The fact they are actively trying to hide it could also be because they are trying not to hurt them.
It's hard to argue that they are getting thrills at the direct expense of an unknowing party, if they don't get caught. Of course, just putting the one you're supposed to be in love with at the risk of hurt is fairly horrible.
The cynic in me also just doesn't think it's sane to expect that an oath to love forever could be relied upon anyway, and the statistics do bear this out.
Eh, kind of doubt it. Most people would rather have their partner break up than cheat on them. It's considerably less hurtful to just leave someone than to carry on a hidden affair.
> The cynic in me also just doesn't think it's sane to expect that an oath to love forever could be relied upon anyway, and the statistics do bear this out.
I guess the optimist in me believes that if a partner is no longer in love and no longer interested in trying, they should break up rather than cheat. Similarly, I believe a business partner who no longer wants to be involved in the business should sell off their shares rather than purposely tanking the business.
"It is only bad if you get caught" is an absurd justification for anything. Is it okay for me to break in and stay in your home while you are away, if you don't find out?
