Do girls feel guilty for cheating ?

robesta · 2014-06-05T10:40:28+00:00

Yes, they do. But the hamster makes them feel better, and that you deserved it for neglecting them, or they deserved it because they needed a break, etc.

Some women with moral training (religion usually) will always feel guilty, though.

Walktillyoucrawl · 2014-06-05T20:22:21+00:00

Not a single cheating girl I've ever come across that didn't blame the guy for cheating.

smileybird · 2014-06-05T13:51:23+00:00

It depends on the girl and the situation.

HDThoreauaway · 2014-06-05T17:04:45+00:00

Yes, they do! unless they don't. Just like dudes.

Women, like men, may be more or less prone to justifying behavior they know is inappropriate, or feeling more or less empathy with someone they've hurt, lied to, or betrayed.

My advice: if you're entering a relationship with someone, make sure that person demonstrates empathy and loyalty -- not just to you, but to everyone in their lives. If someone is in the habit of thinking of themselves before others in their lives and taking impulsive action, they will probably treat you that way, too.

AlmostRP · 2014-06-05T12:29:27+00:00

If they get caught, they feel guilty for being caught if the consequences are not to their liking.

Grumpi83 · 2014-06-05T10:58:20+00:00

They feel bad for getting caught, true guilt in a woman is rare.

Scymnus · 2014-06-05T10:03:46+00:00

In RP theory and my own experience, no, they don't. They will rationalize their behaviour (I'm so tired of him, he doesn't turn me on, he's changed) until they believe that it's ok to cheat. A woman who cheats doesn't love you anymore and she will not hesitate to destroy you.

As for guys I'd say it depends on the guy and the situation. If they know about the relationship beforehand they are less likely to feel guilty, if they don't then they might when they find out. I haven't felt guilt in years so I may not be the best source on the guy-part.

rockmasterflex · 2014-06-05T16:44:49+00:00

I can infact confirm that women feel guilt for cheating.

However it won't keep them awake at night. It is also only a guilt they feel while the affair is ongoing, not if it is over (even if it just ended yesterday).

Edit: upon reflecting on the definition of guilt, guilt is not the correct word. Women feel (if they aren't just super happy about it) REGRET for cheating, and they may or may not carry some lingering anxiety while the affair is ongoing, but they will never bear significant responsibility for their actions, and thus, cannot feel guilt.

Title	Do girls feel guilty for cheating ?
Author	reddishman
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Comments	21
Date	June 5, 2014 8:01 AM UTC (12 years ago)
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