The Truth About Cheating: Why Men Stray and What You Can Do to Prevent it - Hardcover

Neuman, M.Gary

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470114630 ISBN 13: 9780470114636

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

The New York Times bestselling look at the real reasons for male marital infidelity and what might prevent it Few events cause as much turmoil in a marriage as infidelity. It can shatter trust and breed insecurity and resentment from which some relationships never recover. People who think it won′t happen to them are hit that much harder when it does. Why are men unfaithful? Can infidelity be prevented? What do men say they′re getting from their mistresses that they′re missing at home? Do a man′s friends have anything to do with his willingness to cheat? In this New York Times bestselling book, experienced family counselor M. Gary Neuman shares the revealing and surprising findings of a cutting–edge research study in which he interviewed men across the country who have physically cheated on their wives. Neuman shares many shocking discoveries, including the prominent role of emotional dissatisfaction in motivating husbands who stray and how small a role sexual dissatisfaction plays. Based on a groundbreaking study of both cheating men and men who have remained faithful Reveals surprising findings on the contribution of sexual and emotional dissatisfaction to male infidelity Written by experienced family counselor M. Gary Neuman, coauthor of In Good Times and Bad and author of Emotional Infidelity Neuman and The Truth about Cheating were featured twice on The Oprah Winfrey Show Drawing on dramatic case stories of the author′s own work with clients, The Truth about Cheating includes proactive strategies and action steps for married women to help them prevent infidelity and create a faithful and rewarding marriage.

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Synopsis:

This book presents an unprecedented look at the real reasons for male marital infidelity, and what might prevent it. Few events cause as much turmoil in a marriage as infidelity. It can shatter trust and breed insecurity and resentment from which some relationships never recover. People who think it won't happen to them are hit that much harder when it does. Why are men unfaithful? Can infidelity be prevented? Can a wife single-handedly ensure that her husband won't stray? What do men say they're getting from their mistresses that they're missing at home? Do a man's friends have anything to do with his willingness to cheat?While there are books that have explored the feelings and experiences of wives whose husbands have been unfaithful, the question of why men cheat and whether it is because of sexual dissatisfaction, emotional dissatisfaction, or something else has remained largely unexamined. At last, "Lessons from Cheating Husbands" presents many fascinating and provocative answers.In this book, experienced family counselor Gary Neuman shares the revealing and surprising findings of a cutting-edge research study in which he interviewed and studied close to 100 men from 48 states who have physically cheated on their wives.

In this book, Neuman shares many shocking discoveries, including the prominent role of emotional dissatisfaction in motivating husbands who stray and how small a role sexual dissatisfaction plays. Drawing on dramatic case stories of the author's own work with clients, "Lessons from Cheating Husbands" includes proactive strategies and action steps for married women that will help them prevent infidelity, and create a faithful and rewarding marriage.

From the Back Cover:

The surprising findings from a groundbreaking study on cheating husbands It′s not all about sex, he′s not just a pig, she′s not prettier than you, and he really does feel terrible about what he′s done. So why do men do it? In The Truth about Cheating , M. Gary Neuman shares the findings of his extensive research with unfaithful husbands that turn the conventional wisdom about extramarital affairs on its head. He reveals the emotional roots of male infidelity, explains how men experience and express their emotions differently from women, and lays out a simple series of actions you can take to ensure that your husband never strays. These steps help you build a deeper and more intimate relationship and a stronger, happier marriage that is more supportive and rewarding for both of you. Don′t sit there wondering if your husband will ever cheat on you. Read The Truth about Cheating and make sure he won′t. Praise for Emotional Infidelity "An important addition to the marriage manual genre, complete with an unusually helpful section on in–law relationships. . . . Marriage manuals are always in demand in bookstores and hot topics for talk shows. This one offers a unique (and possibly controversial) viewpoint as well as an experienced and engaging author." — Publishers Weekly Praise for Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way "Thorough. . . . Highly recommended for all parenting shelves." — Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0470114630
• ISBN 13: 9780470114636
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240