Men are more likely to have affairs than women and are often seeking more sex or attention. 2 Men express their love in a more physical way — they often dont have the perfect feeling words for their wives. When women cheat, theyre often trying to fill an emotional void.

What causes a man to cheat?

A simple desire to have sex can motivate some people to cheat. Other factors, including opportunity or unmet sexual needs, may also play a part in infidelity thats motivated by desire. But someone who wants to have sex might also look for opportunities to do so without any other motivators.