Main Reasons the Wife is Always the Last to Know

2 main reasons a betrayed wife is usually the last to find out her husband is cheating on her.

Ruth Houston
2 min readMar 28, 2023

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When I began researching infidelity almost 20 years ago for my first infidelity book I frequently heard the expression.

“The wife is always the last to know”

Over the years, my research proved the truth of that statement, and it’s still very much the case today.

In fact, a betrayed wife is even more likely to be unaware that she’s a victim of infidelity.

The Internet and modern technology are the reasons why.

The Internet

Prior to the Internet, a would-be-cheater had to physically leave home to seek out someone to cheat with.

Now he can do it in cyberspace without the risk of running into family members, nosy neighbors, or inquisitive friends and workmates who might tell his wife what he’s up to.

With the advent of the internet, there are numerous websites that cater to married adults seeking extramarital affairs.

With a few clicks of the mouse, the potential cheater has instant access to an endless array of willing partners open to having an affair.

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Ruth Houston

I write about food, travel, and infidelity. Author of 2 infidelity books and the upcoming book Eat Smart and Lose Weight. For more info, see bit.ly/3nmf6Er