Honestly,
No...
I’ve seen spouses cheat when they could get sex when and however they wanted from their spouse. A case of a former ballet buddy-— the guy couldn’t keep it in his pants and his wife would have done it in the middle of the highway if he’d have asked (again, something was twisted in his head, not hers).
And I’ve seen spouses be faithful even to those who hadn’t touched them in years. (and yes, women have this problem too as well as men).
Again, infidelity is a symptom of something wrong in that person’s character, not a ‘I wasn’t getting laid so I went looking for some strange.’ They will cheat for a host of reasons, and now, thanks to dear old ‘dr’ L, they can blame it on getting laid only 5 times a week instead of 6 /sarc.
And Laura’s statement I discredit for many many many reasons....personal experience being one.....which turns out, is just as valid as her credentials.
I don't see how either of those examples precludes the possibility that SOME instances of infidelity may have been avoided had the relationship at home been different. That some men completely lack restraint, while others have incredible restraint, does not mean there are no men in between.
Again, infidelity is a symptom of something wrong in that person’s character, not a ‘I wasn’t getting laid so I went looking for some strange.’ They will cheat for a host of reasons, and now, thanks to dear old ‘dr’ L, they can blame it on getting laid only 5 times a week instead of 6 /sarc.
Right. A person's character always plays a role in their decision to cheat. But there are some men who might have been able to overcome those character flaws if they had not been additionally weakened by having unmet physiological needs.
It's kind of like a person trying to lose weight. It's always their choice to pick up food and eat it. Some people can never make any progress simply because they don't feel like controlling themselves. Some people have an iron will when it comes to health, and no matter what is going on around them, they'll stick to carrots and tofu. But some people who are unable to control their diet MIGHT have been able to do so if those around them were more supportive, right?