Why do women cheat instead of breaking up?

The reason women cheat instead of breaking up is because they feel stuck. They may still like the person they are in a relationship with but they may feel like they are forgotten about. Now this is only one reason why but just try to ask them why they cheated and don’t feel bad it wasn’t your fault they cheated.

The use of the phrase "cheat instead of breaking up" shows a general misunderstanding of why people cheat. Cheating doesn't always mean the person doesn't want to be in a relationship with their partner. It's a hurtful thing to do but the people who do it aren't doing it to hurt anyone. Women do not cheat instead of breaking up: people cheat because they want to experience something different than they're used to in a sexual/romantic way.

Because uprooting a complete relationship might seem like a snap response as compared to a little something on the side.

Relationships tend to have good and bad aspects throughout. By a woman cheating they maybe trying to ease the bad without eliminating the good. Also, it could simply be a case of the relationship has died but, they may have ties in the relationship such as children, home, money so therefore it’s easier for the woman to become thrilled again than leave.

Uhhh it's like a two way thing. Women don't ALWAYS cheat. It's not like men don't. We are all humans at the end of the day. We all like to do anything but deal with our emotions. So we go for not dealing with it at all.

Because they dont know how to tell their boyfriends about it, it's hard for them to tell the person who trusts them that they have feelings for someone else.

They dont want to leave someone and stay with empty hands! She cheat part of the time for have different adventures, and the other part for looking for the next correct couple.

I think women cheat because they feel like they don't want to go through all the troubles for a break-up.

I don't believe a particular gender does this. This is heavily dependent on the situation. Say, A and B are in a relationship. A wants to break up and B doesn't believe them or can't understand why they want to move on from the relationship. Now A can't find a way to get the relationship over with and thinks of cheating to be the last straw. Since in all probability B wouldn't want A back after they slept with someone because pride or because they finally realise that A really wants to move on.

Maybe for many reasons. 1) They got accustomed to you. 2) They are relying on you financially and can't support themselves. 3) No satisfaction in a current relationship and looking for excitement. 4) They believe having two partners in life is acceptable/normal. 5) They are scared of being alone, in case one partner decides to leave you. 6) They enjoy the freedom of having to choose between the partners instead of being stuck in one relationship.

Because they are scared of their partner and losing the security and stability that they bring. Ironically when women harness their won independance, it makes them more desirable to men

Obviously this can have many answers and does not apply to all women. Maybe few do and I’m not saying my answer is completely correct, yet sometimes women can get emotionally attached to someone so much, but something is stopping them from continuing to stay with the partner. SOME may cheat so that they give their partner a reason to break up with them, even if they don’t/do want to break up emotionally.

Firstly, every woman is different, so this doesn't apply to everyone, but in my experience, women cheat because they're unsatisfied in only a part of their relationship, so they want to find that part in another person.

Anyone can cheat, men and woman. I believe people cheat instead of breaking up because they still want there partner or they are using their partner for somthing or scared to be without their partner but they also may feel the need for attention else where, self esteem boost, they are selfish, they like the risk etc etc the list could go on forever.

Sometimes people, not just women, are very afraid of being alone. Most people have trouble to admit this. Often times, people do not act badly out of malicious intent, but rather out of fear and self-preservation. This is instinctual for human beings and it can be difficult to recognize and change our behaviour to face our fears and do the right thing - talk about our feelings.

low self esteem and lack of communication. needs validation by being in control that way. selfishness is a big part. sad thing is they feel so bad about themselves that being used for sex makes them feel like a somebody

They cheat because maybe there partners doing the same thing, it there loves fade away or maybe you do something that is hurtful

Not all women cheat. However, some people find difficulty in being alone, its almost like a comfort blanket. Some people can feel afraid of being alone

Just aint happy insecure and aint happy with what they have i guess everything happens for a reason

Speaking from the perspective of a woman, I feel this question is very generalized. Though, I believe women get to cheat because they are not fulfilled in their current relationship, but they tend to have faith, and hope that somehow things will eventually get better. So they cheat, but don't leave the relationship, because maybe one day he will grant all their wishes and they will be happy.

Because they, unlike men, have much stronger emotional connections than men do. They may seek that sort of attention from someone else, yet still want their original person. That said, men can be that way too.

It's not just women. Bad decisions are universal.

That's not always true. People who cheat, men or women, usually are just confused about what they actually want. Maybe they just can't find a way to ask for a break up decently and got frustrated from that.

Not all do. Women as well as men may have different reasons for not wanting to break up, for example fear of conflict or violence, fear of lonliness, or just because they aren't sure about their feelings.

Some women are comfortable with the men they are with even though they aren’t happy. They want to maintain the happy relationship image than breakup and deal with all the emotions after a breakup. By cheating women feel a sence of power & a sence of independence to do what they want, but they can come back to their significant other who knows them like no other.

women are sensitive than male. most of the time when they want to get over someone they talk to someone close leading to get emotionally attached most of the time (Not judging). leading them to cheat than break up and then they have no choice.

That's not true, not all women cheat instead of breaking up. And if that happens, it the communication that lacks in the relationship.

Well now, you can say the same thing about mens as well. But there are many reasons depending on each individual. So someone might cheat firstly cause they just aren't committed to you. Or they might not take this relationship seriously. Also someone might cheat because they feel like your not giving them attention or care and they try to get that from other people. Some other people cheat cause they can't lose their partner, their scared because at the same time they may not love you exactly the way you love them but they do care about you and don't want you hurt. The thing is, there are many reasons why people would cheat and not break up, but you got to ask them why, because you could be equally faulted as well, maybe you don't care as much or pay attention to your partner and neglect them which could lead them to cheat even when they might still love you?

women are light hearted,and thus too afraid to break someone's heart directly,thus they might avoid it by not letting it out

It depends on the woman. Some still have emotions tied to the person but don’t know how to leave. So they rather get the partner to break up with them so it will remove the guilt