Why do married women feel the need to flirt with other men?

Question

and should they stop if it bothers there husbands?

Answer 1

I believe there should be a certain amount of respect in any marriage and one way to establish the boundary's and respect is to talk about them. Me and my husband do not flirt or goggle at other people that is respect my husband don't like me reading romance novels and I don't like dirty magazines so we respect each others wishes. That is how we keep the peace. and our jealousy to our selves.  

Answer 2

Married women flirt because they can and it's fun. Who says marriage ends fun things in life?

O, well, in that case, if the husband doesn't like it then I guess maybe she should stop then.

Having said that, don't tell me married men don't flirt too. Because they do, it's no just married women.

Answer 3

Why do married men do the same thing???

It's simple... married people still want to feel desired... show her more attention and she won't seek others'...

Answer 4

Because I enjoy flirting....

And no I would never stop flirting - its me I'm a flirt!!  My husband knew what he was marrying before we even got married.  So, if my flirting didn't bother him then why should it bother him now???

Now, I don't (and will never) disrespect my husband with my flirting....

Answer 5

The same reason women tease.They subconsiously hate men.

Answer 6

Flirting is very innocent. It depends on what they are doing and they shouldnt do it in front of their husbands but if they do and it bothers them, ofcourse they should stop.

Answer 7

Why do married men flirt with females?

Do they stop if it bothers their wife?

Your married not dead.  All sexes like the ego boost.  Why the issue with it?

Answer 8

make sure they still got it to know they can still get the looks they once got  

Answer 9

I agree.  and if their husband even LOOKS at another woman, she gets all over his case.  Plus, they remember specifically every woman he ever looked at, and remind him of it for YEARS!!!

Answer 10

because  its  just  flirting  think  bothers  thier  single  mates  more  ,because  they  have  escape  route  im  married  thing and  get  away  with  it  ....  husbands  are  flattered   so  thats  a  no   ...

Answer 11

Flirting makes people feel good, like they've still got it.  And, if it bothers someone, they should stop...

Answer 12

Any husband that is THAT insecure should just chill.  

All in fun:)

Answer 13

For the same reaons that men do it...duh!

Answer 14

For attention I suppose and yes they should stop if it bothers the husband.  

Answer 15

Well firstly there is clearly far too many bitter women on this question!!!!! Typical of them to talk about what guys would do wrong?!

If it bothers you then yes, it really depends on the extent, if its friendly chat then its no biggy, if its outrageous "come on" she's sending out then definitely not.

The thing is, its between you and your wife and no-one else, you need to speak to her about it and make her aware.

Answer 16

My husband says I flirt, I don't see it since when your with someone, married or not, that's it.  Yes, if it bothers the husband she should quit.  h**l, my husband is a pig sometimes, we can be driving down the road and if there's a woman he finds attractive in the car next us, that is on MY side, he has literally leaned over to look!  And NO he has not stopped knowing it makes me feel inferior.  

Answer 17

Personally, from experience with life in general, I've noticed that the wives who flirt with married  men, are either s******g them already, or hope to soon.  The ones 've seen that are flirts, are usually those who think their hotter than any other.

BUT with men, their the same way. The ones who flirt  are the same.

Answer 18

Same reason why married men do it, because they're s*x-starved FREAKS.

ADD:  There's nothing harmless about flirting.  The goal of flirting is love (or s*x).  If you're flirting because you want attention, or want to feel desired, you have self esteem issues (married or not).  Simple as that.  Take a look at the guy in the office who flirts with every breathing female or the girl at the bar schmoozing with every guy in there.  That's supposed to be empowering? Seems sad to me.

Answer 19

They flirt for the same reason married men flirt.  They aren't getting the attention they want from their spouse.

Answer 20

Blame it on their genes.

May be not satisfied in present relationship.

May be to experiment.

Overall not a healthy practice to cheat.

Answer 21

I only flirt with other women, and he digs that...so i'm good...

Answer 22

They either are not or feel like they are not getting enough attention...or they just suck and they want all the attention (would say that isn't the person to be with). Forget about stopping if it bothers their husband..how about find out the problem and get rid of it unless they are looking for a little mutual something or in an open relationship. All that just causes problems and if not it eventually will all while crushing lot's of people's self esteems. I hate relationships..............

Answer 23

I guess it would be for the same reasons married men do... Lack of attention or to stroke their ego to know "they still have it"... I would say that if your wife is doing this, then shower her with attention to show her that you know she still has it.

A lot of couples start to take for granted what they have in front of them, and feel like they no longer have to work so hard at the chase now that they are married. When in reality, even after 20 years of marriage, we still want to be chased... I know that I get lazy sometimes, but still try and make my husband's day better and show him my appreciation. I also still "chase" him from time to time and let him know he still has it.

Answer 24

It ups their self estem or alot of woman dont realize they are doing it. They are just being themselves. If the husband asks them to try and stop then they should try to be a lil more on their toes about their actions or wat they say to other men so that their husbands dont feel bothered by it but they might not be able to help it. Its just their personality sometimes.

Answer 25

i think it just makes them both feel young.

Answer 26

Everyone flirts. Man, woman, married, single. It's just natural that people want to feel attractive and desired. Flirting does not mean she's going to cheat on you. Don't be so possessive.

Answer 27

Regardless of what others think of flirting (i.e. "it's harmless"), it is WRONG.  Flirting should stop with strangers the second you're in a committed relationship (dating, engaged OR married).  Flirting can have really serious emotional consequences for the partner.

And I'll thank you VERY much to be sure to include MEN in your assessment.  MEN are just as guilty of being philanderers as women ... if NOT MORE SO.

Answer 28

Because it makes them feel like they're still attractive.  And should they stop if it bothers their husbands?

Well, flirting in front of your husband is kind of bad taste anyway isn't it?  Do people actually do that?

Answer 29

I don't think it's a need, it's a decision we make. She has consciously decided to flirt with men. A lot of us do it. Yes, she should stop if it bothers you. She is looking for attention but that doesn't mean she is going to do anything with that attention. That would be a whole new question.