<p> Infidelity raises questions: Why do women stay with a cheater? Why do women cheat?&#160;Why do women become the Other Woman? How do past experiences with infidelity impact future relationships?</p><p> Drawing on interviews with U.S. women of various ages racial backgrounds educational attainments and sexual orientations this insightful study examines their personal experiences of being cheated on cheating being the Other Woman or some combination of the three. Always engaging and equal parts uplifting and dispiriting their narratives range from all-too-familiar stories to unconventional perspectives on love life and interpersonal communication.</p>