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It seems fairly common. What seems to happen a lot is people get dissatisfied in their current relationship but don't want the drama or risk of breaking up.
For some odd reason it seems easier to meet people when you are already in a relationship so they take the opportunity to cheat while still staying with their stable partner.
There's been a decent amount of discussion online that when you are already in a relationship, you've been "vetted" so to speak. Obviously bullshit, as what your current partner may find acceptable can have jack to do with what anyone else finds acceptable. Also, if you have a break up, somehow you're no longer vetted because clearly you have some problems if you had a break up.
It's all pretty/petty bullshit but it's definitely a thing. Even my clueless ass has noticed it. Women are more comfortable around me now that I'm obviously taken (wedding ring). Not that they weren't before, but diving into deep/private conversation stuff at a far faster rate. Like I pride myself on being trustworthy and a good listener, but you gotta chill.
That increased comfort also includes more comfortable to make passes at me. No thanks, wife and I aren't looking for a third.
People are ridiculous. We truly are just psychotic hairless apes.