About Cheating Women

Divorce rates continue to rise, so it is no wonder that many people worry that their spouses may be cheating. According to the University of Chicago's National Opinion Research, 15 percent of women and 22 percent of men cheat. While men do cheat more often than women, there are factors to consider regarding female infidelity.

Truth

According to truthaboutdeception.com, women are much less likely to cheat than their male counterparts. Surveys have consistently shown that women are more faithful than men (see Resources).

Emotions

Women tend to be emotionally involved when they do cheat. Unlike men, women typically do not engage in one-night stands.

Who

Because women become emotionally involved in their affairs, they most often cheat with someone they know. This is usually a co-worker, or a friend from school or church.

Moving Up

A woman generally cheats with someone who has a higher status than her husband. This can be either financially or in terms of treatment or sensitivity.

Moving Out

Because women become more emotionally attached, they are more likely to leave their husbands. Women put a greater emphasis on affairs than men do.

Revenge

Women will use cheating as a way to "get back" at their husbands. This is rare, though more common in women than men.

Resources

• Truthaboutdeception.com
• More on cheating women
• National Opinion Research Center