Adultery

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he other person. Some find it very important to themselves to find out if their partner has been sexually involved with that third party, while others are so distraught over the fact that their partner has chosen to be emotionally involved with someone other then themselves.
The secrecy involved with having an affair is hurtful; the discovery that one is secretly involved in a gay or lesbian relationship is confusing and painful to many people. Again, understanding the nitty-gritty of any act of adultery can shed light on why it happened. The more emotional we feel about something, the less clearly we can think about it. Standing back, clearly looking at what has happened, and communicating about the incident can always be helpful to a couple or the individual to get over the initial shock of discovering that their partner has been unfaithful.
Men and women often seek different things when they become involved in extramarital activity. Research shows that there are important differences that determine why men and women become involved extramaritally. Psychologists Glass and Wright found that women are more likely to link sex with love, while men’s involvements are more often primarily sexual. This is not true of all men and women. Some men view and affair as a return to romance and excitement and an escape from day to day responsibilities; Some women feel that extramarital sex, wit no emotional attachment, adds spice to their lives. In many instances, the beliefs that people hold a...