5 Reasons Why Guys in a Serious Relationship Cheat on Their Girlfriends

She trusted her boyfriend, but he cheated on her. This story is all too familiar and it could happen to anyone. What motivates guys in a serious relationship to get intimate with other women? This time around, we asked single guys in their teens to 20s to share their opinions on the topic. Based on their thoughts, we share with you five reasons why guys in a serious relationship cheat on their girlfriends.

1. He became emotionally closer to the other woman while working together on a team.


Working together can bring two people closer together. “We worked many hours together towards the same goal. She started to mean more to me than my girlfriend,” said a guy in his 20s. If your boyfriend frequently mentions a particular woman’s name, consider it as a red flag, even if he tells you not to worry.