text: why do men cheat then have the audacity to lie about it to your face?   (*) because men are cowards.  we would rather cut off our right arm than admit we don't or no longer love you. (*) because men (and women) have this stupid thing called pride, and it gets in the way.  'pride cometh before a fall.' (*) because men really hate to admin they are wrong, even when they know they are wrong.  even when they know you know they are wrong.  think: getting lost and asking for directions.  it's normally the girl who asks, right? (*) because they (mistakenly) believe the lie will cause you less pain than the (whole / half) truth.  should you wish to discuss specifics, get back to me, as i've just been there, and might be able to relate.