I agree, but just to play devil's advocate here, I think some people's motivation to cheat is that they truly love both people, their original partner and their new partner they are cheating with, and they want to be with them both. They then take on the mindset that "what he/she doesn't know won't them" and continues the affair.
Also, some people just can't initiate a break-up because it makes them feel like the villain, especially if the reason for the break-up is to move on to another partner you were already establishing a relationship with without having terminated your first relationship first.
I also think that some people do intend to end their first relationship, but they want to solidify their new one before doing so, and they get caught in the meantime.
I agree. It just sames that it's human nature to give in to selfishness and desire, there are a lot of instances where people can get caught up. Although I don't think any situation makes it justifiable to cheat, but there are a lot of situations and thought patterns where people do end up thinking it's okay for some reason.
I think I seemed a little harsh in my first post. I don't think cheating is ever justifiable and I came across a little strongly because of that, but there are instances where it's not due to pure malicious intent, although it
is always selfish. A flaw that many people have. I think someone can still love their partner, even if they cheat on them. It's just that animalistic instinct that takes over. Although arguably "true love" means they would never give in to desire or commit any sort of selfish act; a lot of people don't have that level of self control, which might not always be their fault, but it sure as hell doesn't make cheating any better. People could change their ways, who knows? I can't put myself in that situation because I know that I could never cheat.