One common plotline is the discovery. The husband might accidentally find out, like seeing a text message on his wife's phone from another man that is overly affectionate. Another is the wife's change in behavior. She may start dressing differently or be less interested in spending time with her husband.
Well, it's not that common but it does happen. In some cases, it might be due to a breakdown in communication within a marriage. For example, if a husband is always busy at work and neglects his wife's emotional needs, she might form a closer bond with a friend which could potentially lead to such a situation. But overall, most people value loyalty in relationships and such occurrences are the exception rather than the rule.
It's difficult to say how common they are. In today's society, with so many distractions and opportunities for people to interact outside of their marriages, there may be more instances than in the past. But still, a large number of marriages are based on loyalty and commitment, so while it does occur, it might not be the norm. There are also cultural factors at play. In some cultures, any behavior that could lead to a husband feeling cuckolded is highly frowned upon and less likely to happen openly.
Cuckolding is a complex and often uncomfortable topic. However, in some fictional stories, it might involve a situation where a wife has an affair and the husband discovers it, leading to a series of emotional upheavals like in the play 'Othello' where Iago plants the seed of doubt in Othello's mind about his wife Desdemona's fidelity.
There was a story where best friends Alex and Ben. Ben got married to a woman. Later, Alex started to spend a lot of time with Ben's wife because they had similar hobbies like painting. Ben at first was a bit jealous. But then he saw that there was no romantic intention from Alex and his wife just enjoyed the company. They all three had a long talk and their friendship became even stronger. So it was a different take on the best friend and cuckold - like scenario.
No, they are not very common. True friendships are based on loyalty and respect. Most people would not get into a situation where they would be involved in a cuckold - like situation with their best friend. There are moral and ethical boundaries that friends usually abide by.
One common theme is betrayal. In these stories, either the best friend betrays the trust of the spouse or the spouse betrays their partner by getting too involved with the best friend. Another theme is the blurring of boundaries. Often, there's a lack of clear boundaries between friendship and something more, which leads to the cuckold situation. And also, there's the theme of jealousy. When the situation is discovered, intense jealousy arises among the parties involved.
They can have a huge impact. For the husband, it's a major betrayal. He may feel angry, hurt, and lose trust not only in his wife but also in his friends. The wife may feel guilty and confused about her feelings. And the friendship between the wife and the so - called 'friend' will also be severely damaged. It can lead to the breakdown of the marriage and the end of the friendship.
There was a story where best friends, Dave and Mark. Dave's wife was very friendly with Mark. One day, Dave saw his wife and Mark in a rather compromising situation at a party. It turned out that his wife had been confiding in Mark a lot about their relationship problems and they got too close emotionally. This led to a huge rift between Dave and both his wife and Mark. It shows how important boundaries are in friendships and marriages.
Well, it could be due to a lack of attention from you. If you've been too busy with work or other things and neglected her emotional and physical needs, she might be drawn to someone else. Also, she may have personal insecurities that she's trying to cover up by getting involved with another person. Additionally, the relationship between you two may have become dull or routine, and she's looking for excitement or a new experience elsewhere.