So many years after their wedding day, most couples cheat

When is the ultimate moment when most married couples cheat? Is it that famous 7 year itch or is it much earlier?

The term ‘seven-year itch' suggests that couples reach a period of unrest or dissatisfaction after about seven years of marriage, which can lead to extramarital affairs. Although there is no scientific evidence that this is exactly true, there are studies that clearly indicate that there are patterns in the duration of marriages and the incidence of infidelity. The first pain point, according to research, is after being married for two years. Especially if there are no children yet, the chance is there that someone has another partner. Although it is usually not an affair, cheating can certainly happen then.

After that, young children often come along, and most couples are too busy and too tired to even think about a wild kiss with someone else. So you enter calm waters regarding cheating. It drifts, it drifts... Until... A study conducted at the University of Utah shows that the likelihood of infidelity increases as a marriage lasts longer, peaking around the twentieth year of marriage. The children are often older by then, boredom is present, and well, in boredom, we seek more excitement.

There are various psychological factors that can contribute to infidelity in long-term relationships. A lack of emotional connection, communication problems, monotony in the relationship, and individual dissatisfaction are just a few of the reasons why people may seek sexual satisfaction outside their marriage. It's not always just about sex; it's about the thrill, the chase, the game, the sneaky. As long as you always realize what you have at stake.

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