‘Playing golf’ most popular excuse for cheating men

The top five excuses unfaithful men tell their wives when they’re having an affair have been revealed, and at number one is playing golf.

In a survey of more than 2,000 men, 34 per cent said they told their wife they were going to play 18 holes to cover up their affaire.

Other popular excuses include ‘business meetings’ and ‘working late’, with 27 per cent of the men asked opting for this. 

27% of men used ‘business meetings’ and ‘working late’ as their excuses, whilst a further 13 per cent said they were ‘going to the pub with mates’. 5 per cent say they’re ‘going to the gym’ and 4 per cent say they’re ‘shopping for groceries’. 

The study was carried about by IllicitEncounters.com, the UK’s leading dating website for married people.

Christian Grant, the site’s spokesperson, explains why golf is the most used excuse.

He said: “Saying that you’re going for a round of golf ticks all the boxes. Firstly, it covers you for several hours, especially if you’re playing 18 holes and not 9. 

“It’s also something you can do fairly consistently without raising too much suspicion. 

“For example, your wife would eventually begin to question you if you kept citing business meetings as your excuse - how many business meetings can someone realistically have, and after work no less?

“Thirdly, with golf a popular hobby among men, it’s much more likely that your wife will respect your space, especially if it’s your sole hobby - they’re far less likely to question their husband playing a sport than, say, going to the pub. 

“And, finally, it’s also relatively weather-proof, as driving ranges still operate even when the weather is a little sour.” 

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