Infidelity is inarguably prevalent, yet it is extensively frowned upon. Still, other studies reveal that 90 percent of Americans believe adultery is morally wrong. In the United States, 45 to 55 percent of married women and 50 to 60 percent of married men engage in extramarital sex at some time during their relationship, according to a 2002 study published in Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy. It’s hard to deny that, as a society, there’s a lot to be examined about the ethics of our own relationships. Most of us would admit that there is little point in speculating about the ins and outs, agreements and lies, secrets and circumstances of a stranger’s affair, but our fascination with the indiscretions of others should tell us something about ourselves and the world around us. Without even meaning to, we learn details, names, sources and suspicions. When the topic of infidelity spills into our daily dose of media, we may say we saw it coming, or we may react with shock. Fear of Intimacy, Relationship Advice, Relationships
