New research reveals many cheaters say their spouses are more attracted to them after an affair

Could cheating help your relationship? Why people say their spouses are more attracted to them AFTER having an affair

• Cheaters say their spouses are more attracted to them after they are unfaithful
• The controversial new research also says life satisfaction goes up after an affair
• 70 per cent of cheaters reported a more positive attitude and outlook
• The data reveals the vast majority stray from home to fulfill unmet sexual desires 

Controversial new research suggests that infidelity can add value to a marriage.

The study, conducted by online dating agency Ashley Madison, revealed many people believe their spouse is more attracted to them – after they cheat.

The results showed that following an affair, a staggering 70 per cent of cheaters said their attitudes became more positive to life in general.

But science suggests this boost in optimistic outlook depends on your underlying reasons for playing away from home.

A new study revealed people believe their spouse is more attracted to them after they cheat (stock image)

According to Ashley Madison, affairs are not always about replacing someone or something.

Of 1,700 people surveyed, statistics revealed 52 per cent of females and 56 per cent of males continue to have sex with their spouse whilst engaging in extra-marital dalliances.

‘Most members report their spouse is more attracted to them after they began their affairs,’ Isabella Wise, communications director at Ashley Madison said.

‘When people choose to engage in an affair in a meaningful way, the benefits to their emotional well-being can flow into other areas of their life.’

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Unfaithful partners reported feeling happier in their lives even after the affair ended (stock image)

Studies undertaken by Missouri State University in the US indicate those who sought affairs for sexual reasons reported an increase in overall contentment, while those who embarked for primarily emotional causes reported a decrease in life satisfaction.

Professor Alicia Walker, specialist in sexuality and culture at Missouri State, said elements of the findings were ‘surprising’.

‘It’s perhaps unsurprising that people would say their satisfaction is increased during an affair, but participants reported that even after it ended, they were still happier than they were prior to the affair.’

One anonymous twenty-something year old Ashley Madison user living in the UK said she found the fulfillment she needed to return to her husband as ‘a satisfied partner’, adding her indiscretions had ‘completely removed the anxiety’ from their marriage.

52 per cent of women and 56 per cent of men continue to have sex with their spouse while sleeping with someone else (stock image)

Another female member from the US said since meeting someone on the controversial married-dating site, the sexual aspect of her life was ‘reinvigorated’ which allowed her to become ‘a better wife’ than she was before.

A separate survey from Ashley Madison titled: ‘Why do you cheat?’ revealed what allows cheaters to return to their household as a more satisfied partner after being unfaithful.

For the majority, it came down to sexual needs not being met (76 per cent), while just over half said it made them feel ‘more alive’.

48 per cent said they felt desired while 37 per cent declared their emotional needs were not being met by their significant other.  

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