Both men and women are guilty of this practice, knowingly dating

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...married people:

"The Universe Got Me Back For That One": Women Who Knowingly Had Affairs With Married People Are Sharing How It Affected Their Lives, And It's A Side Of The Story You Don't Hear Often

The trope of the 'other woman' has existed for centuries. Often viewed as a lustful seducer who entices married, engaged, or otherwise taken people to stray from their partners,...

That's why when Redditor u/easypeasykitty asked, "Women who have KNOWINGLY pursued an engaged/married person, why did you do it?" Dozens of women who chose to engage in an affair took the time to share their side of the story. Without further ado, here are 17 of their most enlightening responses:

1."I did it when I was 25. I felt unfulfilled and bored. I think I was subconsciously looking for someone to sweep me off my feet. I had never had deep feelings for someone, but all of my close friends were settling down, and my realistic prospects felt boring. I thought I was waiting for someone special to come along..."