4\ Went to Therapy
“My husband and I hadn’t slept together in two years. I needed sex, so I slept with a stranger. Cheating actually helped me realise that I needed to do something about our sex issues. I never told my husband about the affair, but I decided it was time to go to couples therapy and sort out our lack of sex. After going to therapy, we started trying new things in bed and making it a priority to have alone time together. Our relationship has never been stronger. I don’t regret cheating because I feel like I had to do it for us to get to the place we are at now.” —Erin D., 31
5\ Bored
“I was tired of being a stay-at-home mom who wasn’t treated well by her husband. My husband never called me beautiful and practically ignored me. I ended up secretly dating a guy that lived in the neighbourhood and was recently divorced. It was my adventure, and it made me feel good about myself. The side guy knew about my husband and didn’t care. He wanted a girlfriend without all the attachment that came with it, so it was a mutual agreement. When my husband walked in on us one afternoon, he screamed that he wanted a divorce and I was okay with that.” —Charlene W., 45
6\ Liked the Thrill
“You don’t know what you are missing when the only guy you’ve slept with is your husband. Sleeping with other people expanded my horizons in the bedroom. I had two affairs in the same year, actually! The first one was with a trainer at my gym and it ended when he moved. The second started only two months after that with a guy at work. He was the IT guy, and we hit it off. One thing led to another and before I knew it, I was in his bed. That one ended when I quit my job and I lost the thrill of sneaking around at work. I don't regret it, and my husband still has no idea.” —Debby L., 28
This article was originally published on WomensHealthMag.com
