Since 1950 the median age for marriage has increased in both men and women.  From the tender age of 22 for men and 20 for women those ages have gone up to 27 for men and 25 for women.  That may be fine and dandy, but perhaps these increased ages and a plethora of other societal issues have direct links to the rise of infidelity.

Infidelity increases

Unfortunately it is human nature that makes monogamy such a difficult life-long endeavor, but come on, we all know life is not easy!  Well at least a small percentage of us do, because according to statistics reported by the Wall Street Journal, “Between 1991 and 2006, the numbers of unfaithful wives under 30 increased by 20% and husbands by a whopping 45%.” – and those statistics are on the modest side.  So what or who has assisted with the increase in infidelity?  The biggest culprit seems to be technology.  Co-workers who are already spending more time with each other in the office, opposed with their families at home, can now communicate through real-time speed, thus increasing their potential love affair.

An increase in independent women in the workplace has also contributed towards these growing statistic as well as habits that are formed with relationships prior to marriage.   If having multiple partners is an acceptable, habitual behavior, cognitive scientists have pointed out that these habits will carry on over into marital relationships.

Unfortunately, the numbers are not decreasing with time, but increasing.  It is an epidemic and one that is reportedly shy considering the 50% divorce rate in the U.S.  So what is the best cure for this epidemic? Perhaps there is no cure, but maybe prevention or detection.  If you suspect a spouse is cheating, don’t let it linger, rather attempt to save your marriage with an accurate infidelity test.  It may produce hurtful results, but find out the truth and work towards rebuilding your marriage; find out the reasons why and work on them. On the flip side, the test can relieve suspicions and help make a marriage last.

So avoid the quarrels, the sleepless nights and don’t become part of the statistic, rather take the test and find out your results with a DNA testing lab you can trust in.