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Is it crazy to think couples in this day and age won't cheat on each other?

It seems that more and more couples are straying from one another while staying in the relationships. Is this the new normal? It's kind of scary.
Laughman · 46-50, M
I think it's the case of the people wanting to find out if the grass is greener. People change and develop as we grow older. Your partner will never be the same person when you met X years ago, so the qualities you found enduring or sweet back then will most likely annoy you now. People always like that thrill of the first few months and it's just not sustainable. That's what drives people to cheat. They want the thrill, the rush and excitement back, and these days with the internet it's never been easier to find that quick thrill online.
Laughman · 46-50, M
@Gypsy11 that's a good point. Social media is a common curse on is all. We are all desperately trying to outdo each other. Look at everyone's profile, they all have amazing lives, no sad days or an ordinary life. It's the desire to stand out and be the centre of attention that is our downfall.
indyjoe · 56-60, M
@Gypsy11 That is true, too many people give up too easily (they are getting lazy when it comes to relationships). On the other side of it there are many people who hold on too long when it's obviously not good or working. It is never totally perfect or easy because nothing in life ever is (and people aren't either), but it doesn't have to be a lot of hard work and a struggle all the time. My wife and I have had tough times and rough spots that we have had to overcome and see through together...but none of it had anything to do with our relationship itself. Our relationship has always just come naturally, and keeping it honest and sacred to just us is not hard to do. PEOPLE complicate situations and create problems often more than what is really there.
I disagree because a lack of effort can also attributed to a lack of interest and respect. @Laughman
Adaydreambeliever · 56-60, F
I think it is on the increase.. it's not all.. but in these days where it's so easy to connect with new people online or at work.. it's so easy.. and temptation is always so close.. I think too that people seem to have shorter attention spans.. and don't seem to want to work at relationships.. the minute something displeases them they are off looking for comfort elsewhere... It's sad.. I think we all know the answers... and one of those things involves better communication about what we want, what we need, what we desire... and another is compromise and a bit of hard work..

Lol either that or just go for a nice open relationships or swinging :P
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Adaydreambeliever · 56-60, F
@Spoiledbrat yes, I think we agree on the desire for instant gratification.. it's the way people are moving.. it's sad..

And yes, I know you believe that swinging means there isn't that meaning within one's relationship.. all I can say is that's not the experience of many of those who have that aspect in their life and many who want it in their life.. I would be the first to say it doesn't work for everyone.
@Adaydreambeliever yes for some that is their interest and some it never would be an interest. Hopefully the ones who would never consider it an option will not end up with someone who would.
curiosi · 61-69, F
This is what happens when society throws morals out the window and accepts any behavior.
No one is doing that. @curiosi
SW-User
@Spoiledbrat You poor naive child🤣😂
No. I just think there is more to consider. @SW-User
indyjoe · 56-60, M
No it's not crazy at all. There are still many couples who haven't cheated and won't cheat on each other. Monogamy, fidelity, and faithfulness is not dead no matter how much others try to kill it (my wife and I are one of those couples🤵👰👫🧖‍♂️🧖‍♀️ The💍 still means something to us).
@indyjoe unfortunately our outlook on marriage is not the popular.
@indyjoe @indyjoe best answer. This is the way or no way.
Alice60 · 61-69, C
work at your marriage, have play nights where you go together and come home together, Enjoy the one you love having fun let them know how much you love them.
and no need to cheat
Exactly and many people become stuck together without many resources hence options. @Alice60
@Gypsy11 I agree with what you're saying. Do I like what you're saying? No I don't, but you're right. It's about instant gratification. When there's work or boredom, it's onto something different and new.
Sometimes people have to figure it out for themselves. @1234567890a
nedkelly · 61-69, M
SW-User
@nedkelly Exactly. This is complete BS.
Says people who can’t get a date. @nedkelly
SW-User
Lol. If you're in a relationship, guaranteed you SO is cheating, has cheated, will cheat.
indyjoe · 56-60, M
@SW-User It's attitudes like yours that are a big part of the problem...it's like a cancer and it is permeating our society at alarming rates. Relationships and marriage are losing priority, they are rapidly becoming trivial and disposable.
indyjoe · 56-60, M
@SW-User That is absolutely not true of me or my wife, nor is it true of a lot of other people we know (and we have known some cheaters).
SW-User
@indyjoe Oh well I'm happy for you mate
I hear stories from friends, associates, etc..... I'm back in the dating field after almost 20 years. It's a very scary place to be.
QuixoticSoul · 41-45, M
@Gypsy11 You’ll be fine, people really haven’t changed at all.
Quizzical · 46-50, M
Marriage is a social construct, and society changes. I don't believe any of the great apes are monogamous.
I think it is common for long time relationships to sour and that is the beginning of the end. Many people don’t have the money to split up. Some become overcome with unhappiness.
We're meant to be monogamous. We were made in the image of God. If you cant recite vows and keep them, Being single is a great choice.
Quizzical · 46-50, M
Alice60 · 61-69, C
@1234567890a No Monogamy was something the church invented (I believe)
we are automatically attracted to others who are attractive, Strong, protective, Good Providers, as most of the Animal kingdom is
@Alice60 yes i do believe the bible is truth. Adam and Eve would be the example.
QuixoticSoul · 41-45, M
People have cheated in every epoch. Monogamy is difficult and probably not natural. But everything else works even worse.
indyjoe · 56-60, M
@QuixoticSoul Many people still do not and have never found being monogamous difficult.
QuixoticSoul · 41-45, M
@indyjoe I have yet to meet any. The phrase “seven year itch” is a cliche for a reason.
Platinum · M
Lots of people have affairs, but they work through it and continue in a happy marriage for the rest of their lives...it's not a problem for lots of couples...
Platinum · M
I cheated quite a few times in the first 20 years of marriage but not once in the last 30....
nowic2 · 61-69, M
Not crazy at all. Most of my friends are very happily monogamous.
melbeacher · 56-60, M
I think it is the new normal. Unfortunately.
Tres13 · 51-55, M
what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas..
Sounds about right.

 
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