About a third just wanted sex.
Overall, men tended to cheat for variety, sex, or situational reasons. Women were more likely to cheat if they felt ignored or neglected. Personality mattered too. Commitment-phobes chased sexual variety, while hopeless romantics strayed due to lack of love and commitment.
But experts stress: being cheated on isn’t your fault. Whatever the reason, it’s about the cheater, not you.