Men are more likely to have affairs than women and are often seeking more sex or attention. 2 Men express their love in a more physical way — they often dont have the perfect feeling words for their wives. When women cheat, theyre often trying to fill an emotional void.

What does an affair mean to a man?

An affair is a romantic and emotionally intense relationship with someone other than your spouse or partner. Generally, affairs do not last long (though there are exceptions) and occur between two people who are not married or otherwise committed to one another.

How long can an affair with a married man last?

Long term affairs may last for about 15 months or more. And about 30% of affairs last about two years and beyond. And some can last a lifetime. As an Affair Recovery Specialist, I work with couples whose affairs consist of a one night stand to ones that continued for more than a decade.

Can a married man cheat and still love his wife?

Here, experts explain this phenomenon and dispel other popular cheating myths. Fact #1: Most men are still in love with their wives when they cheat. We more often think of women complaining about a lack of romance, but men feel it, too, says Dr. Brosh.