A study by the dating site Gleeden, which surveyed 11,000 married women, found that 7 out of 10 preferred having a younger lover—ideally around 34 years old.
The reasons behind their infidelity were primarily emotional rather than purely physical. Many women said they sought a lover to boost their self-esteem, especially when younger men showed more interest in their lives than their husbands did. Poor communication in their marriages—talking less than 30 minutes a day—was another major factor. Others cited feeling unloved, unappreciated, or emotionally misunderstood, as their partners lacked empathy or attentiveness. Some women admitted to cheating out of revenge after their husbands were unfaithful, while others did so due to sexual dissatisfaction, even if love still existed. Overall, the study highlights that infidelity among married women is often a response to unmet emotional and personal needs.
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