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by LustxOverxLove on April 13th, 2007
Mr. Tress?
by Batgirl on April 13th, 2007
A jerk
by Engeltje on May 4th, 2007
A matress?
by Firebrand on April 13th, 2007
An Adultereress and he is a Worthless Cheat
by Someone on December 18th, 2007
Many, many impolite words that I probably shouldn't use. =)
by Anon on April 13th, 2007
a gigolo
by Cognition aka Cog on December 13th, 2008
Philander
1. To carry on a sexual affair, especially an extramarital affair, with a woman one cannot or does not intend to marry. Used of a man.
2. To engage in many love affairs, especially with a frivolous or casual attitude. Used of a man.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/philanderer
by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on April 13th, 2007
Walking Target
by chocolate monster has left the building on December 18th, 2007
drop the mis........"stress" ;D
by Lippycow on April 13th, 2007
A huge mistake.
by Anonymous on October 2nd, 2008
I think you get to choose between "asshole" and "lying rat bastard."
by chuckie2000 on December 18th, 2007
He is called a fool. The bigger question is why is she still given the honor of being called a wife? She is an adulterous whore, not a wife.
by iwnit on May 4th, 2007
I would use the word "lover":
- the term can also be used for a woman, so it would be preferable to the "mistress" in that case
- a mister could be counfounded with this device for making or spraying mist, they do not necessarily deserve this
If there were an idea of domination, the counterpart of "mistress" would be "master"
This question is pointing at one of these differences in the treatment from men and women, as it find its correspondence in the language.
Here a reference for this issue:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexism#.22Sexist_language.22_and_Gender-neutral_language
Some more thoughts:
I suppose the man is *not* married, because there is no clue about him being married.
And anyway, the question is not: "What do you think on a man cheating on his wife?"
So I suppose that both of them know exactly what they are doing and are enjoying it.
The person who would not appreciate this relation would be the husband of the woman.
You could also condemn this if you are for fidelity in marriage or have experienced cheating from your partner.
But just because there exists no usual name for this behavior, why would you call them names or say that you wish their death?
First, this ignores that she is the one who is cheating on her husband, he is not cheating on anybody.
Second, how could you have this opinion about the man having an affair with a married woman and not, in the same moment, point out that you have the same opinion about the woman having an affair with a married man ?
by Kuuipo125 on May 4th, 2007
The reason for the divorce!
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on November 7th, 2008
If the married man supports the woman, she is his mistress. If she just sleeps with him and is not a kept woman, I think she is just a promiscuous tart. If a man has an affair with a married woman and she pays his way, he is a gigolo. If he just sleeps with her and isn't kept by her, he is just a typical opportunistic male who has no moral code and will sleep with whatever is available. :)
by Anonymous on May 8th, 2007
If he gets caught in the act by a jealous spouse, his name possibly could be "Corpse." At least that's what I think they call them at the Coroner's office.
by yoho05 reminds you to DYOH on May 4th, 2007
A co-respondent. look it up.
by bazza on December 15th, 2008
Would have to be a Mastress. Hmm, close to mattress eh?
by Scifisuz on November 7th, 2008
If she's being supported by him, she's his mistress.
If he's being supported by her, he's a gigolo.
by invisible0007 on October 1st, 2008
I think the woman is happy to be having a spare..so I'll call him that.
by Gideon on August 5th, 2008
An a**hole.
But I believe the gentler term is adulterer.
by Rince on December 18th, 2007
A stud ?
by buxtonite ..slowly losing my mind on December 18th, 2007
a Cad!
by anglrckx on May 8th, 2007
a cheater
by mousegirl27 on April 13th, 2007
Back-up Plan
by Penny The Wise on April 13th, 2007
I think they are referred to as a Mister.
by Catherine on June 25th, 2009
He is usually called a stallion..
by chrissysdreams on December 15th, 2008
Unfortunately in this society he'd probably be called a "stud".
by Rock the dance floor on November 7th, 2008
Adulterer
by Pete Parker on August 5th, 2008
I think the legal term is "adulterer" that says on the summons from his wife.
by YourFutureEx is Textually Active on July 28th, 2008
an ass
by curious on May 2nd, 2008
A big fat loser
by Theby on May 2nd, 2008
An adulterer.
by Designeedawn on May 2nd, 2008
BOY TOY!!!!!
by Ausbabe on May 2nd, 2008
a histress?
by Jade on January 15th, 2008
Soon to be single, broke and gone.
by asweetguy4u2know saya R.I.P Nelson on December 18th, 2007
How about selfish Prick who only gives a crap about his own selfish needs and doesn't care anything about how his actions will affect his wife or children if he has any.
by Ashley on May 4th, 2007
thats a sad excuse for a "man"
by Anonymous on April 13th, 2007
"A dead man".
Women are born detectives and can sniff an affair in progress a mile away.
by Abbyguy on June 6th, 2009
Mis-dressed.
by Rebelheart on February 24th, 2009
If he gets caught, he is called screwed.
by Cowboy-Matter of Fact on December 26th, 2008
Dead man walking.
by MRSHINYSHOES on December 22nd, 2008
Quite honestly, I don't think there is a comparable term for a man who has an affair with a married woman.
by Marky Mark on December 15th, 2008
I think to be fair, he cannot be called anyhing derogatory as "mistress" is not a derogatory term (in my book at least).
So I'll go with paramour or lover.
It seems a lot of the answers are missing the point of the question and being very biased and sexist against the man...... he might be much younger than the female and be the 'hunted' instead of the 'hunter' ...she might be a 'cougar'...and this leaves me wondering what they would call the married woman in this scenario......??!!
by Jessica on December 15th, 2008
Adulterer.
by Devour on December 13th, 2008
man whore. lol!!
by susies on December 13th, 2008
paramour
by Firemarshall on July 28th, 2008
Gunshot victim.
by Piggle on May 2nd, 2008
I can't believe I am the first to say "Lying Cheating Bastard"
Closely followed by "the deceased"
I have a very low opinion of anyone who cheats - marriage is til death us do part and if my husband cheats the only certainty is that he will have accelerated it!
by Oxymomo on January 15th, 2008
Lucky?
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