Sunday, June 27, 2010

Should I Tell My Boyfriend That I've Cheated On Him?

By T Dub Jackson

Statistics show that more women are cheating today than at any other point in history. We've finally reached the point where equality and the gender gap are closing when it comes to infidelity. Does it take away the old "men are dogs" assumptions that usually come up when it's about men cheating? Not really. There are still the age-old stereotypes that seem to be going nowhere.

There are some differences in cheating women and cheating men that are worth taking a closer look into.

Guilt as a Reason

Women who cheat are often riddled with guilt over the affair. They want to clear the air and tell their husband. They feel that the secrets and lies are detrimental to their relationships and want to get the cheating off their chest as quickly as possible.

Why do they want to point the finger at themselves? One word: guilt. Guilt is a tough thing for most women to handle. Modern women face so many trials, tribulations, and expectations (some of them are their own and others are placed on them by friends, families, husbands, and lovers).

Without adding to the burden, many women feel that they have enough things in their lives to feel guilty about. This is one they hope they can get off their chest without completely compromising the relationship.

The Hope for Betterment

The desire to be better at home is the other reason that women feel the need to confess their cheating. Leaving their husband for the other man is something that they do not want. They still love the wonderful man that they married and starting anew with the other guy is something that they're not interested in.

But, there is something they need from their partner that they aren't getting at home. They hope that by revealing the affair they will have some hope of getting what they need at home so that they don't feel as though there is always something missing or that they are being forced to choose between a life of abundance and a life that feels as though they are constantly making a sacrifice (even if they aren't sure what that something is).

But is it really necessary for women to admit their cheating with the men they love? Unless it's completely and totally wearing and tearing your soul, it is not necessary to confess. Even if he finds on his own, there are always choices. Unless you are ready to end the relationship, do not let cheating be the end of it.

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