A CHEATING man NEVER leaves his wife because…See more

Keeping a marriage afloat can feel complicated and difficult for many couples. In the United States, about 40 to 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, while 57 percent of men admit to committing infidelity in any relationship they’ve had. Perhaps most telling: 74 percent of men admit they’d have an affair if they knew they wouldn’t get caught.

**”Men Don’t Leave. They Just Want It All”**

“Men don’t leave. They just want it all,” says an article published in *Today*, in which several women who have relationships with married men comment on how these men “never” leave their wives. Although this doesn’t apply in all cases, it’s very common for men not to leave their wives for their lovers. But why?

**Comfort and Familiarity**

One major reason is comfort. “He has known you forever, and no one else knows him as he really is,” explains the dynamic many wives have with their husbands. “You give him the opportunity to be authentic, because there’s no part of him you haven’t seen before. With you, he is comfortable.”

This deep familiarity creates a foundation that’s hard to replicate. Wives often know their husbands’ fears, weaknesses, dreams, and daily routines in ways that new partners cannot. Despite infidelity, that history and comfort remain powerful.

**Fear of Consequences**

Beyond emotional comfort, practical concerns also play a role. Divorce brings financial strain, custody battles, social stigma, and disruption to established routines. Many men weigh these consequences and decide that maintaining the status quo—even while cheating—is easier than starting over.

**The Affair Serves a Different Purpose**

For some men, affairs fulfill desires for novelty, excitement, or validation without requiring the full commitment and vulnerability marriage demands. The affair becomes an escape, not a replacement.

**The Bottom Line**

While not all cheating men stay with their wives, many do—choosing familiarity, comfort, and stability over uncertainty. Understanding this doesn’t excuse infidelity, but it does reveal the complex emotional and practical calculations that keep some marriages intact despite betrayal.

Ultimately, trust and honesty remain the foundation of any healthy relationship.