These days, it seems like cheating has unfortunately become more common. Some men are honest enough to admit they have a wife, but if a lady is unlucky, he may claim he is single until she gets a call from his wife or finds out otherwise.

Here are five things married men often say to persuade single ladies:

1. “My wife is lazy” or “My wife is lazy in bed”

Without any prompting, these men will often badmouth their wives, criticizing their performance in bed or general behavior like cooking and cleaning. More often than not, these claims are simply not true.

2. “I’m going to marry you.”

They may promise to leave their wives to be with the younger woman. Such promises should be taken with a grain of salt.

3. “I love you more than I love my wife” or “I have never loved anyone the way I love you”

These are just more lies. They try to make another woman feel special at the expense of their legally married partners, but it doesn’t mean much.

4. “My wife is aware that I am dating other women.”

While it’s true that some wives do know about their husbands’ philandering, their silence often leads these men to think it’s acceptable to continue their behavior.

5. “We are separated” or “We are having issues” or “I will soon leave the marriage.”

In the realm of meaningless promises, talk of ‘separation’ often tops the list. These men are typically still legally married with no real intention of leaving their wives for someone else.