Attraction can catch anyone off guard, even someone who’s happily married.
Sometimes, a married woman may start feeling drawn to another man, even if she has no intention of acting on it.
According to Psychology Today, men and women often cheat for different reasons. When women cheat, it’s usually about more than just sex – they’re looking for romance, emotional connection, or intimacy. Men, on the other hand, are more likely to cheat mainly for physical satisfaction, without much thought about emotional closeness.
Of course, some men do cheat because they feel both love and sexual attraction for someone else, but many see it as purely opportunistic. They might even say they’re happy in their main relationship, love their partner, and enjoy their sex life, with no intention of leaving.
Women usually aren’t like that. For most women, emotional closeness matters just as much — or even more — than sex. So, if a woman cheats, it’s often because she’s either unhappy in her relationship or has formed a real emotional connection with someone else. Either way, it can be a sign that she’s ready to rethink her current relationship.
Infidelity is more common than most people think. A 2021 Statista survey found that about one in five Americans have cheated on a partner at some point.
A 2022 study revealed that roughly 20% of men and 13% of women admitted to being unfaithful. That means the odds of dating someone who has cheated before are actually pretty high.
Here are nine signs that a married woman may be developing feelings for someone else.
