Two Reasons A Boyfriend Cheats On His Girlfriend...

When your boyfriend has cheated you'll often question what you did wrong, or how you can make him happier but it's often a problem with his own self image that causes him to cheat. Below are two reasons a boyfriend cheats on his girlfriend.

>>>He Needs An Ego Boost

Men may not like to admit it, but there is a high level of maintenance needed to keep a man's ego in balance.  Once he begins to question his value, or worth as a partner he'll start to seek ways to boost his ego.  If you're experiencing problems with your relationship which are either physical or emotional, it's common for the male to blame himself.  Unfortunately, men are not as vocal or direct when it comes to solving relationship problems.

Instead of trying to fix the problems in a current relationship, men may seek a new relationship to repair their low self confidence.  For instance, if the intimacy in your relationship has dwindled over the past several years, men often take the easier path and find a new partner to fill the void. 

Men will also use women outside the relationship to fix other problems like communication or friendship.  When your relationship is being supplemented by too many outside influences, your boyfriend is very likely to cheat or end the relationship completely.

>>>Rekindled Old Relationship

You may not feel threatened or the slightest bit jealous when a boyfriend strikes a friendship with an old girlfriend but you should always be cautious.  Men are creatures of habit, and when there is a problem in a current relationship they will first seek the most comfortable alternative.

It may seem harmless at first, but the history and past intimacy will make the likelihood of cheating with an old girlfriend very high.  It's also very common for men to withhold their true emotions when it comes to past relationships.  He may be harboring affection for an old girlfriend that hasn't completely disclosed to you.

It's not necessary to completely forbid all contact with former girlfriends but there should be a clear line of what's acceptable.  You can help prevent your boyfriend from returning to his old relationships by reminding him how important he is in the relationship.  It may not seem necessary, but a common reason men leave relationships is because of a damaged ego.