Does a ‘Happy Ending’ Make Him a Cheater?

5 ways to understand what is (and is not) considered infidelity in your relationship.

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By Arianna Jeret

A while back the internet lit up brighter than a Lite Brite over rumors that Taylor Swift broke up with her latest guy, Calvin Harris, when she found out he purchased a “happy ending” at a Thai massage parlor

It makes no difference to me personally if the stories about Swift and Harris are true or not. What I appreciate is that this situation brought to the forefront of trending news the dark underworld of “happy ending” massages, the men who swear by them and the opinions of both married and single guys towards them.

I first heard the phrase “happy ending” when a client expressed concern that her husband might be getting them.

Since then I have found that while many women are unfamiliar with the term, all of the men I mention this to know exactly what they are, exactly where men* in their area get them, and exactly how men ask for them. What amazes me more than anything is how men I’ve discussed this issue with have either defended the practice as completely innocent or have felt ambivalent about whether or not it should raise any concerns.

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