carhill Posted June 7, 2017 Posted June 7, 2017 Dominant men, in general, are more attractive to women, socially powerful and politically more savvy. Hence, they have more opportunities to cheat/be unfaithful. Whether or not they do depends on the man. I can't estimate how many 'dominant men' there are on the planet but, among the ones who achieve public notoriety, experience varies widely. Also, since definitions of cheating and infidelity vary widely and are generally unique to any particular partner at any particular time, it's hard to extrapolate a whole lifetime of cheating, or not, into one continuum of 'more'. IMO, being what society describes as dominant is essentially the power to be who one really is, without externally imposed limitations or prohibitions. No supplicating to the master to fit in. If the guy wants to cheat, he will. If not, not.
Furious Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 Opportunity varies. There are a lot of guys bellyaching about how they can't get a single date. The two men I had in mind. Both tall, good looking, fit, one a successful in house counsel for a prestigious company, the other a PhD educated, world traveling COO. A good looking, rich, charming man is going to have more power and opportunity, more women to choose from etc then some "low value" socially akward dude. Look at the threads about open marriages. Usually she can have the pick of the litter, while he can't find any takers. It's not to say those with less opportunity do not cheat, they do, but they don't tend to have as many women throwing themselves at them. Hmmm....seems you're mistaken....maybe in your circle powerful men cheat but they are as common as the cheaters on the Jerry Springer Show. Just a different circus but it's still a circus.
Arieswoman Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 I think it would depend on how the man is "dominant". My ex-H was "dominant" at work, he was a manager and was in charge of a lot of workers, mainly female. At home he certainly wasn't "dominant". He was indecisive (couldn't make a decision to save his life) forgetful and disorganised. He cheated with one of his employees who probably was attracted to his "work" persona IMO
aurelius99 Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 I think it would depend on how the man is "dominant". My ex-H was "dominant" at work, he was a manager and was in charge of a lot of workers, mainly female. At home he certainly wasn't "dominant". He was indecisive (couldn't make a decision to save his life) forgetful and disorganised. He cheated with one of his employees who probably was attracted to his "work" persona IMO I'm the same way. I call it the type A/B personality. In certain situations I'm totally dominant. In others, you'd see me and think I'm a bum. 1
RecentChange Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 Another thing to consider is it usually the man who does the chasing. Sure, sometimes is the OW who does the luring, but traditionally men chase, women give in. I think a "dominant" man is more likely to chase and be successful than more timid one.
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