Infidelity

In days gone by, it was more or less clear. Infidelity was a no-no. But today we are not so sure, with more and more people seemingly succumbing to that extra temptation. Men are still out in front, but women are also getting in on the act, asserting their sexuality and stepping out into casual sexual relationships or keeping long-term lovers. Where is it all going?

Infidelity: should you own up or not?

Infidelity is still one of the major causes of problems in a couple’s relationship. Although admitting to it can lead to various reactions, saying nothing often introduces a climate of suspicion. So, should you talk about it if you’ve had a fling? According to some women’s magazines, “if you...
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Infidelity and the boundaries of law

What was at risk if you were unfaithful in Ancient Egyptian times? And what about in Ancient Roman times? Nowadays, are people who are unfaithful treated equally, whatever their culture, religion or gender?
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What lurks behind a mid-life crisis?

What’s behind a mid-life crisis? When he marries the baby-sitter, or she falls for her son’s best friend, is it an exciting new chapter in their lives or merely an “identity crisis”?
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The temptation to cheat...

Fidelity is often threatened in ordinary, everyday life. Whether it is a deal breaker or a just a bad patch, how do you get past the desire to see other people without jeopardising a relationship? Read on for Doctissimo’s advice before resisting or giving in to the temptation to cheat...
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Fidelity: Nature or nuture?

For thousands of years, in western civilisations, fidelity has been imposed either by the government or by religion. But do humans really need these constraints in order to be faithful? Where does this particular idea, seen in other species as well, stem from?
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I’m in love with two people!

Being in love with two people at the same time happens more often than you think. Some act on this, while others hold back. Is making two legitimate relationships work an impossible challenge or a personal choice that must be respected? Sex therapist, Alain Héril, explains all.
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Female infidelity: Is it for love or sex?

Do women experience love affairs in the same way as their lovers? Who are those women who are more “sentimental”, and don’t find it so easy to be unfaithful? And what is it that pushes them to commit adultery? Who is spending the night away from home and why?
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Female infidelity: Is it for love or sex?

Do women experience love affairs in the same way as their lovers? Who are those women who are more “sentimental”, and don’t find it so easy to be unfaithful? And what is it that pushes them to commit adultery? Who is spending the night away from home and why?
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Love, culture and infidelity

At a time when marriage seems to be losing its appeal and sex is invading the media, what does fidelity really mean in our society? Jean-Marie Sztalryd, psychologist and director of the inter-university diploma in Sex Therapy at the Faculty of Medicine at Bobigny University (Paris XIII), talks to...
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The rise in extramarital dating websites

Gleeden, AshleyMadison, AffairLink.com... Dating sites are no longer just for singles. Today, websites geared toward extramarital affairs are not only out in the open – they've also proven extremely profitable and are gaining in popularity. Does this new trend represent a shift in our moral...
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The dangers of online relationships

More than half of us associate online romances with infidelity, even if the two individuals never meet in the real world. Are these rapidly increasing virtual relationships threatening the stability of couples?

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