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Common Excuses for Cheating

By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com

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The "It's All your Fault" Type of Cheating Excuses

Here are some of the "It's All Your Fault" type of cheating excuses.

  • I've told you for years why I was unhappy, but you decided to not do anything about it.

  • You work too much.

  • I thought you would change.

  • You don't listen to me.

  • You aren't good in bed.

  • You don't give me any attention.

  • I'm tired of having to do everything around here.

  • You don't need me anymore.

  • You put on too much weight.

  • You cut your hair.

  • You pressured me too much for sex so it wasn't fun with you anymore.

  • You were never really there for me when I needed you.

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