Many wonder why some men cheat but stay married. Experts say the answer lies in psychology, comfort, and fear of loss. “Why risk betrayal if you don’t intend to leave?” The contradiction reflects how complex human attachment can be.

Studies show nearly 57% of men admit to cheating, and most say they would if they “knew they wouldn’t be caught.” Yet, few actually leave their wives for someone else. The reason, experts explain, is that a wife often represents “familiarity, shared memories, and unconditional acceptance.”

With their wives, men feel truly known—flaws and all—something difficult to recreate with a new partner. Affairs may bring excitement or validation, but they rarely offer the “stability and authenticity that a marriage provides.”

This creates a paradox: men seek novelty but stay rooted in the comfort of home, children, and shared history. Leaving would mean losing not just a partner, but an entire life built over years.

In the end, cheating isn’t always about wanting someone new—it’s often about holding onto security while chasing lost passion. As the article concludes, “Infidelity may offer thrill or escape, but marriage provides identity, stability, and the rare comfort of being truly seen.”