Why does a man have to look for another woman if he has one already?
By leateagee
@leateagee (3667)
China
July 14, 2008 10:02am CST
I am talking about men in a relationship and still goofing around. I am not generalizing but so far, the men I have met all have done this. I just don't understand since I knew all the women that are connected to them. Is it a need to have a different mate? Different taste? Different style? Or there is juts no love at all? Or there is no chemistry or fun in it? All are welcome to give a view about this confusion of mine. Thank you in advance. Take care =)
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@Ciniful (1587)
• Canada
14 Jul 08
Right off the bat, it should be mentioned that women cheat too. This behavior is NOT confined to men. It goes both ways.
As for why men cheat, many reasons and it's impossible to know which one is the right one depending on the guy. Biology and natural instinct does play a part. Men instinctively have a need to mate with as many people as possible, to spread their seed around and create more offspring, to keep the species going. At the end of the day, we are just animals with natural instincts. While the man might not even recognize this as his reason himself. it does play a part in it.
However, a man who's committed to a monogamous relationship has made a promise to STOP doing that, and he does have the willpower to turn away from those temptations .. but refuses to do so. Then you have the other reasons.
- Bad relationship
- Wife doesn't satisfy him sexually
- Wife doesn't satisfy him emotionally
- The need for variety
- He's a jerk.
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@leateagee (3667)
• China
14 Jul 08
I do agree with you that women cheat too. But man does it more than woman. Yes, it can prevented by a strong will power and love. Your reason are all accepted. Definitely these kind of men are jerks. You get a positive rate. Thank you so much for responding. Take care
@Ciniful (1587)
• Canada
14 Jul 08
Where is your proof that men cheat more than women? All studies and statistics prove otherwise. I'm sorry if you've had bad experiences with men cheating, but it's absolutely wrong to claim that men cheat more. It's simply not true. Men are simply more OPEN about it, while women are better at hiding it.
@currykai (427)
• Malaysia
14 Jul 08
Yes.. I have this same questions as well. I am a lady and I get disappointed with some of the men who cant stay long with one woman. In my opinion, i think some men is not contented with just one woman, they like to venture out and try new relationship with different women. The 'visual' factor is very important to them and that is why is really hard to resist beautiful women. But somehow, more mature guys who have had enough fun and thrills tend to be able to stick to a relationship longer and is committed to settle down with the one he found is right!
@leateagee (3667)
• China
14 Jul 08
Nah, I didn't get you wrong there. I just want to make it clear if they have rights. Yeah, they have no rights at all. I am giving you a positive rate for a valuable opinion you have shared.
@currykai (427)
• Malaysia
14 Jul 08
Hi , Dont get me wrong. Obviously they have no right to "collect" and etc. I am just stating based on my observations and opinions. Well, i certainly do not have respect for such men. and to older men who still seems to flirt around, goodness sake..they will never learn I guess.
@uath13 (8192)
• United States
15 Jul 08
It's a problem with our base nature that still lies deep within our subconscious even though we are now " civilized "..
For most species in the wild the females look for the male most likely to be able to provide & protect her offspring. She how no problem knowing for sure that her offspring are hers so she just looks to give them the best chance of survival & the best genes.
Males of most species on the other hand have an instinct to mate with as many females as possible in order to insure that at least some of his genes are being passed on. Even if he does successfully attract a mate the offspring she bears my not necessarily be his. He could then be spending his time raising another males child & not his own.
I'd recommend you do some research on lions. They're a very good & well documented example of what I'm talking about.
While we as a species have become civilized & now look for only one mate those base instincts are still rooted at the back of our minds. Some people are just more likely to act on them than others.
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@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
14 Jul 08
HI lea,
Most probably their relationship isn't that exciting, this men are not satisfied in some aspects like emotional and physical! So, they tend to search for another girl who will provide this to them...It's sad to know but very rampant in our society!
@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
15 Jul 08
That's the mystery there...LOL! As my old folks said, if someone will allow to be played, then people will do it to her/him! So, it's a matter of choice..If the girl/boy has an idea about the cheating and will just complain but do nothing, things will continue to happen!
@leateagee (3667)
• China
16 Jul 08
Yes, you are all right. A woman has its certain nature too that drives away a man not to be excited. But I hope man would try to understand us just like the way we try to understand them. Thank you all for joining the discussion. Take care and have a nice day
@wayllsexy (8)
• United States
14 Jul 08
If that's so, I now wonder why can't men just be up front with that person and get out of the relationship? Why play on women emotions?
@leateagee (3667)
• China
14 Jul 08
Contentment is really hard to cure since we are all not contented if we are not happy. We want to change because we are not satisfied. Maybe, its satisfaction that is not there. Gaming or having fun toying women??? That is not good. Women are precious creation of God. I hate these men too. Thank you so much for responding. Take care =)
@mEisky (824)
• Philippines
14 Jul 08
yea..we cant blame ourselves for being uncontented with what we have.,But it's still important to keep those what we have now..Well..yea..women were not supposed to be treated like that.although men would say as well as them..youre welcome dear^_^ its my pleasure.. Goodluck..
@leateagee (3667)
• China
14 Jul 08
People that I know say I am a strong willed woman, so I will probably not blame myself if it happens to me. I can't hang myself up high just to satisfy or make him happy. Right?
@jbeaton85 (28)
• United States
14 Jul 08
Man...that's a good question. I figured some guys just do it, because they don't know what they want, and aren't trying to be serious. Some I think they are afraid of committing to the wrong woman, so they kind of hoard a bunch of women, and see which one is right for them. I also think its a maturity thing. Men mature slower than women, and some of them just don't get it.
@leateagee (3667)
• China
16 Jul 08
You have a very good point. I will give you a positive rate. Commitment is really hard to do. And maturity is very slow for most men. Why does it when we talk about commitment and maturity. Thank you so much for responding. Take care
@GloomCookieLex (6073)
• United States
14 Jul 08
I honestly have no idea. I've never known a guy like that, much less been with one. Maybe it's just wanderlust? They just can't commit.
@leateagee (3667)
• China
14 Jul 08
I guess you're right. These men can't or doesn't want to commit. Or its because of lust. The need to satisfy the need. Thank you so much for responding. take care
@swirlz (3136)
• Philippines
14 Jul 08
Ugh! I know! I've been wondering the same thing. Although I know a lot of guys who aren't like this, but compared to those who are, it's like five times more... I really don't get why they have to do this... I guess only a man could answer this question.
@leateagee (3667)
• China
14 Jul 08
Indeed you're right. Only a man can answer this. I hope there would be an honest man who would share his inner thoughts about this discussion so that women will have something to ponder on to prevent cheating from happening. Thank you so much for responding. Take care
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
15 Jul 08
leateagee hi not all men look for other women when they have one,just some and they are jerks. I think these are men with very low self esteem who think if they can have one and get another on the side that makes them somebody, right, it makes them JERKS
sith a capitol J. lol lo lol. all guys look at pretty women but they are happy with the woman they have most of them that is. myhusband used to say when guys quit looking at pretty women then its time to worry. he was really very faithful to me so I did not mind if he glanced at a pretty stranger, just so thats all he did lol lol lo
@leateagee (3667)
• China
26 Jul 08
LOL I am so glad that your husband is faithful. I do agree that not all men do this. maybe you are right that these men have a very low self esteem. They look for another woman to prove their manliness which is wrong. Yes, you are right. They are JERKS!!! Thank you so much for responding. Take care =)
@tamarafireheart (15384)
•
14 Jul 08
Hi leateagee,
Don't you know? men are a strange creatures, they find a mate and happy for a while they get all the comforts and then get bored, then they are thinking can I still find one for a change and see what is like? I am still young and handsome? and they answer yes to themselves away they go and after they come back to their own mate. Men only have brains in one place and its not in their head, I know because my husband tried many years ago.
Tamarafireheart.
@leateagee (3667)
• China
15 Jul 08
A strange creature huh. But there is a reaction with that. Men can't really be satisfied. There are a few that are exceptional because their control and love for their mate is extreme but most often men are really brought to this situation to prove to himself or the others what he is worth after a few years older. Thanks so much for responding. take care
• Pakistan
15 Jul 08
i dont agree that men are strange creatures.....it actually varies from person to person.....the guy u faced must be having some cruel intentions or something.....if a person gets satisfied with one he never wants to go fr another girl provided that there is damn sincere relationship...so chk that out...
@amrishkj (297)
• India
14 Jul 08
I am married and look at other females when they dress well or when i see a female whos is got a great body. But that does not mean that my love for my wife has gone down a bit. God has created beautiful object to be admired that doesnt mean that coz you look at them you are cheating on the one girl that you already have. But if yes you crossed the line from looking to going and laying somebody other than your partner is wrong.
@leateagee (3667)
• China
15 Jul 08
Yes, we were all created beautifully. I'm not saying you can't even look at woman. What irritates me is the fact that you are already in a relation and still you make out with other woman? What for? Thank you so much for responding and being a good and responsible man. Take care
@wayllsexy (8)
• United States
14 Jul 08
well sad to say it happens to the best of us. and i still don't know why any person would have to lie and cheat instead of being straight forward with that person.some people act like its a game and misleading different people with no morals whatsoever, that's basically start from. i think that anyone thats so stupid to the fact that, whats done in the dark comes to light.
@leateagee (3667)
• China
19 Jul 08
Hahaha great points! Yes,they know the fact about that any fire has smoke but they are still doing it anyway because its fun. Tank you so much for responding. Take care =)
@nylnemnad (166)
• Philippines
14 Jul 08
i really hate it when guys act like that.my boyfriend just cant avoid looking at other woman even if his with me. im losing my patience sometimes. its so irritating. i know that im a great woman, but i still cant avoid to be insecure everytime he does that. wish i could poke his annoying eyes sometimes.lol.
@leateagee (3667)
• China
16 Jul 08
Hello nylnemnad,
How are you? I think it is okay if he looks at them. The more you tie hime the more he'll try to get lose. What I am talking about here is that a man is already in a relationship like having a wife and still making out with his co-workers or other girls. Or a man who has a girlfriend and still doing one night stand whenever they have a boys' night out. I hope you wouldn't be too hard or else he'll have reasons to leave you. Be confident. As long as you feel you love him, he'll never leave you. Have a nice day. Thank you so much for responding. Take care
@Meljep (1666)
• United States
16 Jul 08
Some people have trouble committing and after they've had 1 or 2 relationships it becomes a game to them. They get a high from seeing if they can make another conquest, not taking into consideration that there is another human being that is being hurt in the process. Most of these people are selfish and unless they get help they will continue to leave wounded people in their wake.
Be kind to yourself and don't put up with this. You are worth someone having eyes for you only. REspect yourself. Hold out for someone who loves only you.
@idowrite72 (2213)
• United States
16 Jul 08
This is something that I have always wondered, too, and I am 53 years old. And especially men who get married and feel that they still need to look whether it is a week later or 20 years later. It seems the wife is the last one to know. If there is a problem,then the marriage or relationship should be over BEFORE he is looking again and not in the middle of whatever is going on with the first woman. I will say that there are women like that also but it seems, not like men.
@littleowl (7157)
•
18 Jul 08
wish I knew the answeer to this one as I know that there are many men out there whom are happily married but it seems they need some sort of ecitement or a 'risk factor' in their lives to keep them happy as for any other reason I couldn't tell you-littleowl
@jdyrj777 (6528)
• United States
18 Jul 08
IDK! Wish i did know. My best guess is that its not in their nature to have one woman. All throughout history till this present day many men have more than one woman. Most men. I think when they have this law, one wife to one man, it goes against mans nature. So it results in extra marital affairs. I saw on history channel in the Amazon there is a Indian tribe that the woman has more than one husband. It is considered bad luck for her to have more than 2 children by one man. Being a female i think i would join that tribe.
@16031981 (449)
• Jamaica
16 Jul 08
they just cant satisfy with what they have and long eye, they might be getting everything at home yet they jus have to go ahead and do what they want and some women are to be blamed cause they know yet they still go ahead with a relation instead on saying no or run them, but i guess thats the inthing now a days. on each side they have to have another. cheers
@melizabrogada (85)
• Philippines
16 Jul 08
Sometimes men who are looking for another woman even if he has already is because they want something new, like all the things you've mentioned. But sometimes it was a fault of a woman that's why some men looking with the other. Maybe the man felt that his girlfriend doesn't have time for him that's why they goofing around to catch some fish..haha!!(you know what i mean).