.

4. Cheating Because You Are Young and Exploring Your Options

A lot of young people often cheat on their partners and end up regretting it. When you are young, you aren’t really sure about what you want in a relationship and you want to explore your sexuality. This is common if you got in a committed relationship before you got the chance to fully explore your options.

Young couples who cheat on their partner can get their ex back but this often requires you to take some time apart from your ex and stay single for a while. […]