30 Why do people cheat even when they are happy in their relationship? My partner cheated on me and when I asked why, they said they were happy with me. I don't understand how someone can cheat when everything is going well. Can someone explain this? relationships cheating infidelity psychology M michael_clark 16 February 2026 4,284 views Share
Accepted Answer 6 Cheating is rarely about the relationship. It's usually about the cheater's own insecurities, need for validation, or impulse control issues. J joshua_mitchell 23 February 2026
4 Some people cheat out of boredom or curiosity, not because they're unhappy. It's a character issue, not a relationship issue. A austin_edwards 20 February 2026