Women Are Happier in Affairs

30 July 2024

Women Are Happier in Affairs

Women Are Happier in Affairs, Study Finds

Life can take unexpected turns.

For many, a relationship that started out wonderful can develop into something that feels both sad and frustrating. Often, it is the fear of breaking up the family or starting over that keeps people in the relationship, even when it is no longer fulfilling. But sometimes things don't get better on their own.

It requires effort.

Sometimes it takes more effort than one can physically and emotionally handle.

Louise, a stay-at-home mom who retired from the workforce after the birth of her second child, experienced just this. "My husband was always tired and had lost interest in me. Our sex life was never very good, and he was uncomfortable talking about sex or even doing it. We were already on the road to divorce," Louise says.

Like many others facing a marriage that takes an unexpected turn, Louise eventually found Woomatch. Her affair allowed her to maintain her marriage while also getting the sexual connection she craved. It made her happier.

You Are Not Alone

With a divorce rate of about 46% in Denmark, marital happiness is an important topic. According to a study by Statens Serum Institut and Aalborg University, 23% of Danish men and 14% of Danish women have been unfaithful to their partner at least once. This study, called Sexus, shows that a significant portion of the population has had extramarital affairs.

Research on Infidelity

The study from Statens Serum Institut and Aalborg University examined how married people experience extramarital relationships and what factors affect their overall life satisfaction before, during, and after the affair.

Factors Include:

The belief that an outside partner is necessary to remain in the primary relationship.
The desire to stay in the primary relationship.
At least biweekly sexual encounters with an outside partner.
The belief that one loves the outside partner.
Seeking the affair due to sexual dissatisfaction in the primary relationship.

Increased Life Satisfaction After the Affair

The study shows that many report higher life satisfaction even after the extramarital relationship ends. While this might seem surprising, it is scientifically proven.

Positive Change in Sex Life

Affairs are not always about replacing something or someone. In fact, more than half of both women (52%) and men (56%) say they continue to have sex with their spouse while also engaging in extramarital affairs.

How Can Infidelity Help?

Nearly three-quarters (72%) of women report that their overall attitude has become more positive after having an affair, and 59% say their spouse has noticed this positive change. This compares to 68% of men who experience a similar positive change, with 52% noting that their partner has seen it.

What Fulfillment Looks Like

Our members have told us that what makes affairs valuable is that their sexual needs are met (76%). Others feel more alive (51%), desired (48%), emotionally fulfilled (37%), and regain their confidence (29%).