Why do guys cheat early in a relationship? : Understanding the Motivations

Cheating is one of those topics nobody wants to experience firsthand, yet it happens. But what’s going on when a guy cheats early in a relationship?

It’s a question I’ve wrestled with for a while, and after going through it myself, I started to wonder if there were deeper reasons behind it.

Why would someone betray the person they just committed to?

In this post, I want to share some insights from my own story, things I’ve learned, and a few things I wish someone had told me back when it happened.

If you’re dealing with a similar situation or trying to make sense of why this happens, this post is for you.

1. The Fear of Commitment

Let me tell you about a friend of mine, Mike.

When Mike started dating his girlfriend, it all seemed great at first. But just a few months in, he cheated on her. It didn’t make sense to anyone, not even to Mike himself.

But looking back, it became clear that Mike was scared of something: commitment.

Sometimes, guys aren’t ready to settle down, even when they think they are.