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The Top 10 Lies Married Men Tell The Other Woman (And Why They Do It)

Stanley Parker
4 min readFeb 5, 2025

Below are the the top 10 lies married men usually tell the other woman, in no particular order. If you are “the other woman” and have heard these excuses, know that you’re not alone.

Lies Married Men Tell the Other Woman

“I’m Going to Leave My Wife”

This is the most common lie. Married men tell the other woman they are unhappy at home, trapped in a loveless marriage, and planning to leave. But statistics say otherwise.

Reality Check: According to research, less than 5% of married men actually leave their wives for the other woman. Most stay married, even if they cheat.

“My Wife and I Don’t Sleep Together Anymore”

Men say this to make the affair seem justified. They want the other woman to feel special, like she is filling a void. But in most cases, it’s not true.

Real Talk: Studies show that most married couples, even those with issues, still maintain intimacy. If a man is truly in a dead marriage, he would take action — separation, divorce, or therapy — not just seek an affair.

“We’re Only Together for the Kids”

This excuse makes it seem like he’s just staying out of obligation, not love. It plays on emotions, making…

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Stanley Parker
Stanley Parker

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