Stephany
Alexander
Adultery statistics are hard to come by, especially
honest and controlled statistics. According to the electronic
article “Adultery: Statistics on Cheating Spouses,”
published by Eagle’s Nest Publications, “60-70 percent
of adultery victims are women” while “30-40 percent
of adultery victims are men.” Adultery is usually one of
the top reasons cited for divorce and with modern technology and
readily available sex partners, it doesn’t seem like this
trend will slow any time soon.
The definition of adultery is consensual sexual
intercourse with a partner that is not your husband or wife. According
to the 2003 United Nations World Fertility Reports, 89% of all
women and men get married by the age of 49. However, not all marriages
follow the monogamy rule. Anthropological studies have reported
that 80-85% of societies allowed polygamous marriage. It is a
well-known fact that the early Mormons practiced Polygamy. However,
most men in societies are not able to afford multiple wives so
the average societal marriage involves one man and one woman.
Adultery stories have been a part of history since
the beginning of time. Adultery is clearly forbidden in the seventh
commandment of the Ten Commandments and is punishable by death.
Jesus preached it was a sin. However, in the past, only a married
woman engaging in sex with another man counted as adultery in
which case both the woman and the man were considered guilty.
Nevertheless, this attitude has spread to married men who are
now looked down upon and may be punished by laws if they cheat
on their wives.
In some cultures, the punishment for adultery
results in the death penalty, some penalties being as brutal has
stoning the guilty party to death. In various countries adultery
is illegal and in the United States adultery laws vary from state
to state.
When a person files for divorce on the grounds
of adultery, they must provide as much proof as possible to prove
the validity of the affair. If the divorce is contested, then
it is up to the accusing party to provide dates, times and any
other admissible evidence.
Adultery can affect the negotiation of the divorce
process by setting off hurt, anger and resentment. Infidelity
most affects divorce in the negotiation process. Rarely does infidelity
fail to set off negative and painful emotions from the cheated
on party.
Unfortunately, adultery seems to be a part of
our society. Whether we decide to partake in it or work on trying
to keep it out of our lives, it is a personal decision we choose
and we must live with the consequences.
Article Directory: http://www.articlecube.com Stephany Alexander
is a relationship expert and CEO/Founder of WomanSavers.com -
The World's Largest Database Rating Men. She holds a degree in
Communications and is the author of the book "Sex, Lies and
the Internet."
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