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'2024 Infidelity Statistics: How Common is Cheating and Why

Posted February 8, 2024 by Janet Helm

A University Professor Presenting Research on Infidelity, A White Board Showing Statistics of Infidelity and How Common Cheating is in Relationships in Background.

2024 Infidelity Statistics: How Common is Cheating? Why is it so Prevalent? & Can Relationships Still Thrive After an Affair?

You might have come here out of curiosity, concern, or in search of clarity after uncovering an affair. Infidelity, often veiled in secrecy and considered a taboo subject, affects more relationships than many of us are willing to admit.

Throughout this article, we’ll delve into the depths of research, studies, and statistics to gauge the prevalence of infidelity in relationships and unpack its underlying reasons and motivations. Moreover, we’ll explore strategies for salvaging and strengthening a relationship post-affair.

Whether you’re personally dealing with these issues or just aiming to understand this complex facet of human relationships better, this piece provides an in-depth exploration of the many layers of infidelity.

Table of Contents

2024 Infidelity Statistics: How Common is Cheating? Why is it so Prevalent? & Can Relationships Still Thrive After an Affair?

How Common is Infidelity in Relationships? Who Cheats More Men or Women?

Why Do People Cheat on Their Spouses?

Enduring, Healing, and Thriving in Relationships After Infidelity

From the Ashes of an Affair to a Thriving Relationship

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How Common is Infidelity in Relationships? Who Cheats More Men or Women?

A White Board Showing Statistics of Infidelity and How Common Cheating is in Relationships.

Infidelity in relationships is more common than you might think, and the statistics paint a vivid picture. Let’s dive into the results of some key studies and articles we have come across to understand the reality of cheating in relationships.

Estimates suggest that infidelity occurs in about 25% of all marriages over the course of a lifetime9.

Infidelity Affects 1 in 4 Marriages. Photo showing 3 happy couples along with one affected by a cheating spouse.

Percentage of Cheating Men and Women

One study found that 20% of men and 13% of married women admitted to having sex with someone outside their marriage, averaging 16% overall1.

A more recent study suggests that the prevalence of infidelity is underreported due to the way individuals are questioned about their behaviors. Direct questioning revealed that 9% of women and 17% of men acknowledged being unfaithful2. However, when participants were provided with a checklist to identify specific sexual behaviors outside their primary relationship, the numbers surged dramatically. The results gathered from the checklist found that 15% of women and 27% of men had engaged in intercourse with someone other than their partner, averaging 21% overall2.

Which Gender Cheats More -Men or Women?

The Institute for Family Studies published results of a General Social Survey from 2010 to 2016 based on men and women in different age groups, either married or previously married, reporting extramarital sex1. The survey findings revealed an increasing disparity between men and women in terms of who admitted to cheating more, varying across different age groups:

Men were more likely to be unfaithful at all age groups except a notable exception between the ages of 18 and 291.

Women were most likely to cheat on their spouses between the ages of 60 and 69, with a 16% likelihood1.

In comparison, men were most likely to cheat on their spouses between the ages of 70 and 79, with a 26% likelihood1.

A Bar Graph of the General Social Survey from 2010 to 2016 showing the Reported Extramarital Sex By men and women either married or previously married.

53.4% of affairs happen with someone the individual knows very well. This could be a friend, a coworker, or even a neighbor3. Specifically, 44% of cheating men had an affair with someone from work, making the workplace a common ground for infidelity3. On the other hand, 53% of cheating women had an affair with a friend, showing that emotional connections often pave the way for infidelity among women3.

The choice of affair partner also varies significantly between genders. While 27% of cheating men had an affair with a stranger, only 9% of women did the same4. This further suggests that men might be more inclined towards physical or casual encounters. In contrast, women may seek a more emotional connection.

Since 1990, the number of women who admit to cheating has risen by 40% while men’s statistics have remained about the same5. This trend in recent decades suggests a shift in societal norms and attitudes toward female sexuality and autonomy. It aligns with broader societal changes, including shifts in gender roles, the increased participation of women in the workforce, and the evolving dynamics of marriage and relationships.

In the last twenty years, the internet has provided increased opportunities for infidelity. Up to 30% of internet users go online for sexual purposes, and up to two-thirds of them engage in offline sexual intercourse with their online partner10.

Why Do People Cheat on Their Spouses?

A wife sitting in the foreground with an upset expression as her husband Is seated on the couch out of focus behind her contacting his mistress while engaging in an affair.

The reasons why people cheat are complicated and often involve a range of underlying motivations. The following insights from pivotal research and scholarly works delve into the myriad factors contributing to infidelity, helping to explain why this continues to be so common.

According to the Deficit Model of Infidelity, unfaithfulness is often the result of unmet needs or deficiencies within a relationship7. These unmet needs can be emotional, such as a lack of affection, understanding, or support, or they can be physical, such as dissatisfaction with the sexual relationship. This model emphasizes the importance of communication, emotional intimacy, and sexual satisfaction in maintaining a faithful and fulfilling relationship.

Men with pregnant wives were found to cheat more, particularly if they were unhappy in their marriage13. They might feel emotionally distanced because of the attention on the pregnancy or experience less intimacy due to pregnancy-related changes, leading them to seek an emotional or physical connection elsewhere. The anticipation of becoming a father and the associated responsibilities might be overwhelming for some men, and the added pressures and changes might exacerbate existing issues, making infidelity seem like an escape or solution to their unhappiness.

Surprisingly, 56% of cheating men and 34% of cheating women consider their marriages happy, complicating the narrative that only unhappy people cheat6. While dissatisfaction is a common catalyst, even those in “Happy” relationships can cross the line.

In a meta-analysis of 12 infidelity studies among married couples, 31% of men and 16% of women had had a sexual affair that entailed no emotional involvement; 13% of men and 21% of women had been romantically but not sexually involved with someone other than their spouse; and 20% of men and women had engaged in an affair that included both a sexual and emotional connection7. These findings suggest that women are more likely to seek emotional and intimate connections outside their marriage rather than purely physical or sexual fulfillment. This contrasts with men, who are more inclined to pursue affairs for sexual experiences.'

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