GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Affair Duration Statistics
The average duration of an affair is estimated to be about 2 years.
In the following post, we explore the intriguing statistics surrounding the duration of extramarital affairs. From the reasons behind affairs to the average length they last, these data points provide a deeper insight into this complex and often sensitive topic.
Statistic 1
"20% of extramarital affairs end in marriage."
Statistic 2
"Affairs more commonly follow significant life changes or stressors, such as a job change or a loss."
Statistic 3
"15% of women and 25% of men report having had extramarital sex, according to the General Social Survey."
Statistic 4
"About 50-60% of married men and 45-55% of married women engage in extramarital sex at some point in their marriages, according to studies."
Statistic 5
"Around 25% of people who cheat say they did it for the thrill of it."
Statistic 6
"Affairs that last less than a month are referred to as “one night stands” or “quickies”."
Statistic 7
"35% of married women and 45% of married men admit to having cheated on their spouse, which includes both physical and emotional affairs."
Statistic 8
"Emotional affairs can last longer than physical affairs, often extending beyond a year."
Statistic 9
"Digital infidelity (like sexting and online relationships) has been identified as an emerging threat, with 45% of people admitting to this form of betrayal."
Statistic 10
"The average affair lasts about six months."
