The key findings

• IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people, is home to over 60,000 executives and financial professionals
• The site found that adulterers earn an average of £52,000 a year, after tax, with the amount of city professionals who’ve joined has risen by 8% year-on-year
• 1% claimed to bring home earnings of £1 million or more each year; <1% stated they had assets worth into the tens of millions, indicating that certain captains of industry frequent the site
• The site surveyed 600 of its members, with 29% stating that they work 60-hour weeks. 34%, work 40-hour weeks and 20% work a hefty 80-hour week
• 45% have engaged in an affair with someone they work with

The jury’s out on whether money can buy happiness, but what’s certain is that it can’t buy a stable relationship.

What the numbers show

IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity, can reveal that richer people are more likely to cheat.

The average member on the site earns an average of £52,000 per year, after tax, significantly higher than the national average. The site is already home to over 60,000 executives and financial professionals, 65% of which are men, while the amount of city professionals who’ve signed up has also risen by as much as 8% year-on-year.

A small amount of members, 1%, also claimed to bring home earnings of £1 million or more each year, while less than 1% stated that they had assets worth into the tens of millions and more, indicating, perhaps, that certain captains of industry reside on the dating website.

That would hardly come as a surprise however, with businessmen from the likes of CEO of Lloyd’s Bank Antonio Horta-Osorio to Donald Trump, to name just two, having notoriously engaged in illicit encounters of their own.

The site also surveyed 600 of its members, with as many as 29% stating that they worked 60-hour weeks. The majority, 34%, worked the standard 40-hour week, but as many as 20% work a hefty 80-hour week.

With so many hours spent at work, it’s time at home that’s sacrificed, with 73% of respondents saying that they spend less time with their partner since they assumed a senior role in their respective places of work.

Meanwhile, 66% state that they have less sex with their partner than they used to.

With time a scarce resource, juggling a second relationship can be difficult, which is why 45% have engaged in an affair with someone they work with.

The site’s spokesperson, Christian Grant, explains:

“Successful people are born workaholics. They live and breathe their careers, work incredibly long hours, and value their career above all else. That means that relationships with loved ones are at a premium.

“But, they’re still human. You still want a physical relationship, but coming home late to find your partner already asleep isn’t ideal, so a relationship with a colleague ensues.

“For those that do engage in a long-term affair, though, they can at least do so on their terms They don’t have to meet incredibly often, and when they do meet they can arrange the time and place to suit their respective work schedules. They don’t always necessarily have to deal with the emotional needs of each other, either, and it’s something that can be kept purely physical.

“It’s flexible, ideal, and it’s no surprise to see this demographic flood sites like Illicit Encounters.”

NOTES TO EDITOR

About the research

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.

We’re always more than happy to talk about IllicitEncounters.com – please contact Christian Grant through the details below – but we’re not willing to speak publicly about SaraHartley.net at this moment in time.

Email: presspr@illicitencounters.co.uk

Tel: 020 7729 6098

Twitter: @cheatsafer

The key findings

• 61% of married adulterers who engaged in a long-term affair claim that it saved their marriage
• 17% said they were significantly less likely to divorce their partner
• 13% said having an affair made them better lovers
• 47% of married adulterers who engaged in a short-term affair claim that it saved their marriage

The results come from a survey of 200 married people on IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people

What the numbers show

While an affair can certainly cause complications in a marriage, IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity, found that in a lot of cases, it can actually save one.

100 married people who have engaged in at least one long-term affair (6 months or more) were surveyed, with 61% stating that having an affair saved their relationship, making their marriage stronger and happier.

13% said that having an affair made them better lovers.

Meanwhile, a further 17% went as for as to say that they were significantly less likely to divorce their partner, with their affair having filled the gaps in their existing relationship.

A further 100 people who had a short-term affair (less than 6 months) were also surveyed, with just under half (47%) stating that the affair saved their relationship. 10% felt like the affair made them better lovers, while 12% said they were less likely to file for divorce.

One of the biggest reasons behind an affair is a lack of intimacy in a relationship, whereby one partner loses their virility far quicker than the other. Naturally, that leads to friction, agitation and a far less happier relationship in almost every aspect. Elise was one of these women, so she joined Illicit Encounters for the attention and intimacy she was missing at home.

She says:

“My husband saw a side of me that had evaded him for a while. I was happier around the house, less agitated, friendlier and I was far more able to meet his emotional needs now that my physical ones were being met.”

The same applied to Dennis, who also joined Illicit Encounters following a regular but lacklustre sex life with his wife. After the affair began his relationship with his wife improved exponentially, as he became a more tolerant and attentive husband.

He says:

“The biggest positive was how much my marriage at home improved. My wife was still getting the intimacy that satisfied her, but at the same time, I felt like I became a better husband and lover. I know some people will frown upon what I’m doing, and I do understand, but I’m so much happier, and my wife is too, that the regret or guilt doesn’t weigh on me. I’m happy with the decision I’ve made.”

However, sometimes things aren’t always that simple. More often than not, an affair is a result of someone’s hand being forced, with all other options off the table. That’s what happened to Jane, who joined Illicit Encounters following her husband’s involvement in an accident that left him physically impaired.

She says:

“I love my husband in absolutely every way, but I felt compelled to join IE after he became paralysed following an accident several years ago.

“As you’d expect, that destroyed any intimacy between us, with anything physical becoming pretty much impossible. I found myself stuck between a rock and a hard place. This was still the kind, sweet and loving man I married, and he is still a great father to our children, but as a woman in my mid-40’s, am I supposed to be confined to a sexless life until the day I, or he, dies?

The site’s spokesperson, Christian Grant, comments:

“A common misconception is that an affair is black and white. If you cheat, you’re a bad person without reprieve, and conversely, if you don’t, your marriage is blissful and without issue. We know that’s absolutely not the case.

“People have an affair for a variety of different reasons and, contrary to popular belief, it’s not because they’re bad, greedy, or horrible people. They’ve often explored every avenue before they decide to have an affair. They’ve been through counselling, they’ve spoken to their partner, or in some cases, such as Jane’s, solving it is beyond their control.

“What we do know is that an affair doesn’t necessarily have to ruin a marriage, and it can sometimes save it. We can see the positive impact an affair can have, with up to 17% of our respondents willing to stay with their partner as a result – the positives that come with that are endless. Economic stability, their own happiness and general well-being, and not to mention the stable upbringing of their children are all invaluable benefits that can derive from that.”
The full stories of these adulterers are available below:

Elise – 41 – London

“My husband lost interest in sex when he hit his mid-40s, reducing our intimate lives to just birthdays and the occasional one-off here and there. I spoke to him about it, we went for counselling, but his stance didn’t change. With very few options left available to me, I joined Illicit Encounters with one thing in mind.

“Within a few weeks, I got speaking to a couple of men, and what followed was several months of sex that had sadly escaped from my marriage long ago.

“My husband was not only none the wiser, but he actually saw a side of me that had evaded him for a while. I was happier around the house, less agitated, friendlier and I was far more able to meet his emotional needs now that my physical ones were being met.

“In a strange way, my bond with my husband feels as strong as it’s ever been. I’m his rock – I always have been – but there’s no friction anymore, and I don’t feel like a burden now that I’m not having to ask him for something he clearly wasn’t willing to give me.”

Jane – 46 – Newcastle

“My story is a little different to what I’d imagine most people expect your average affair to be. I love my husband in absolutely every way, but I felt compelled to join IE after he became paralysed following an accident several years ago.

“As you’d expect, that destroyed any intimacy between us, with anything physical becoming pretty much impossible. I found myself stuck between a rock and a hard place. This was still the kind, sweet and loving man I married, and he is still a great father to our children, but as a woman in my mid-40’s, am I supposed to be confined to a sexless life until the day I, or he, dies?

“My options were to either remain sexless for decades or have an affair. Neither option was particularly appealing, but I feel like I chose the lesser of two evils. My partner and I can raise our children continue to live as normal a life as possible, while I have my physical needs elsewhere. I appreciate that it’s an unorthodox solution to an unorthodox problem, but I truly feel like the affair has saved my marriage.”

Dennis – 39 – Sussex

“My sex life with my wife was never bad, but it was never great either. She was never willing to experiment in the bedroom or try new things, not to the extent that I was at least. While our sex life never dwindled, it lacked passion and romance – it was sex for the sake of sex’s sake, as if it was another part of the daily routine – you don’t even think twice about it.

About the research

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.

We’re always more than happy to talk about IllicitEncounters.com – please contact Christian Grant through the details below – but we’re not willing to speak publicly about SaraHartley.net at this moment in time.
Email: presspr@illicitencounters.co.uk
Tel: 020 7729 6098
Twitter: @cheatsafer

The key findings

• A survey of over 400 married people by IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people, found as many saw changes in their sleeping pattern – some natural, some enforced – after they started having an affair
• 52% reported instances of troubled sleep, including waking up multiple times during the night, being unable to get to sleep, and waking up earlier than normal
• 15% said that they began waking up earlier of their own accord (to text their mistress)
• 28% found themselves sleeping more comfortably for longer hours as they were no longer deprived of intimacy
• 57% said that they showed more affection to their partner in bed but 15% couldn’t bear to face them, instead choosing to sleep in a separate bed altogether

Are you getting your eight to ten hours? If your partner isn’t, they could be cheating on you. IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity, can reveal that your sleeping pattern could indicate that your partner is cheating on you.

What the numbers show

A survey of over 400 married people on IllicitEncounters.com found that the majority saw changes in their sleeping pattern – some natural, some enforced – after they started having an affair.

The biggest red flag came with troubled sleep. An overwhelming 52% reported instances of troubled sleep, including waking up multiple times during the night, being unable to get to sleep, and waking up earlier than normal. Naturally, this was due to feelings guilt associated with an affair, and is particularly prevalent throughout the first month of an affair.

15% also found themselves waking up earlier, but it was of their own accord, as they used that time in the morning to message their secret tryst while their partner was fast asleep.

Meanwhile, 28% found themselves sleeping more comfortably and for longer hours as they were no longer deprived of intimacy.

The site also found that your partner’s sleeping position could be a warning sign. If your partner is cuddling up and hugging you more than usual, than they could be one of the 57% who stated that they showed extra affection to their partner in bed while they were having an affair.

On the other hand, up to 15% of respondents couldn’t bear to face their partner, and avoided sleeping in the same bed with them altogether.

The site’s spokesperson, Christian Grant, explains:

“We all have a daily routine we tend to stick to, so when there’s erratic and inexplicable changes to that routine, especially as something as important as sleep, there tends to be cause behind the effect.

“Uneasy thoughts are sure to keep some tossing and turning at night, especially in the early stages of an affair, so if you notice your partner struggling to get to sleep, constantly waking up throughout the night, or waking up before their alarm normally goes off, then something might be up.

“And if they start snuggling up to you in bed, it’s not without good reason. Ultimately, the bottom line here is to look out for behaviour that you know is out of character. Don’t dismiss it as a one-off or a weird phase – there’s no smoke without fire.”

NOTES TO EDITOR

About the research

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.

We’re always more than happy to talk about IllicitEncounters.com – please contact Christian Grant through the details below – but we’re not willing to speak publicly about SaraHartley.net at this moment in time.

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

The key findings

• lllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people, can reveal that your partner’s appearance could indicate that they’re having an affair.
• The site surveyed 300 married men and 300 married women, asking them how their appearance differed when they met with mistress/histress
• 26% of women wear red lipstick when they’re meeting their secret tryst, 17% wear suspender belts and 15% always wear heels  without a pair of heels. As as many as 5% buy an entirely new outfit
• By comparison, 21% of men always wear cologne, 18% always shave or trim their beard, and 14% wear brogue shoes
• 71% of married women said that they spend more money to prepare for dates with their secret lover than they do with their existing partner, compared to 31% of men

Think that your partner’s dress sense doesn’t matter? Think again. IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity, can reveal that your partner’s appearance could indicate that they’re having an affair.

What the numbers show

The site surveyed 300 married men and 300 married women, asking them how their appearance differed when they met with mistress/histress, and it turns out that both men and women make more of an effort on dates with their secret lover than with their own partners.

26% of women always wear red lipstick when they’re meeting their secret tryst, while 17% wear suspender belts. 15% don’t leave the house without a pair of heels, while 10% go as far as getting a new hairdo. The emphasis on looking your best doesn’t stop there, as as many as 5% buy an entirely new outfit.

Interestingly, an overwhelming 71% of married women said that they spend more money to prepare for dates with their secret lover than they do with their existing partner.

When it comes to men, 21% of men said that they always wear cologne when they meet their mistress, while 18% always shave or trim their facial hair. A further 14% banked on a pair of brogue shoes just to impress their mistress, while 10% always lathered their hair with product.

A lesser but still significant percentage of men (31) stated that they spend more money to prepare for dates with their secret lover than they do with their wife.

The site’s spokesperson, Christian Grant, explains:

“Needless to say, an affair isn’t like a monogamous relationship. Adulterers see each other far less frequently, so when they do, they want to look their absolute best. Items that exude sexiness, class and luxury top the charts, with adulterers looking to dress to impress.

“So, if your partner is spending an alarming sum of money on a brand new wardrobe, and you’re wondering why they never make the same level of effort when they go out with you, you may have your answer.”

NOTES TO EDITOR

About the research

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.

We’re always more than happy to talk about IllicitEncounters.com – please contact Christian Grant through the details below – but we’re not willing to speak publicly about SaraHartley.net at this moment in time.

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

What the numbers show

 

• llicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people, has seen an alarming 67% month-on-month increase in the amount of parents signing up to the site
• With their children leaving for university, married couples find that their relationship with their partner is not what it once was
• Many go in search of an affair in search of the companionship that they’re sorely missing
• Interestingly, of the new parents to have signed up to IllicitEncounters.com in the last month, as many as 44% were either housewives or unemployed, with the loneliness too much to handle

Your children are taking their first step into adulthood as they leave for university, but as you celebrate their new journey, you start to realise what it is they’ve left behind.

IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity, can report an alarming 67% month-on-month increase in the amount of parents signing up to the site.

The cause? ‘Empty Nest Syndrome’. With thousands of 18-year-olds fleeing the nest for the very first time, parents find themselves in ground they’ve not tread on for almost two decades.

While the solitude of a child-free home might initially seen as a blessing, it’s not long before the cracks in the relationship start to appear. Married couples find themselves bored, distant, and begin to realise that the love they had for their partner has dwindled, and it was their child that was truly keeping them together.

Interestingly, of the new parents to have signed up to IllicitEncounters.com in the last month, as many as 44% were either housewives or unemployed, with the loneliness too much to handle.

With the relationship with their child now becoming long-distance, and the relationship with their partner not what it once was, they go in search of an affair, and some companionship.

The site’s spokesperson, Christian Grant, comments:

“The children are very often the glue that keeps everything together, but that can only delay the inevitable for so long.

“People change, and the person you first stood opposite the altar is unlikely to be the same person you find yourself living with 18 years later. For many, the romance, the spark, and the excitement is all but gone.

“It’s also clear to see that it doesn’t take long for these feelings to get the better of most people. Empty Nest Syndrome strikes fast – in a matter of weeks for many.

“With no children left to take care of, one’s mission as a parent feels complete, and with your partner feeling more like a stranger than ever before, it’s no surprise to see so many seek an affair to find what they’re missing.”

NOTES TO EDITOR

About the research

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.

We’re always more than happy to talk about IllicitEncounters.com – please contact Christian Grant through the details below – but we’re not willing to speak publicly about SaraHartley.net at this moment in time.

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

The key findings

• More and more older women are having affairs with younger versions of their husbands
• IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people, has seen a 30% year-on-year increase in the amount of women over the age of 40 signing up to the site
• The site surveyed a sample of over 500 married women over the age of 40, and found that 86% joined the site because their sex life had dwindled
• As many as 16% have had an affair with someone aged 5 to 10 years younger, 37% have had an affair with someone aged 10 to 15 years younger, while 25% have had an affair with someone as much as 15 to 20 years younger than them

With more and more women reportedly losing interest in sex as they age, many have found a solution: an affair with a younger man.

What the numbers show

IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity, has seen a significant 30% year-on-year increase in the amount of women over the age of 40 signing up to the site.

The site surveyed a sample of over 500 married women over the age of 40, and found that a  whopping 86% joined the site because their sex life with their husband had dwindled.

39% of respondents said that this was down to their husband losing interest in sex altogether, 31% said that their husband refused to
experiment in the bedroom, will 20% said that sexual dysfunction had thrown the proverbial spanner in the works.

That’s might be of little surprise, but what *is* is that as many as 78% have had an affair with a younger man.

To be more specific, 16% have had an affair with someone aged 5 to 10 years younger, 37% have had an affair with someone aged 10 to 15 years younger, with the remaining 25% having an affair with someone as much as 15 to 20 years younger than them.

The site’s spokesperson, Christian Grant, explains:

“A lack of passion and sex is unarguably the heaviest anchor in any relationship. Fortunately, there is a way out, and that comes in the form of toy boys. When presented with the opportunity to date a younger, more energetic and more virile version of your husband – who, by contrast, lacks all of those things in his later years – it’s very difficult to say no, and the ever increasing numbers of older women searching for these younger men proves that that is the case.”

Expert comment from Jessica Leoni

Holly, a 43-year-old business owner from Buckinghamshire, added:

“I still love my husband. He’s the same man I married many years ago, but it’s impossible to ignore the lack of intimacy in our marriage. When someone loses interest in sex, it’s incredibly difficult. It’s not something you can simply talk them out of – I haven’t been able to anyway. But again, I love my husband for the man he is, so I’m not keen on a divorce.

“An affair has allowed me to get the best of both worlds. My husband continues to remain my rock and my best friend, while the lack of intimacy in our marriage is resolved elsewhere.”

NOTES TO EDITOR

About the research

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.

We’re always more than happy to talk about IllicitEncounters.com – please contact Christian Grant through the details below – but we’re not willing to speak publicly about SaraHartley.net at this moment in time.

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

The key findings

• 55% of married people have admitted to having their very first affair with someone at work
• 78% of married people have had an affair with someone at work with 10% cheating with their boss or line manager
• High-pressure and demanding jobs were home to the greatest number of adulterers, with those in financial services, the legal profession, and teachers home to 23%, 18% and 15% of adulterers respectively
• The results come from a survey of over 350 married people on IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people

Work-based romances are commonplace, but an increase in work-based affairs is to wreak havoc in offices and marital homes alike.

What the numbers show

IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity, can report that as many as 55% of married people have admitted to having their very first affair with someone at work.

Worryingly, the survey of over 350 married men and women found that work-based affairs are far from commonplace.

In fact, as many as 78% of all respondents have had an affair with someone they work with, with 10% of those engaging in an affair with their boss or line manager.

Unsurprisingly, high-pressure and demanding jobs were home to the greatest number of adulterers; those who worked in financial services, in the legal profession, and as teachers were home to the majority of love rats:  23%, 18% and 15% respectively.

The alarming number of adulterers seeking comfort in their colleagues is bound to be a source of worry, as the site’s spokesperson, Christian Grant, explains:

“Let’s be honest, we’ve all fancied someone at work at some point or another. We secretly rate our colleagues, from 1 to 10 and flirt with them inappropriately during work socials, so when all is said and done, is this really any surprise?”

“When you’re overworked and over-stressed, logic goes out the window, it’s your colleague that often provides a shoulder for you to lean on. You spend more time with them during your average week than you do with your own family and friends, so strong bonds and relationships form over the months and years, and it’s very common for crushes to develop.

“Mix in a high-stress, high-pressure environment, and the rest is history.”

NOTES TO EDITOR

About the research

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.

We’re always more than happy to talk about IllicitEncounters.com – please contact Christian Grant through the details below – but we’re not willing to speak publicly about SaraHartley.net at this moment in time.

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

The key findings

• In the wake of Wayne Rooney kissing another woman, llicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people surveyed over 300 men and 300 women to find out what they considered to be cheating
  Just 28% of men think that kissing another woman counts as cheating
  8% of men think that seductively dancing with someone is cheating; 14% think flirting is cheating
  Women shared very different views, with 88% thinking that sharing a kiss with another woman is cheating, while 39% count flirting as cheating
  There was some agreement, as only 6% of men and 9% of women agreed that ‘liking’ or complimenting someone’s photos on social media crosses the line
• The definition of cheating is blurred. Well, for men it is anyway. IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity, surveyed over 300 men and 300 women to find out what they considered to be cheating, and the between them were surprisingly vast.

Unsurprisingly, any sexual activity with another person, including ‘sexting’, counts as cheating according to 100% of all men surveyed. That’s to be expected, but an alarmingly low 8% of men think that seductively dancing with someone is cheating, just 14% think flirting is cheating, and only 28% think that sharing a kiss – drunken or otherwise – counts as cheating.

What the numbers show

While women unanimously agreed that any sexual activity consisted as cheating, their views on dancing, flirting and kissing were vastly different. 21% think that dancing counts as cheating, 39% think flirting counts as cheating, and as many 88% think that sharing a kiss with another person is crossing the line.

There was some agreement between men and women however, as only 25% of men and 22% of women agreed that attending a strip club counts as cheating, while 6% of men and 9% of women agreed that ‘liking’ or complimenting someone’s photos on social media crosses the line.

Men and women also saw some agreement when it came to holding hands (10% men, 8% women agree it counts as cheating), remaining good friends with a previous partner (15% men, 26% women) and even having intimate thoughts about someone else (11% men, 29% women).

The site’s spokesperson, Christian Grant, expands:

“Mr Rooney is not the first man to share a drunken kiss with another woman, and he won’t be the last. Unfortunately for women, men have completely different rules when it comes to cheating, and they use those rules to their advantage. A bit of “harmless fun” was what Rooney’s drunken kiss with Laura Simpson has since been described as, and it’s that kind of attitude that means men will continue to cheat; if there are no consequences, and they don’t consider it cheating, they’ll keep on doing it.

“Wayne Rooney has three children, with a fourth on the way, has been married for nearly a decade, but despite all of this, he still couldn’t resist temptation. But should we be surprised? Not only is his view on cheating different to his wife’s, he’s just spent 13 years at Manchester United, the club home to perhaps the most notorious cheater to come out of the UK in recent years – Ryan Giggs. He’s learnt from the best.”

NOTES TO EDITOR

About the research

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.

We’re always more than happy to talk about IllicitEncounters.com – please contact Christian Grant through the details below – but we’re not willing to speak publicly about SaraHartley.net at this moment in time.

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

The key findings

• Blonde haired women are more likely to have an affair, it’s been revealed
• 31% of all women on IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people, are naturally blonde
• They were followed by brunettes (27%), women with black hair (24%), and women with grey hair (10%)
• Gingers (8%) are the most faithful
• Interestingly, 19% of all women admit to dying their hair blonde
• Blondes are more confident, younger, and more desired by men, making their quest for an affair much easier

Blondes really do have more fun, it’s been revealed. IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people and the leading authority on infidelity, can reveal that if you’re blonde, you’re more likely to cheat.

What the numbers show

31% of all cheating women on IllicitEncounters.com are naturally blonde, making them the most unfaithful.

They were followed by brunettes (27%), women with black hair (24%), and women with grey hair (10%).

Much maligned for various reasons, gingers can take solace from the fact that they’re officially the most faithful, with just 8% of all mistresses on IllicitEncounters sporting red locks.

Interestingly, a survey of 400 women on IllicitEncounters.com found that as many as 19% dyed their hair blonde, with more and more women wanting to appear more desirable.

So why are blondes more susceptible to an affair? The site’s spokesperson, Christian Grant, explains:

“We’re all very proud and particular about our hair. It’s without doubt our most defining and striking physical feature. Good hair can make you feel more confident in your appearance, and it definitely has a significant impact on your mood.

“We’ve always known that blonde haired women are traditionally more desirable, more outgoing and more confident. They look younger, and men typically prefer blondes; there’s a reason every celebrity, from Kim Kardashian to Katy Perry to Miley Cyrus, has dyed their hair blonde at one point or another.

“Combine their youthful looks, their outgoing and livelier attitude, and confidence in spades, and it’s easy to see why blonde haired woman are more likely to cheat.

“Whether it’s because their marriage has hit a rough patch, or the idea of a secret tryst on the side just happens to take their fancy, blondes want and *can* have their cake and eat it too. And luckily for her, she’s exactly what men want, making her job even easier.”

NOTES TO EDITOR

About the research

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.

We’re always more than happy to talk about IllicitEncounters.com – please contact Christian Grant through the details below – but we’re not willing to speak publicly about SaraHartley.net at this moment in time.

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