When are people most likely to cheat on their partners?

December 8, 2023 - Reading time: 4 minutes

Sadly, cheating has become prevalent in today's society, gaining recognition in popular culture and receiving encouragement through dating platforms which are designed for the unfaithful. It has become increasingly common, or perhaps more accurately, increasingly reported. Whether you have experienced being cheated on or have been the one to cheat on your partner, infidelity remains one of the most detrimental occurrences in modern-day relationships. Numerous questions arise in our minds, such as why do people cheat on their partners, who is more prone to cheating and what are the signs of a cheating partner. 

Recent studies that have tracked the frequency of cheating incidents, and indicate that March is not only the month with the highest probability of divorce but also the period when cheating is more likely to occur. Another noteworthy timeframe is the weeks following the Christmas holidays. 

Whether these occurrences can be attributed to the weather, the conclusion of the holiday season, or New Year's resolutions to try new things, numerous reports suggest that these are times when vigilance regarding infidelity within relationships should be heightened.

Interestingly, February 13th has been designated as 'National Cheat Day', also known as 'National Mistress Day'. Preceding Valentine's Day, when couples traditionally engage in affectionate gestures, National Cheat Day is a time when unfaithful men often shower attention on their mistresses or engage in extramarital relationships. It is also one of the busiest days of the year for short-term bookings at hotels, motels, and other travel accommodations.

For those skeptical about temporal patterns, other time-sensitive indicators may point to an increased likelihood of cheating by your partner. For example:

• Individuals are more prone to cheating during periods of extreme stress in their lives, such as moving into a new house, receiving a job promotion, or experiencing the death of a family member.
• Men are more likely to cheat on their spouse and engage in an affair between the ages of 60 and 79 years.
• Women are more inclined to cheat on their partner between the ages of 28 and 37.
• Cheating is more probable during late-night hours following a social event or during afternoons when the unsuspecting partner is away at work.
• The likelihood of cheating increases once a couple has been in a relationship for seven years, commonly referred to as the seven-year itch.

If you find yourself contemplating questions like these and harbor concerns about the security of your current relationship, rest assured, you are not alone. The study of infidelity and its patterns, as well as explanations for cheating, persists because it continues to impact millions of individuals worldwide and will undoubtedly continue to do so in the future.

For many, there is nothing worse than the thought of their partner actively cheating on them. If you suspect that your partner could be cheating on you, then you might consider hiring the services of a private investigator in order to check and gather evidence. As a leading detective agency based in the UK, our detectives are highly experienced at surveilling individuals that are suspected of cheating on their partners. We can help to either confirm your suspicions or to provide peace of mind. We cover all areas of the UK. Feel free to get in touch with us for more information and a free quote.

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