Author: Jessica Leoni

Jessica Leoni is a sex and relationships expert and the lead spokesperson for IllicitEncounters.com, the UK's largest and longest-running extramarital dating site with more than one million members. She comments regularly in the national press on infidelity, affairs, and the shifting landscape of modern marriage, drawing on original research from the site's member surveys. For interview requests, expert quotes and data on request, journalists can contact presspr@illicitencounters.co.uk.

Hell really does hath no fury like a woman scorned – they are more ruthless at ending marriages after discovering an affair, according to new study

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* Men are MORE willing to forgive affairs than women;

* Women are better at hiding their cheating behaviour than men;

* Facebook is most common reason for a woman starting an affair;

* Most common reason for men was dissatisfaction in the bedroom;

* Results are from a new survey of 1,000 adulterers by IllicitEncounters.com – Britain’s leading dating website for married people

MEN are more willing to forgive affairs than women, according to new study.

It found that 67% of men are prepared to give marriage a second chance after discovering their wife’s betrayal.

In contrast, only 52% of women say they would stay with their husband after discovering his adultery.

The main reason why men are more forgiving is because of the reasons why men and women cheat in the first place.

A third of men (32%) said their wife had cheated because they had been neglectful and they could understand why they had strayed.

Almost half of wives (54%) said they were unable to move on from the adultery because they felt it was part of a pattern and would happen again.

The results come from a new survey of 1,000 adulterers by IllicitEncounters.com – Britain’s leading dating website for married people.

It found that women are better at hiding their affairs than men.

Just over half of female adulterers (52%) said their husband had no idea they had been unfaithful despite having several affairs.

Only 42% of male cheats remained completely undiscovered.

The key to saving a marriage in the wake of an affair is how the other half discovers the betrayal.

If the women owns up and pledges to stay with her husband, the marriage survives in 82% of cases.

But if the man confesses and wants to save his marriage, he is only successful in 68% of cases – again because of this pattern of cheating.

If the woman is caught out by her husband, the survival rates drops to 52%.

If the man is caught cheating, the survival rate is slightly worse at 42% – showing again that women are more ruthless in dealing with betrayal.

The most common reason for a new affair for women is Facebook – where they are likely to hook up with an old flame. Facebook is now cited in a third of all divorce cases

For men, the most common reason for a new affair is dissatisfaction in the bedroom and the desire for fresh excitement.

IllicitEncounters.com spokesman Christian Grant said: “The phrase hell hath no fury like a woman scorned really does seem to be rooted in fact.

“This new IllicitEncounters research shows that women really do react much more badly to cheating that men and that a husband’s adultery is more likely to end in divorce than a wife’s.

“Women are better at covering up their cheating than men and it clear that there are millions of husbands who have no idea about their wife’s illicit behaviour.”

Women date more actively on IllicitEncounters.com than men – enjoying an average of three dates a month compared to men’s two.

The site, an authority on infidelity, has more than a one million registered members and most people on the site remain with their spouses while discreetly seeing other partners.

Top five reasons why women have affairs

1 Facebook – hooking up with an old flame

2 I felt neglected

3 I met someone new

4 I fancied a change

5 I was bored with my husband

Top five reasons why men have affairs

1 My sex life was boring

2 An opportunity arose

3 I fancied a changed

4 I no longer fancied my wife

5 Facebook

Affairs Improve Physical and Mental Health; Here’s How

An affair can be good for your mental and physical health, a new study has claimed
42% of respondents noted improvements in their physical health as a direct result of an affair
Of that 42%, 91% agreed it was because they “exercised more and ate healthier” to impress their new lover
An affair can improve one’s mental health, too, with scientific research claiming that “an affair can be a healthy act”
The findings come from a study of approximately 600 people on IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people

An affair can be good for your health, a new study has revealed. IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity, spoke to 600 of their members who have previously been successful on the site.

42% claimed that their physical well-being has improved as a direct result of their affair. Of that 42%, an overwhelmingly majority (91%) agreed it was because they “exercised more and ate healthier” in order to impress their new lover.

But there are also many mental health benefits of having an affair, as the site’s spokesperson, Christian Grant, explains:

“We’re very cognisant of the stigma surrounding affairs.

It’s dangerous to generalize, yet many do it anyway. But this preconceived notion that an affair is overwhelmingly evil or negative is simply not true at all.

For several reasons, people get stuck in marriages that aren’t working. People grow apart, sex isn’t on the table anymore, and serious medical conditions can take their toll, too – it’s impossible to not be broken down mentally because of that.

But despite this, a lot of people accept the status quo. Nobody wants to feel unloved, and an affair allows those stuck in dead marriages to remember what it is like to feel wanted again and fill in the gaps in their lives that are sorely missing at home, be they emotional or physical, hence the overwhelmingly positive response from our members.

They are far happier balancing two relationships, knowing that they are loved and wanted in at least one of them, than staying quiet and reserved in a relationship that is doing them more harm than good.”

These sentiments have been previously supported by scientific research, with the 2011 journal Personal Relationshipsclaiming:

“Individuals who are in insecure relationships are more vulnerable to longer-term health risks from conflict than are others.”

Psychologists, such as Douglas La Bier, have also claimed that “an affair can be a healthy act,” as it “can provide feelings of affirmation and restore vitality, and can activate courage to leave the marriage when doing so is the healthiest path. The affair can generate greater emotional honesty and mature behavior.”

Linda, who responded to the survey, added:

“An affair helped me emotionally and physically. From the physical side of things, meeting someone new gave me greater motivation to exercise more and eat less – my health wasn’t a massive issue for me soon after I got married, it didn’t need to be.

Secondly, an affair made me realise just how sour my marriage had become, so I opened up to my husband about it. It gave me the courage to speak to him honestly about our physical relationship, or lack thereof, and we’re now in an open relationship as a result – something we’ve both agreed to and are very happy with.”

Sources

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110617080833.htm

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/douglas-labier/why-an-affair-can-be-psyc_b_1604018.html

NOTES TO EDITOR

IllicitEncounters.com is the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity. With over 1,000,000 genuine UK users since 2004, you’re sure to find your perfect match.

Established in 2004, we have been providing a meeting place for like-minded married and attached people for nearly 12 years. Our members have one thing in common – they are all looking for a little romance outside their current relationship. Whether that’s the occasional bit of flirtatious chat, a regular coffee date, or a full-blown affair, that’s up to them.

For comments, case-studies or more information, contact Christian Grant:

Email: presspr@illicitencounters.co.uk
Office: 020 7729 6098
Twitter: @cheatsafer

He’s Grabbed His Balls, Swung His Wood and Got the Birdie, But He’s Not Even on the Course

‘Playing golf’ is the most popular excuse that cheating men tell their wives when they’re off to meet their mistress’ (34%)
Other popular excuses include ‘business meetings / working late’ (27%) and ‘going to the pub with mates’ (13%).
Golf provides the perfect cover, as it can often take several hours, can be played on a regular basis without raising suspicion, and is also relatively weather-proof
The results come from IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity

Telling your wife that you’re off for a round of golf is riddled with sultry and salacious undertones, a new study has revealed.

According to IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity, telling your wife that you’re going for a few rounds of golf with your friends is the most popular excuse adulterers use when sneaking out to meet their mistress’.

In a survey of over 2,000 men, 34% said that they told their wife they were going to play 18 holes as a cover for their affair. Other popular excuses include ‘business meetings / working late’ (27%), ‘going to the pub with mates’ (13%), ‘going to the gym’ (5%) and ‘shopping for groceries’ (4%).

It’s a result that may surprise many, but Christian Grant, the site’s spokesperson, explains why it shouldn’t:

“Saying that you’re going for a round of golf ticks all the boxes. Firstly, it covers you for several hours, especially if you’re playing 18 holes and not 9.

It’s also something you can do fairly consistently without raising too much suspicion.

For example, your wife would eventually begin to question you if you kept citing business meetings as your excuse – how many business meetings can someone realistically have, and after work no less?

Thirdly, with golf a popular hobby among men, it’s much more likely that your wife will respect your space, especially if it’s your sole hobby – they’re far less likely to question their husband playing a sport than, say, going to the pub.

And, finally, it’s also relatively weather-proof, as driving ranges still operate even when the weather is a little sour.

I’d also be remiss if I didn’t mention Tiger Woods, one of the most infamous cheating celebrities of all time and a legend of the sport. We don’t want to say he’s had an influence, but at the same time, to say that he hasn’t had some sort of impact, however small, is just simply not true.”

Tony, 44, added:

“It doesn’t require much effort, really. But if you do want to go the extra mile, you can dish out on some relatively low-cost golf clubs, and maybe some gloves too, and that adds enough believability to your story that you’ve nothing to worry about.

I don’t really know anything about golf, but neither does my wife, so if she ever asks me how it went, I can usually improvise my way through it by using some basic golf terminology; ‘it was good, but the bogey on hole 15 cost me the victory,’ – that usually does the trick.”

The full list of excuses men use to meet their mistress’:

1. Playing Golf (34%)

2. Business Meetings / Working Late (27%)

3. Other (17%)

4. Going to the Pub (13%)

5. Going to the Gym (5%)

6. Shopping for Groceries (4%)

NOTES TO EDITOR

For comments, case-studies or more information, contact Christian Grant:

Email: presspr@illicitencounters.co.uk
Office: 020 7729 6098
Twitter: @cheatsafer

What do Jay Z, Low Wages and an Early Marriage Have In Common? They’re Wrecking Young People’s Marriages

There has been a huge increase in the number of young people aged 21-30 having affairs, with that age group the least faithful they have ever been
44% of affair-seekers aged 21-30 chose not to divorce because of the financial implications, while 50% were worried about what a divorce might mean for their children
Those factors have driven them to affairs, with IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people, witnessing a 20% year-on-year increase in the amount of people aged 21-30 signing up to the site
Almost three quarters (71%) felt that they could have an affair and get away with it; celebrity culture is partly to blame, as many celebrities, like Jay Z, have affairs but still thrive in their careers and remain popular among their fans
Of over 1,000 peopled aged 21-30 who were surveyed, 78% cited a premature marriage as the main cause for the breakdown of their marriage

More and more young people are having affairs, so says a new survey. IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity, has reported a 20% increase year-on-year in the amount of people aged 21-30 signing up to the site.

Of over 1,000 young people who were surveyed, an overwhelming 78% admitted they had “married too young” and have since sought to have an affair as a result of their relationship with their partner breaking down.

The site’s spokesperson, Christian Grant, explains:

“There is more and more pressure on young people to have the perfect relationship. We live in a connected world whereby we’re constantly seeing the smiling faces of our friends and family, be it on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram – you name it – and we can’t help but compare our lives to theirs.

It’s a classic case of keeping up with the Jones’, and that mentality means people make rash decisions, one of them being a premature marriage.”

But if a marriage is turning sour, wouldn’t the simple answer be to get a divorce?

Well, of the 1,000 affair-seekers aged 21-30 who were surveyed, 44% were too scared to divorce because of the financial implications, while 50% said that they didn’t want a divorce for the sake of their children.

As Grant explains, a divorce isn’t always a viable option:

“People of all ages come to a site like IllicitEncounters because they’re worried about divorce. They don’t want to put their kids through it, for one, but they’re also worried about what it’ll mean for their finances. Young people share those exact same issues, except they’re much worse.

On average, they’re on lower wages than those 10, 20 or 30 years older than them; they’ve got student loans to pay off… they’re only just managing as it is, so the idea of a divorce might be nice, but it’s not necessarily realistic, from a financial perspective if nothing else.”

You’ve also got to factor in celebrity culture. How many celebrities cheat, then aren’t really held to task? Whether it’s movie stars like Kristen Stewart or Ben Affleck, musicians like Jay Z, and everything in between – these celebrities have affairs and aren’t exactly punished for it – quite the opposite in fact. They still thrive in their careers, and they’re still loved by their fans, so it’s easy for anyone to look at that and think, ‘well, what have I got to lose?”

This corroborates with the results from the site’s survey, as almost three quarters (71%) felt that they could have an affair and get away with it.

NOTES TO EDITOR

For comments, case-studies or more information, contact Christian Grant:

Email: presspr@illicitencounters.co.uk
Office: 020 7729 6098
Twitter: @cheatsafer

Beware of the figure 9 – it is the danger age for affairs, according to a new study

* People are more likely to cheat in the last year of a decade – when they are 19, 29, 39, 49 and 59;
* The most dangerous age of all for cheating is 39 – the same age as stars Orlando Bloom, Chris Martin and Liv Tyler;
* The last year of a decade is seen a watershed in people’s lives – and they are more likely to look for fresh excitement;
* Most common reason for cheating is a lack of excitement in the bedroom at home;
* Results come from a new study of 1,000 people by IllicitEncounters.com, Britain’s leading dating website for married people

People are more likely to cheat on their partners in the last year of a decade of their lives, according to new study.
It means that men or women are more likely to be unfaithful when they are 19, 29, 39, 49 or 59.

The last year of decade is seen as a watershed in people’s lives – and they are more likely to assess their options and look for fresh excitement.

The most dangerous age for affairs is 39 – because for many people, life really does begin at 40.

Famous people who are 39 include actors Orlando Bloom and Michael Fassbender, Coldplay singer Chris Martin and actresses Liv Tyler and Sarah Michelle Gellar.

There is no suggestion that any of them have cheated or are planning to cheat, but they have all reached the ‘danger age’ when people are more likely to stray.

The second most popular cheating age is 49.

Famous people who are 49 include Nicole Kidman, former Prime Minister David Cameron, Noel Gallagher from Oasis and Keifer Sutherland from 24.

The third most vulnerable age for cheating is 29.

That is the same age as supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whitely and England goalkeeper Joe Hart.

The results come from a new study of 1,000 people by IllicitEncounters.com, Britain’s leading dating website for married people.
It looked at patterns for cheating and the most common ages when people stray from their partners.

It found that the five top reasons for cheating were: 1 Lack of excitement in the bedroom – 76% 2 An opportunity came along I could not refuse – 54% 3 I was bored with my current partner – 46% 4 I reconnected with an old flame on social media 28% 5 I fancied a change – 22%.

The study found that people were twice as likely to go looking for a new partner online in the last year of a decade than at other times.

There were 18% more profiles in this age category than for other years in the decade.

IllicitEncounters.com spokesman Christian Grant said: “Beware of the figure 9 – it is the
danger age as far affairs are concerned.

“This is applicable to men and women. Both go looking for affairs when they are on the verge of entering a new decade.

“IllicitEncounters.com research shows that some people cheat to get their partner’s attention. If their partner’s a workaholic or unavailable to them, being caught with someone else is a way of saying: ‘Hey, if you love me, pay attention to me!’

“‘Payback cheating’ is also common. If you’ve cheated in the past or done something else to hurt your partner, they might retaliate to get even.”

IllicitEncounters.com, the leading authority on infidelity, has more than one million registered members in the UK.

Its subscriptions rise by 25% over the summer months as more people look for fun in the sun.
Top five reasons for having an affair

1 Lack of excitement in the bedroom at home – 76%
2 An opportunity came along I could not refuse – 54%
3 I was bored with my current partner – 46%
4 I reconnected with an old flame on social media – 28%
5 I fancied a change – 22%.

NOTES TO EDITOR

For comments, case-studies or more information, contact Christian Grant:

Email: presspr@illicitencounters.co.uk
Office: 020 7729 6098
Twitter: @cheatsafer

Why You’ll Never Look At Brown Rice, Sweet Potatoes and Edamame the Same Way Again

Over half of male adulterers are adopting a superfood-heavy diet in order to get fit and ‘woo’ someone outside of their marriage
The most popular superfoods are brown rice (15%), sweet potatoes (13%) and edamame (12%)
Marks & Spencer (33%) and Waitrose (27%) are the most popular supermarkets of choice for male adulterers in search of superfoods
The survey of over 1,000 people is brought to you by IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity

Is your husband buying walnuts because he’s being led by his nuts? A new survey seems to suggest that that’s the case.

The survey of over 1,000 male adulterers on IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity, revealed that over half (53%) are stocking up on superfoods in their bid to get fit to ‘woo’ a new person outside of their marriage.

The most popular superfoods? Brown rice (15%), sweet potatoes (13%), and edamame (12%), as the site’s spokesman, Christian Grant, explains:

“With superfoods all the rage these days, a deluges of people are changing their diet in an attempt to get fit and healthy, but for adulterers, you can’t help but question the motives.

For all of us, when there’s a new man or lady that’s caught your eye, it’s only natural to be motivated to do whatever you can to attract their attention, and improving our physical appearance is normally priority number one.

With a lot of the members on IllicitEncounters.com in long-term marriages, you could say that they’ve rested on their laurels a little bit, but that all changes when they find someone new and the whole dating process begins anew.

So if your partner has developed a sudden and inexplicable urge for asparagus, spinach or brown rice, to name but a few foods, alarm bells should be ringing.”

Theo, a 38-year-old life coach from London, added:

“I didn’t even know what canola oil was two weeks ago, but now my cupboards are stocked full of the stuff. Luckily my wife is none the wiser – she’s actually pleased that I’m getting in shape – so it’s worked out quite well!”

Respondents were also asked for their supermarket of choice and, perhaps unsurprisingly, it was Marks & Spencer (33%) and Waitrose (27%), who’ve a reputation for being more premium than the rest of their competitors, who came in 1st and 2nd place respectively.

The least popular supermarkets were ASDA (8%), ALDI (5%) and LIDL (4%), as Grant explains:

“When you’re working to better yourself to impress someone else, you don’t cut corners – you want to look your best, and that’s reflected in the places in which you shop.”

Top 10 Superfoods Among Adulterers

1. Other (29%)
2. Brown Rice (15%)
3. Sweet Potatoes (13%)
4. Edamame (12%)
5. Spinach (11%)
6. Scallops (7%)
7. Asparagus (5%)
8. Salmon (3%)
9. Walnuts (2%)
10. Canola Oil (2%)
11. Brussels Sprouts (1%)

NOTES TO EDITOR

For comments, case-studies or more information, contact Christian Grant:

Email: presspr@illicitencounters.co.uk
Office: 020 7729 6098
Twitter: @cheatsafer

It’s An F for that ASSignment, As Teachers Flunk the Faithful Test

Teachers are the most likely to have an affair with their colleagues, a new survey has revealed
27% of teachers admitted to having had sex with a colleague in a classroom
Lawyers, pilots and journalists are also among the most likely, with long working hours and work-related stress cited as the main cause of an affair with a colleague
72% of men instigate an affair with their colleague, while women think of other alternatives to “de-stress” before resulting to an affair, adding credence to the idea that men are sleazier
The survey of over 1,500 people is brought to you by IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity.

There are arguably some lines that should never be crossed, but of those of us that do, teachers sit atop the pyramid of debauchery. The news comes by way of a new survey of over 1,500 people which found the professions that most commonly have an affair with their colleagues.

It is, perhaps rather surprisingly, educators who are the most adulterous among us in this respect.

In second place are lawyers (17%), followed by pilots (13%), journalists (12%) and doctors (9%).

The results are brought to you by IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity. Their spokesperson, Christian Grant, explains:

“There’s a line in the sand, but this lot have smashed past it without even so much as a second thought. While you should almost never mix work and play, it appears that those with jobs that, firstly, put employees under extreme duress on a daily basis and, secondly, are in an environment that allows for friendships to be forged and positive bonds to be established… they’re the ones who are most likely to cross the proverbial line in the sand.”

He adds:

“Teachers are now closing the book after another undoubtedly stressful year. Whether they’re stressing over targets, an impromptu Ofsted inspection or their class’ exams, they always have their colleagues’ shoulders to lean on, in what is generally a positive environment.

However, when the work becomes too much, they’re doing a little bit more than just leaning on a shoulder of their colleague, and choose to ‘de-stress’ in other ways.

Then, of course, you have your doctors and your lawyers; the foundations for infidelity remain the same. Long hours, stress and a serious imbalance of work and play.”

The survey also revealed that 27% of teachers had an affair with a colleague within school walls, while 15% of lawyers and 8% of journalists did the same in their respective places of work.

Interestingly, the gender breakdown painted a picture of a different sort, revealing that men are the most likely to make the first move and instigate the affair with their colleague(s).

In fact, the numbers were very much in their favour, with 72% of men assuming the role of the instigator compared to just 28% of women.

Women, meanwhile, are much more likely to pursue other alternatives to de-stress first, before eventually turning to an affair with a colleague.

Grant explains:

“Even in professions like teaching, traditionally dominated by women (particularly in primary education) men are the predators, so to speak. Instead of thinking of alternatives to solve any stress or work related issues they may have, the significant majority think with a completely different organ entirely.

Whether that further adds credence to the stereotypical view that men are sleazier with more of a one track mind, well who’s to say?”

The full results are as follows:

Most Likely to Cheat within their Profession

1. Teacher (19%)
2. Lawyer (17%)
3. Other (15%)
4. Pilot (13%)
5. Journalist (12%)
6. Doctor (9%)
7. Nurse (8%)
8. Police Officer (5%)
9. Event Planners (2%)

NOTES TO EDITOR

Established in 2004, we have been providing a meeting place for like-minded married and attached people for nearly 10 years. Our members have one thing in common – they are all looking for a little romance outside their current relationship. Whether that’s the occasional bit of flirtatious chat, a regular coffee date, or a full-blown affair, that’s up to them.

For comments, case-studies or more information, contact Christian Grant:

Email: presspr@illicitencounters.co.uk
Office: 020 7729 6098
Twitter: @cheatsafer

Peak day for affairs is this Friday (July 22) as schools break up for summer holidays, according to a study

* Frisky Friday sees a 70% rise in extra-marital affairs as adulterers grab one last chance to see their lovers before the summer getaway;

* The first three weeks of July are the busiest time of the year for affairs;
* Second most popular month for affairs is June;
* Other peaks are in September and January as cheats return to their lovers after long holidays with their family;
* Results come from IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people

Britons cheat more when the weather is hot – and the peak day for affairs is this Friday (July 22) as the schools break up for the summer holidays, according to a new study.

The whole week before the big summer getaway is the busiest of the year for extra-marital activity.

And it reaches its peak on ‘Frisky Friday’ with adulterers grabbing one last chance to see their lovers before going away with their families.

The first three weeks of July see a 25% rise in activity in extra-marital dating sites.
This shoots up to 54% higher than normal in the third week with a 70% rise on Frisky Friday – the busiest single day of the year for affairs.

Flaming June is appropriately named because it is the second busiest month for cheating.
The third most popular month is September, as cheats hook up with lovers after going away with their families.

The fourth most popular month is January as adulterers return to their secret partners after spending the Christmas break with their families.

The results are revealed in a new survey of 1,000 people IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people.

It found that 82% of adulterers stay in touch with lovers while they are on holiday with their families.

The most popular method is by text, followed by phone chats, FaceTiming, email and Skype.

And 62% of cheats hook up with their lovers within a week of returning home.
One in ten cheats 11% see their lovers while they are away with their families – either by arranging to go to nearby destinations or holidaying nearer home.

Four out of ten adulterers (42%) go on a summer break with their lovers as well as their family – most commonly using work commitments to hide their secret break.

The most popular destinations where adulterers go on holiday are Spain, followed by Italy, America, Thailand and France.

IllicitEncounters.com spokesman Christian Grant said:

“We are experiencing the busiest three weeks for cheating as we head towards the big summer getaway.

Adulterers are grabbing one last chance to have a bit of fun before they head off for two weeks away with their families.

Cheating peaks this Friday when those having affairs can excuse their absence from home by saying they are catching up with work colleagues before the holidays.

All IllicitEncounters.com research shows that the summer months are an incredibly busy time for affairs.

The sun makes us more optimistic and open for adventure. We are all wearing a lot less, too, and that makes people more likely to cheat.

The long nights mean we are more likely to be outside socialising and meeting new people.”

IllicitEncounters.com, the leading authority on infidelity, has more than 1 million registered members in the UK.

Its subscriptions rise by 25% over the summer months as more people look for fun in the sun.
Top months for cheating

1 July
2 June
3 September
4 January
5 May
6 August
7 March
8 October
9 December
10 November
11 February
12 April

NOTES TO EDITOR

For comments, case-studies or more information, contact Christian Grant:

Email: presspr@illicitencounters.co.uk
Office: 020 7729 6098
Twitter: @cheatsafer

Husbands Beware: Surveyors Are More Likely to Inspect Your Wife Than Your House

Surveyors have an affair while on the job more than any other profession, a new survey of over 3,000 people has revealed
Plumbers, carpenters and electricians are also among the most adulterous during work hours, finishing 2nd to 4th respectively
55% cited the freedom of movement their job affords as the biggest factor behind their ability to have an affair while at work
40% stated that being self-employed was the number one factor
The results are brought to you by IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity

Less interesting than a fireman, not as heroic as a doctor – being a surveyor seldom turns heads.

Slip under the radar they might, but perhaps they shouldn’t, as a new survey has revealed that surveyors are the most likely to have an affair while on the job.

IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity, surveyed over 3,000 men from a variety of different disciplines, with over 60% admitting to having an affair while on the job. Of those who said yes, 15% were surveyors.

A string of manual labour jobs, namely plumbers, carpenters and electricians, occupied positions two to four, with 13%, 12% and 10% respectively.

The survey also found that almost a third (31%) of respondents who admitted to having an affair while working also said that they are having an affair with more than one person, while 55% cited the freedom of movement their job affords as the biggest factor behind their ability to have an affair while at work – 40% stated that being self-employed was the number one factor.

Christian Grant, spokesperson for IllicitEncounters.com, explains:

“The key word here is ‘freedom.’ Being out of the office for hours on end, without the peering eyes of your boss or colleagues, gives you a ton of time and a whole lot of opportunity. And with surveyors often travelling the length and breadth of the country, they can expand their horizons and meet people far outside their locale, decreasing the risk that they’ll be spotted by someone from their neighbourhood.

Similarly, electricians, plumbers and carpenters are regularly on the move, but they can often be their own boss too. They decide their own hours, pick and choose their own clients, and ultimately have no one to report to.

They’ll pop a text to their partner to let them know that a job has overrun and shoot off to fix someone else’s plumbing, so to speak.

In contrast, it’s very difficult for a doctor or a teacher for example to find an opportunity during the working day to meet with their mistress.”

The full results are as follows:

Most Likely to Cheat While on the Job:

Other (24%)
Surveyor (15%)
Plumber (13%)
Carpenter (12%)
Electrician (10%)
Higher Management/Senior Executives (9%)
Lawyer (7%)
Gardener (6%)
Holiday Rep (4%)

NOTES TO EDITOR

For comments, case-studies or more information, contact Christian Grant:

Email: presspr@illicitencounters.co.uk
Office: 020 7729 6098
Twitter: @cheatsafer

A Parliamentary Affair – Gove Repels More than Just Conservative Voters

Men and women would most like to cheat with Stephen Crabb and Gloria De Piero respectively
Most men would completely avoid Nicky Morgan, while Michael Gove sends most women running for the hills
Most men would leave their wife for Theresa May, thanks to her solvency and power, while most women would do the same for Nick Clegg
Outgoing Prime Minister David Cameron earned just 2% of the female vote for the politician women would most like to have an affair with, with 3% voting for him in the ‘avoid’ category.
18% of women would avoid Nigel Farage entirely
The results are brought to you by IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading authority on infidelity

Underneath the political civil war and seemingly impending doom and gloom of a post-Brexit Britain, IllicitEncounters.com, the leading authority on infidelity, asked its members to take part in a slightly different kind of poll, with over 1,000 of them voting on which politician they would most like to have an affair with, divorce their spouse for or avoid entirely.

The results reveal that most women (30%) would most like to have an affair with conservative MP Stephen Crabb, while men would most like to be unfaithful with Labour MP Gloria De Piero – she received 40% of the male vote.

Perhaps rather surprisingly, Theresa May was voted as the politician that most men would divorce their partner for (33%), with 75% of those who voted for her citing her solvency and seemingly imminent rise to the top table as their main reasons for doing so.

The women approached things from a different angle; not choosing someone who was in power, rather someone who has recently relinquished it, as 30% would divorce their husband for former Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg.

33% of those who voted for Clegg did so because they thought he was a decent and genuine man, while 25% said that they thought he would make a good father.

And for the politician that most people would avoid? Well, Michael Gove was a comfortable winner here, raking in 40% of the female vote, while Jeremy Corbyn finished in 2^nd place with 20% of the vote.

Men, meanwhile, would most avoid education secretary Nicky Morgan, who gained 35% of the vote. She beat Shadow Health Secretary Diane Abbot, who came second with 25% of the vote.

Outgoing Prime Minister David Cameron earned just 2% of the female vote for the politician women would most like to have an affair with, with 3% voting for him in the ‘avoid’ category.

Former Labour leader Ed Miliband edged out Cameron in both categories, receiving 3% and 4% of the vote respectively.

Former UKIP leader and Brexit figurehead Nigel Farage received 10% of the female vote for the politician women would most like to have an affair with, but 18% would avoid him entirely.

“Politicians are rarely known for their beauty…” says IllicitEncounters.com’s spokesperson, Christian Grant, “…but there are certainly a few presentable MPs.

It was no surprise to see the presentable Stephen Crabb and Gloria De Piero top their respective polls.

With that having been said, perhaps the most notable point is the difference between men and women when it came to the politician they’d most likely divorce their own partner for.

While men gravitated to Theresa May for her power and status – and less so her physical appearance – women placed more importance on different issues, voting for who they felt was the most decent and honest person, as well as who would make the best father.”

Full details of the winners (and/or losers) are listed below:

Men

Most Likely Have an Affair With:

Gloria De Piero (40%)
Esther McVey (20%)
Caroline Flint (18%)
Other(12%)
Liz Kendall (10%)

Would Divorce Their Wife For:

Theresa May (33%)
Yvette Cooper (20%)
Caroline Flint (17%)
Caroline Lucas (15%)
Other (15%)

Most Likely to Avoid:

Nicky Morgan (35%)
Dianne Abbot (25%)
Angela Eagle (14%)
Mhairi Black (13%)
Other (13%)

Women

Most Likely Have an Affair With:

Stephen Crabb (30%)
Dan Jarvis (24%)
Other (21%)
Sadiq Khan (15%)
Jeremy Hunt (10%)

Would Divorce Their Husband For:

Other (35%)
Nick Clegg (30%)
Tim Farron (17%)
Chuka Umunna (10%)
Tom Watson (8%)

Most Likely to Avoid:

Michael Gove(40%)
Jeremy Corbyn (20%)
Nigel Farage (18%)
Other (14%)
Douglas Carswell (8%)

NOTES TO EDITOR

IllicitEncounters.com is the UK’s leading and longest running dating site for married people. With over 1,000,000 genuine UK users since 2004, you’re sure to find your perfect match.

For comments, case-studies or more information, contact Christian Grant:

Email: presspr@illicitencounters.co.uk
Office: 020 7729 6098
Twitter: @cheatsafer

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