Studies on relationships question infidelity in couples
Joshua Vaughan
Issue date: 2/8/10 Section: Features
West Chester University student Brandon Banks thinks many marriages end before they begin. "Lust if often the downfall of marriage. Some couples get married because of physical pleasure even though they may not have compatible personalities, and then may cheat because they've gotten bored," Banks said.
Some students think it's an issue of lure of the flesh. "There is too much temptation and some are too weak to ignore it," Psychology major Mallorie Bannan said.
It should be noted that of the 20 West Chester students who returned their questionnaire, 17 had cheated on a lover at least once and 19 knew someone who had cheated.
Only one participant is actually engaged to be married. Ryan Frisco said that, "Monogamy is not dead!" Still, he did acknowledge that these days it seems that marriage has become more of a "phase people go through" than an actual genuine commitment.
Is monogamy dead? The jury is still out, however, it sure is not as strong as it once was and it's becoming weaker with every frivolous liaison we're privy to.
So, as one sits down to a romantic candle lit dinner with one's significant other this Valentine's Day, just remember how lucky it is to be in an honest, loving and loyal relationship. Right?
Joshua Vaughan is a student at West Chester University.
Some students think it's an issue of lure of the flesh. "There is too much temptation and some are too weak to ignore it," Psychology major Mallorie Bannan said.
It should be noted that of the 20 West Chester students who returned their questionnaire, 17 had cheated on a lover at least once and 19 knew someone who had cheated.
Only one participant is actually engaged to be married. Ryan Frisco said that, "Monogamy is not dead!" Still, he did acknowledge that these days it seems that marriage has become more of a "phase people go through" than an actual genuine commitment.
Is monogamy dead? The jury is still out, however, it sure is not as strong as it once was and it's becoming weaker with every frivolous liaison we're privy to.
So, as one sits down to a romantic candle lit dinner with one's significant other this Valentine's Day, just remember how lucky it is to be in an honest, loving and loyal relationship. Right?
Joshua Vaughan is a student at West Chester University.
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sharongilo
posted 2/10/10 @ 4:54 PM EST
I hope marriage isn't just a phase to go through, especially when there are children involved. As a marriage therapist for years I've seen too much happiness with divorce . (Continued…)
LisaG
posted 2/10/10 @ 10:01 PM EST
Married now for 20 yrs. Only 3 yrs. into the marriage with a 10 m.o. at home my hubby strayed. I was shocked and devastated. He paid a heavy price for his deed with the ups and downs of my emotions, lots of therapy, the embarassment and humiliation among friends, family. (Continued…)
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