Every so often there is an article making excuses for why men cheat, particularly middle-aged men.  While there are a myriad reasons why men cheat, a recent article blamed it on testosterone or lack of it.  Suppressed testosterone levels in middle-aged men is associated with depression, heart attacks, dementia and higher overall mortality rates.   One of the few things that can immediately revive a man’s sagging testosterone is exposure to a new women.

Many men confuse this testosterone spike with love instead of feelings of titillation. With no-fault divorce making a divorce so easy, many make the decision to divorce their wife—which some may later regret.