The article explores the complex motivations behind infidelity, revealing that many men cheat not solely out of lust or selfishness but due to an emotional void. This concept, termed 'relational management', refers to the expectation for partners—often women—to provide emotional affirmation and care. Men's feelings of insignificance often lead them to seek validation elsewhere when they feel ignored or unvalued in their relationships. The article emphasizes that understanding this behavior requires acknowledging the emotional dynamics at play, although it does not excuse the act of cheating itself.
Relational management is the emotional caretaking many men expect from their romantic partners: continually checking in, showing appreciation, offering affirmation.
For these men, cheating wasn't about replacing their wives. It was about patching up a fading version of themselves.
#infidelity #emotional-validation #relational-management #mens-perspectives #heterosexual-relationships
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