Top five reasons why people cheat in relationships

Why people cheat. (Courtesy)

The foundation of every relationship is based on mutual trust. When trust is gone, trouble begins- cheating in relationships is one of the common reasons couples break up. But why do people cheat? When you argue with your spouse due to infidelity, have you ever tried to find the root of cause? Speaking to the Insider, Psychotherapy counselor Claire McRitchie said, "When we hear about people cheating, we often look at the external factors of their life and question, 'why' or 'how could they'.  The uncomfortable truth is, the answer lies behind the carefully manufactured exterior – in fact, the exterior can often be the clue as to why."

So, what are the common reasons why people decide to tread down that path?