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You are judging a self selected group of married people that want to get away to a trade show and those that have to go. The married people that want to be home and can are not present for your analysis. I did a ton of trade shows as a single guy and had a blast until I got sick of them. The married people that came wanted to be away and to play. Generally it is insecure men that cheat in my opinion/observations.
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You might not have seen all the happily married people disappearing to their rooms because they don’t want to be around situations like that.
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This is what I do. Happily married. I fully avoid the fuckery.
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I’m sorry SMS. Just know there are good fish out there, too. Relationships take work, but if you find your person, the work is worth it.
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What do you expect? Most people in life don’t process their emotions meaningfully and are full of trauma and limiting beliefs.
Consequently, they aren’t happy in relationships or life. You’re just seeing the external manifestation of it.
22 yo SENIOR marketing strategist???? HOW?
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When you say “trade show” what do you mean? 😂
Like trading Pokemon?
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Never cheated, 45 and married 15 years.
Not without its challenges but…
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Very few relationships these days are based on commonality and deep connection. Most are relationships based on lust. Lust based relationships don’t last.
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Don't let this cloud your perspective. I've been going to work conferences (tech) for years and have only seen 1-2 obvious "affairs" taking place, and I didn't have the full story so can't begin to judge. Also, lots of relationships are nuanced (e.g., open marriage) and there is no way to know what is really going on and if people are just flirting or actually sleeping together.
Maybe some of them have open relationships? Probably wishful thinking 😬
Indeed, I'd say at least 25 of the long term couples I know are in open relationships. I suspect the number is higher, but people don't talk about it.
Wild, isn’t it? Salespeople seem to love getting together, getting blasted and going out on the prowl (at least the teams I’ve worked with).
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“From everything I saw”
You weren’t exactly looking at the most committed portion of humanity. Selection bias at work.
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😕 this is so sad to hear. I always wonder if this stuff happened - guess you confirmed it
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What did you observe? What kind of trade show? I have never been to one
If you’re a very young adult then I don’t know why you should be at trade shows in the first place. You should be in school.
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Thanks mom
Possibly the type of person that wants to cheat seeks out a job where they travel often.
How can you trust a colleague when they show you they are untrustworthy?
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Your partners are probably very angry they aren’t able to travel nonstop and cheat on their spouse anymore. Is that who’s been being mean to you OP? 😃
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What trade show is this? I need to go!
Humans are only mostly monagamous. I used to work with accident attorneys who had paid help openly at the comventions. It was worse.
I lived in a hotel for a year for work. Then I traveled to Texas every other week for a year. I eat alone and barely drink while on the road. I call it a lesson learned because I don't need male companionship when I am by myself traveling for work. It made a huge difference. I am back in my room getting ready to sleep before the really gross stuff happens.