Infidelity Facts from Susan Walsh July 24th, 2013
2. Having had a high number of prior sex partners
3. Being male or African American
4. Living in a central city
5. Thinking about sex several times a day
- 11% of adults who have been married or cohabited have been unfaithful to their partner (Treas & Giesen, 2000).
- Infidelity is influenced by many social and demographic factors. All of the following were associated with an increased risk of infidelity:
2. Having had a high number of prior sex partners
3. Being male or African American
4. Living in a central city
5. Thinking about sex several times a day
- Respondents who reported that their relationships were “pretty happy” and “not too happy” were two and four times more likely, respectively, to have reported extramarital sex than respondents who reported that they were “very happy” with their relationships (Atkins et al., 2001).
- 94% of married men and women had only one sex partner (their spouse) in the past 12 months, 4% had 2-4 partners, and 1% had over 5 partners (Laumann, Gagnon, Michael, Michaels, 1994).
While many factors contribute to an unfaithful spouse, the data above shows that a large majority of couples remain faithful. If you are concerned about your spouse or significant other here are 5 questions you should consider before letting your fears get the best of you.
1. Has your spouse been working late more than normal?
2. Has your spouse been more distant when you are together?
3. Does your spouse become upset or deflect your questions when you ask where he/she has been?
4. Have you found clothing in the house or his/her vehicle that does not belong to you?
5. Has he/she received phone calls or texts outside what would be normal that he/she seems secretive about?
If you answered yes to more than 1 of these questions, it may be advisable to seek a professional opinion. Here are some things you can do that will help a private detective determine if your spouse has been cheating. What is their usual schedule like? What differences have you noticed about them? What were your answers to the above questions?
Sometimes the fear of an unfaithful spouse can be our own imaginations creating a fear that is unlikely to occur in 94% of marriages. If this fear is one that is a true concern, we recommend giving Poorman Investigations a call for a free consultation. In all relationships communication is the key to success. Whether your spouse was unfaithful previously, is currently unfaithful, or would never look at someone the way he/she looks at you; remember that an open line of communication can make the relationship work.
Stay Safe out There.
1. Has your spouse been working late more than normal?
2. Has your spouse been more distant when you are together?
3. Does your spouse become upset or deflect your questions when you ask where he/she has been?
4. Have you found clothing in the house or his/her vehicle that does not belong to you?
5. Has he/she received phone calls or texts outside what would be normal that he/she seems secretive about?
If you answered yes to more than 1 of these questions, it may be advisable to seek a professional opinion. Here are some things you can do that will help a private detective determine if your spouse has been cheating. What is their usual schedule like? What differences have you noticed about them? What were your answers to the above questions?
Sometimes the fear of an unfaithful spouse can be our own imaginations creating a fear that is unlikely to occur in 94% of marriages. If this fear is one that is a true concern, we recommend giving Poorman Investigations a call for a free consultation. In all relationships communication is the key to success. Whether your spouse was unfaithful previously, is currently unfaithful, or would never look at someone the way he/she looks at you; remember that an open line of communication can make the relationship work.
Stay Safe out There.