7 women reveal the hard reason why they strayed from their marriage

When the subject of cheating comes up, it is mainly aimed at men. Why do men cheat? Who do they tend to cheat with?

What are the warning signs that he is straying? Well, it’s time to focus on the women who also do the dirty. So listen carefully as women reveal why they cheated and discover the situations that lead women to seek out an affair.

7 Women Reveal The Hard Reason Why They Stuck From Their Marriage:

1. I couldn’t ignore the chemistry

“I once slept with my boyfriend’s roommate while he went out to get us breakfast. There was a lot of chemistry between us and it all happened so quickly.

I felt so bad when he came back that I almost threw up. I told him months later and he couldn’t forgive me. I don’t blame him.” —WW

2. I reconnected with an old flame

“My current boyfriend was out of town for the weekend and I ran into an old ex while shopping at a nearby Target. We talked for hours in his car in the parking lot and I’m not proud of what happened next. I never told anyone, but it happened.” —TS

Beware of your girlfriend’s exes, guys. A recent study found that people are most likely to cheat with their ex.

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3. I was tired of being ignored

“I cheated on my husband because I was tired of him watching videos instead of what I once did. He liked the videos more than me at the time, so I found something I liked more than him.

I ended the affair and we are both in a better place now. I don’t think he suspects anything, but it will always weigh heavy on my heart.” —AL

4. I didn’t get enough attention

“I cheated on my boyfriend just because he didn’t pay enough attention to me at the time. Then came *Mike, this charming man and I fell for him at hello.

We are together now, but I regret everything that happened then. Later he found out that I was cheating on him.” –CH

5. I cheated as revenge

“I cheated on my ex-boyfriend because he was a cheater himself. I took revenge on him. But it turned out very badly. He almost killed me when he found out, so I had to leave him.

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6. I was in love with a married man

“I have to admit that I have cheated before. I met a man who I thought was the perfect man for me. He had everything my partner lacked, so I started a relationship with him.

I found out that the man was already married. But by the time I found out, I was already so in love with him. Long story short, I divorced my partner to be this man’s side for two years.

I soon found out he was cheating on me. I went back to my husband and left the man alone. It doesn’t pay to cheat. It may feel good at first, but in the end it hurts everyone.” — AF

7. I was hurt

“I cheated on my boyfriend because I felt neglected. Every time I wanted to hang out with him he said he just didn’t feel like going out.

I cheated on him with the guy I met the first year I dated my boyfriend. I immediately felt guilty and when I was with him I couldn’t look him in the eye.

I was that scared. I felt like my boyfriend knew I was cheating on him. Now we are no longer in a relationship.” – L.

According to a study published in Scientific Americanone of the biggest reasons why people cheat is the lack of love from their partner.

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Nicole Weaver is a senior writer for Showbiz Cheat Sheet whose work has been featured in New York Magazine, Teen Vogue and more.