tatistics suggest that the majority of North American and European adults do not maintain permanently monogamous or "closed" relationships. In fact,
it is estimated that some 50 - 60% of men and 40 - 50% of women will engage in an extramarital affair or romantic tryst at some point.
People have affairs or seek open relationships for many different reasons. Some people want change, novelty, excitement, or risk.
Unfortunately, many find that the initial lure and level of sexual activity with their familiar partner fades as the relationship matures and
eventually stabilizes.Anthropologists have found that there are fundamental physiological changes that take place during the course
of a relationship that contribute to the lack of long-term fidelity. Initial hormonal changes that sexually attract one person to another diminish
over time and sex may become less exciting, boring or monotonous.Many choose to recapture this sexual energy and excitement by embarking
on an affair or open relationship.Extra-marital affairs and open spousal relationships offer an opportunity to re-experience the excitement
and stimulation associated with dating and courtship.
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