Are Affairs common?

In fact, when it comes to purely sexual infidelity, the average occurrence across studies is around 20% of all couples. However, this rate increases to around a third of couples when you include emotional infidelity. An affair is generally a sign things aren’t right with someone’s relationship.

How common is cheating in marriage?

Cheating and affairs are more common among the rich and less common in conservative cultures. Estimates today find married men cheating at rates between 25 percent and 72 percent. Given that many people are loath to admit that they cheat, research on cheating may underestimate its prevalence.

Can a relationship ever recover from cheating?

Relationships can heal from infidelity. The process is not without its challenges, but it is possible. A couple typically does best when they are determined to work through the pain to get to the healing on the other side.

What to do when you are being cheated on?

How to cope with being cheated onRemember: you are not to blame. Accept that things are going to suck for a while. Put yourself first. Try to keep your cool. Don’t make decisions out of fear. Surround yourself with your squad. Take a mini-break from socials. Ask for (professional) help if you need it.