Revealed: The Job With the Most Unfaithful Men, Study Shows

The stereotype of the suave seducer from early 2000s cinema, with his shirt unbuttoned and a meticulously crafted smile, seems somewhat outdated. According to a survey conducted by Ashley Madison, a platform known for facilitating extramarital encounters, today’s typical cheater looks more like someone you might see every day. It could be a coworker chatting about the weather in the elevator, a neighbor who mows his lawn on Sundays, or a family man booking an Airbnb months in advance. Interestingly, most of them do not report significant problems in their relationships and are often in stable, settled partnerships that “work”… but are no longer completely fulfilling.

As reported by Grazia Italy, among the surveyed men, 49% describe their relationship as “unsatisfactory but acceptable.” Among women, 25% use this description. Essentially, the situation isn’t disastrous, but the initial thrill has faded. The study indicates that 35% of the participants have been with the same partner for over twenty years. It seems sharing mortgages, rainy vacations, and three moves doesn’t necessarily protect against the temptation to stray – without considering the potential consequences.

The study also looked into the professions most associated with infidelity. Among men, certain profiles like craftsmen and sales directors frequently appear, but one profession stands out above the rest: engineers. Behind the Excel sheets, Teams meetings, and endless discussions about server issues, there appear to be some well-managed double lives. Among women, the fields of commerce, tech, and hospitality are often mentioned. Nurses, teachers, and homemakers also appear frequently in the survey.

Psychologist and sexologist Marta Giuliani, who commented on the survey results, notes that many of the unfaithful have very structured lives, significant responsibilities, and stable situations. The study also emphasizes that the most represented profiles are typically financially independent and well-established in their careers. What’s more, the relationship between professional and personal life is notable. Over half of the respondents say they find more fulfillment at work than in their romantic relationships. This is telling because while we often discuss how work can be a source of stress or exhaustion for couples, it’s seldom acknowledged as a place where some find more recognition, stimulation, or even excitement than at home.

In the evening, some return home after a day of making decisions, managing teams, and wrapping up projects, only to settle into a highly routine life: dinner, Netflix, and the same conversations about a leaking faucet or the upcoming weekend at the in-laws.