Infidelity

INTRODUCTION/DEFINITIONS Marriages go through many problems in the life time of the spouses. But in my opinion, I think that infidelity causes the worst heartache and devastation. The issue of infidelity seems to totally undermine the very foundations of what the marriage is built on. Infidelity might not be easy to define. This is probably because what might be considered as infidelity will vary from one couple to another. For instance, some couple might define infidelity in the context of emotional connection while others infidelity must be sexual in nature. Therefore, each individual in the couple will have to define what constitutes infidelity for them. Generally speaking though, Psychology today defines Infidelity as “breaking a promise to remain faithful to a sexual partner”. It went on to say that this said assurance may come in different ways, from wedding vows sanctified by the state to confidentially expressed unwritten promises between lovers. (Pittman, 2012) Lusterman in his write-up said…

Have you ever accused someone of cheating? Or maybe have you ever been accused of cheating? Many people have accused someone or have been accused themselves. In fact, 41 percent of marriages have had one or both spouses admit to infidelity, and that only includes the people who have actually admitted cheating (Infidelity Statistics). Because many people have different definitions for cheating, cheating can be hard to define. Some people may include looking at another person as cheating, where…

websites, and other innovative products dedicated to accommodating the demographics of those that want to satiate their ravaging desires. With the resources and opportunities from the creation of innovative forms of technology, infidelity is now more accessible and easier to indulge in unlike never before. This unorthodox mentality deeply contrasts with the traditional perspective that previously plagued people in society. Now,…

Infidelity in relationships has always been a universal problem and many researches have tirelessly focused their findings on this topic. However, there is little research done on whether or not infidelity is a cause or an effect of poor relationship quality in both dating and marital relationships. Because attitudes towards cheating in dating relationships and extramarital sex (EMS) continue to be negative, further and more specific research regarding why these actions occur, when ( before or…

person come crashing down on you because you thought he or she was the one. However, could this situation be avoided? Infidelity in a monogamous relationship is a curse to both partners. Not only it ruins the relationship two partners shared, but it affects the individuals on a personal level. The topic of infidelity is very intriguing because it tells a lot about the person’s character. Curiosity behind the reasons why a person cheats on his…

In the study “The Relationship Between Self-Worth and Marital Infidelity: A Pilot Study”, it goes over the reasons on why people in marriages cheat on their spouses. This looks at different studies that have already been conducted along with conducting their own study. There have been many studies that focused on why individuals feel the need to step out on their partners and the general answers were almost always the same. “Possible answers include (a) unhappy family lives, (b) addictive…

In the short stories “The Storm” by Kate Chopin and “The Gilded Six-Bits” by Zora Neale Hurston, infidelity is a clear theme within both of these stories. Character’s actions during and after committing infidelity immediately describe how the characters are as a person. Both stories are different when it comes to the setting and tone, yet both stories share similarities in the action the characters’ commit, narrative structure and the theme. The author’s narrative structure starts by describing…

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the many different reasons that men cheat according to Robert Weiss. Also to reflect back on how this relates to human sexuality and relationships. This is intended to help society as well as individuals better understand cheating from men and why it is a rising concern in today society. Cheating is a huge concern in relationships and has been for a long time. Men and women both cheat in relationships for many different reasons. Many people would argue…

Infidelity can cause psychological and sociological issues. In Jhumpa Lahiri’s short story “Interpreter of Maladies” and “The Lady with the Dog” by Anton Chekov these issues don’t effect only the family, but the cheater themselves. Megan Sweeney and Allan authors of “Infidelity, Initiation, and the Emotional Climate of Divorce: Are there Implications for Mental Health?” points out that “[a]dultery is one of the many key factors on a stressful dysfunctional family.”(297). And also stated by…

Long-term relationships are especially important to the growth and development of human being’s maturity and understanding of the world. With those relationships, there are numerous preconceived societal norms from the constitutive culture in which one grows up. American culture creates expectations of how one’s partner is expected to act. In American culture, one is expected to grow up, go to college, get married and start a family, living out that life monogamously. Yet according to statistics…