6 Signs She'sThinking of Cheating

This is an article I found in Men's Health. You're probably thinking, "Meghan, you ain't a dude," but this magazine has some really interesting articles. AND this is a men's mag, so seeing things from the other side of the spectrum can always be enlightening. According to the article, 25% of married women have had extramarital sex. The number becomes even larger when looking at single women (single meaning not married, but in a relationship). And we all thought men were the dogs, but there are some bitches out there!
Sign #1
She's Turning 25 or 30 or 35 or ...
-Growing older is a soft subject for women to begin with. It becomes even harder to deal with when a woman is approaching certain milestones in her life and finds herself dissatisfied with her relationship. According to infidelity.com, women are three times more likely to cheat on or around their birthday. Perhaps if we feel we aren't getting treated the way we deserve, we feel we can redeem our confidence by going out and having a fling. Although I don't agree with cheating, I can play devil's advocate and understand the logic behind it.
Sign #2
She's Been Promoted
-Although its unfair to say that more successful women are more inclined to cheat, the proof is in the pudding. A study conducted at the University of Washington discovered that people (yeah, not just women!) who earned a salary of over $75,000 were 1.5 times more likely to be unfaithful than those earning $30,000 or less. What's my take on this? I would imagine that the career driven woman has no time to see her husband so she seeks out sex elsewhere i.e., the gym, the office, maybe even from the guy who makes her morning latte. Also, if there's a man in her life who doesn't praise her for her success or even exhibits jealousy, she might go for someone more on her playing field---like her boss.
Sign #3
She's Moving In With You
-I wrote a similar blog on Cohabitation for my friend's psychology blog. It sounds silly when you read this and you're thinking,"Why would she possibly want to cheat if SHE wanted to move in together in the first place?" Well, I'll tell you why. The motivation for such a relationship milestone may vary from the man to the woman. Women will want to move in to form a more solid commitment to her man and her man just might want to save on rent. Alas, if the two parties sharing this apartment and relationship aren't in sync with their goals, it's possible one of you is likely to stray. Also, moving in together means spending a lot more time together, so you might have to work to keep that fire burning. If she feels your effort is lacking, she may decipher this as you find her less attractive or just aren't as committed anymore. If the feeling of unattractiveness is that great, she may jump into the arms of the next guy who pays her a compliment. P.s.- A survey on menshealth.com found that 41% of women were likely to cheat with a coworker. So boys, keep that fire burning!
Sign #4
She Thinks You've Cheated
-Well, fellas, this is simple math. Revenge can be sweet, I suppose. A girl who has been slighted will want to slight you right back. However, in my opinion, if you have suspicions that your man is unfaithful, don't jump on the next guy's lap that offers to buy you a $2 beer; TALK about it! According to Peggy Vaughan, the author of The Monogamy Myth, 86% of couples who had an affair and talked about it, were still married! In opposition, only 59% reconciled who barely discussed the big, relationship elephant in the room.
Sign #5
She's Not Getting Enough
-I can't think of a man who wouldn't want a woman with an insatiable appetite for sex; so why won't you give her what she wants?!? Of course, those who have been doing serious time in relationships realize that things may come to a lull from time to time, but women take all this personal. We are sensitive creatures and always want to imagine a double-meaning to every word that leaves a man's mouth. If she feels you're not as frisky as you used to be, she might think she's not as desirable as she used to be. Also, sex is more important to women than you may know. Oxytocin, a hormone that is responsible for giving us the need to bond intimately with others, is released 3 to 5 times higher than usual right before a woman reaches orgasm. Maybe this explains the post-coital cuddling. Get back in the saddle and get naked, gentlemen!
Sign #6
She's Ready to Bolt
-This is the coward's way out, but in order to flee a relationship without promise, many people choose infidelity. A survey conducted by David Buss, Ph.D., asked 100 men and women what would be their method of choice in ending a bad relationship, one of the most common answers was to begin an affair. This is possibly (if possible at all) the least admirable reason to cheat. Why not just break up? I imagine it would be really hard to get your belongings back after your boyfriend found out you banged his brother. Moral of the story: Cheating's for self-deprecating celebrities and politicians.