Introduction

Infidelity is a common occurrence in society, but that doesn't make it any less painful. If you've been betrayed by your significant other, you may wonder how common infidelity really is and whether your experience is unique. Well, let's get to the bottom of that question! Read on for some interesting statistics about infidelity that will help put your situation into perspective...

Percent of men who admit to committing infidelity in any relationship they've had: 56% (7% higher than women)

A 2017 study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships found that 56% of men admitted to committing infidelity in any relationship they've had. That's 7% higher than women!

The researchers also found that, on average, men were more likely to cheat than women but less likely to admit it. In fact, women were more likely to deny cheating than their male counterparts--even when presented with photographic evidence or other forms of proof from their partners.

Percent of women who admit to committing infidelity in any relationship they've had: 54%

• 54% of women admit to committing infidelity in any relationship they've had, which is a higher percentage than men.

• The source of this statistic is unclear and may be unreliable.

Percent of marriages that last after an affair has been admitted to or discovered: 31%

This statistic is useful for those who are curious about the likelihood of their marriage lasting after an affair has been admitted to or discovered. The data shows that 31% of marriages will last after such an admission or discovery, meaning 69% do not last.

The gender breakdown tells us that men have a slightly higher chance of staying together with their partners (33%) than women do (29%). It's also interesting to note that younger people are less likely than older ones: 34% of those aged 18-24 stayed together compared with 25% in the 25-34 age group and 23% in 35-44 years old bracket.

Percent of men and women who say they would have an affair if they knew they would never get caught: 15%

15% of men and women say they would have an affair if they knew they would never get caught.

This is a surprisingly high number, considering that cheating has become so stigmatized in our culture. It means that there are a lot of people who are willing to cheat on their partners and break up their relationships--or at least risk doing so--if there were no consequences for their actions.

Average length of an affair: 2 years

The average length of an affair is 2 years. This can be a long time to be hiding something, especially if you're trying to keep it from your partner or spouse. The longer the affair goes on, the more likely it is that it will be discovered.

In some cases, people have had affairs for decades before they were discovered by their spouses or partners--and in other cases, people have been caught just months after starting their extramarital relationships (or even before they started them).

Number of times per year the "other woman" will see her married lover on average? 20 times

The number of times per year the "other woman" will see her married lover on average? 20 times.

This is a pretty specific number, but it's not so small or large that you could confuse it with an average or extreme. The same goes for other statistics in this article: they're not too small or large to be easily understandable by most people reading this article.

These statistics prove just how common infidelity really is.

Infidelity is a common occurrence in relationships, and it can have a significant impact on both parties involved.

For example, if you are the partner who has been cheated on, you may be feeling betrayed and hurt by your partner's actions. You may also feel like you cannot trust them anymore because they were willing to risk losing everything for another person or group of people. On the other hand, if you are the person who has committed infidelity in your relationship--even if it was only once or twice--you could feel guilty about what happened and want to make amends with your partner by telling them about it as soon as possible so that they do not find out from someone else later down the line (or even worse: while reading these statistics!).

Conclusion

Infidelity is more common than you think, and these statistics prove just how common it really is. If you have concerns about your partner's behavior or if you suspect they may be cheating on you (or vice versa), it's important that both parties seek counseling before things get out of hand.