Study: 8 out of every 10 people are overwhelmed about spending the rest of their lives with their partner

Results released today from a recent survey reveal that the majority of people believe that living more years increases chances of infidelity in marriages.  The promise of “ ‘til death do us part” is reportedly adding tension to relationships, as spouses realise they have committed to spending way too many years with the same person.

We have asked 7,684 of our male and female members whether they believe that the increased life expectancy and longevity promotes cheating. Overwhelmingly, 86% said they are negatively affected by the thoughts of spending the rest of their lives with just one person.

The results revealed the average number of years cheaters have been with their partners before they begin to have the desire of having an affair. Most respondents, 25%, have been with the same person between 10 and 15 years, followed by 18% who have been attached from 5 to 10 and in third place, with 15% of the participants votes, who state they have been married between 1 and 5 years.

Founder and CEO of Victoria Milan, Sigurd Vedal, said the results show that staying in the same marriage in the past was definitely easier.

“The majority of our members (65%) believe that previously people were more committed and faithful to their relationships than now.  Not only was the life span shorter, but there was much less temptation. Times have changed: we have access to technology that makes meeting and cheating easier, there’s a more open approach to sex, divorce and separation are no longer taboo. These are all things that make a lifetime commitment stressful,” Mr Vedal said.

SURVEY DATA

7,684 members of Victoria Milan polled

Does thinking you are going to spend your life with the same partner overwhelm you and lead you to cheat?

Yes, it affects me                                            86%

No, I don’t think about it                              14%

How long have you been with your partner?

1 - 5 years                                                        15%

5 - 10 years                                                      18%

10 - 15 years                                                    25%

15 - 20 years                                                    9%

20 - 25 years                                                    8%

25 - 30 years                                                    13%

30 - 35 years                                                    7%

35 - 45 years                                                    2%

45 - 50 years                                                    3%

Do you believe that previously people were more committed and more faithful than now?

Yes                                                                     65%

No                                                                      35%

 Does living longer nowadays in general add tension to a steady relationship as we stress more about the fact that we will spend too many years with the same person?

Yes                                                                     72%

No                                                                      28%