Men, in the vast majority of moments, are animals that think with their lower bodies.
No matter if he is single, in a relationship, or married, he cannot be without women in his life. Even if he loves his wife dearly, it is impossible for him to be completely devoted to her from beginning to end.
After all, in a marriage, there will inevitably be times when the two people have conflicts. At such times, if there is a woman outside the marriage who is willing to show concern and care for him, it is very easy for her to capture his true heart in an instant, leading him to act impulsively and make mistakes.
Those men who have never cheated are not necessarily more capable; rather, they have simply not encountered the right opportunity. If someone actively pursues him and that person falls within his aesthetic preferences and makes him feel like he doesn’t have to bear any cost, I believe that the vast majority of men cannot control the restlessness within their hearts.
Conversely, when a married man shifts his attention to a woman outside of his marriage, it does not necessarily mean he truly wants to end this marriage or restart his life; it might just mean he is tired of the meals at home and wants to eat out somewhere else.
Generally speaking, when a married man “flirts” with you, he is simply playing and not being serious at all.
1. Only verbal teasing
A man, regardless of the context, if his flirting with you is merely verbal and he lacks the courage to get close to you or touch you in real life, his affection for you cannot withstand scrutiny.
In heterosexual relationships, the main role for men is to break the ice, clarify the relationship, and take the initiative to appear in front of women.
Therefore, when a married man only teases you verbally, flirting with you in this way, he is merely playing, without genuine feelings.
In other words, if you have already surrendered to him with just verbal teasing, he will not easily let you go. However, if he does not have to pay an appropriate price in reality for his affection, he will certainly not cherish it, let alone invest his heart in it.
2. Discussing desires, not life
When faced with a woman outside of marriage, a man is usually quite clear about what he really wants.
If he truly wants to be with you for a lifetime, he will certainly express that through his words and actions, demonstrating his effort for a shared future.
If the sweet nothings he speaks and the promises he makes show no signs of being acted upon in his daily life, then his love for you is likely just something he says.
Generally speaking, if a married man only talks to you about desires but avoids discussing life and is unwilling to spend time exploring everyday matters with you, then he is merely playing and has no sincere feelings.
In his eyes, you are simply a tool to fulfill physiological needs or satisfy his desire for novelty outside of his marriage, with no relation to true love whatsoever.
3. Suddenly very nice to you, then suddenly disappears
A man who is not married or lacks significant relationship experience may not be emotionally mature.
He might mistake impulsive feelings for love; thus after getting close, he may self-deny and choose to leave. But for a married man, he naturally understands better what love, women, and marriage truly mean.
If he wants to develop a long-term relationship with you, he will definitely bring that into the details of life, sustaining a steady relationship either openly or secretly.
So when a married man suddenly treats you very well and then suddenly disappears, flirting with you, he is just playing and not being serious at all.
Perhaps, in his world, you are simply one of several women outside his marriage. If he thinks of you today, he might flirt with you, but tomorrow, with another woman at his side, you will naturally have no place in his life.
