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• 22 percent of married men have strayed at least once during their married lives.
• 14 percent of married women have had affairs at least once during their married lives.

Source: Associated Press

There are some basic reasons why guys are likely to stray. Now before you jump on me for saying that it’s all a woman’s fault, it’s not.

Some guys will choose to break up with a woman rather than cheat on her. Either way, these are the reasons why your guy may be looking for greener pastures.

You’re Just Not The Same Anymore.

Have you gained weight? Stopped dressing up for him? Become a slacker when it comes to shaving your legs or putting on your makeup?

As much as you’d like to think he loves you for your insides, his passion for you is also based on what you look like. If you’re not as hot as you used to be, then his passion for you will be equally… lukewarm.

You Nag Like Marge Simpson.

If every time he does something, he has to hear every reason why it’s a bad idea, he’s going to stop sharing things with you. No man is going to be attracted to a woman who’s always telling him everything he’s doing is wrong.

You’re Just Not Thrilling Anymore.

If your life is the same old, same old, he’s going to get bored. If your bedroom activities have the predictability of a flowchart, he’s going to seek the bed of someone who is more exciting.

You’re Fighting Biology.

Biologically speaking, men are hardwired to spread their seed among as many women as possible. They’re driven to create as many possible offspring as possible with as many types of women as possible. It’s in their DNA.

Monogamy is a social construct and some men just can’t manage to fight off the basic urge to merge.

It’s Just Sex.

Sometimes when a guy cheats, it’s only about sex. He’s satisfying a biological urge and it really DOES “mean nothing” to him. (Try telling most women that, though!)

If he feels that the benefits of sex outweigh the risk of losing his current relationship, then he’ll do it.

What Can You Do To Avoid Being Cheated On?

Easy. Take care of yourself. Develop a close relationship. Don’t nag. Be supportive.

Find ways to keep things exciting and new. And most important, realize that no relationship is 100% cheat-proof if the other person wants to cheat. All you can do is do your best to keep things healthy and happy.