Here is my letter to the editor of Psychology Today, in response to a recent article entitled, “A Natural History of Female Infidelity”.
In my many years as a couple therapist, I have observed that men and women cheat for different reasons. While no hypothesis is ever 100%, there seems to be a definite pattern to the difference between female and male infidelity; and it’s not just about sex for either of them . A woman tends to be sexually receptive to another man when her bedrock need for emotional sustenance is not being met in the relationship with her mate. A man seeks the comfort of other women for other reasons.
I’d like to read more about this. Can you expound and expand for both genders?
Thanks for your comment. It’s a complicated answer. In his book, “The American Father”, William Reynolds answers that question quite well. I recommend you have a look at the Chapter entitled, “Where is this Relationship Going?”
What are tbreasons that men cheat? This is a cliff hanger. Please explain more about why both men and eomen cheat. How do partners avoid becoming distant? What makes thrm distant. This is a fascinating topic and you write 1 paragraph?!