Double-Standard of Infidelity Between Men and Women 1 Infidelity: An analysis of the existence of double-standard Between men and women Angelica Nichole B. Mendoza, RPm Abstract This is a non-experimental descriptive study that aimed to explore the outlooks of the Filipinos today about infidelity. Specifically, it intends to determine if a double-standard still exists between men and women who engage in infidelity. A total of 8 individuals participated in the study. The outcome of the study discovered differences in the views of the respondents regarding the double-standard of infidelity on a personal and societal level. Keywords: infidelity, double-standard, Filipinos Topic Selection and Rationale Love is one of the most profound feelings human beings may encounter in life. For some, romantic relationships are an inspiring endeavor that we achieve in life. It provides a sense of fulfillment in life to be able to share one’s existence with another person whom we truly cherish. Some people are very lucky enough to share their beings with the people they love through the bond of marriage characterized by commitment, honesty, and love. In the Philippines, relationships especially that of marriage is characterized by monogamy – permitting only one spouse at a time. However, not all relationships go through smooth-sailing journey free of problems such as extramarital affairs. The Philippine Commission on Women describes marital infidelity as a major marital or family stressors among Filipino married couples. Also, according to Carandang (1987) Filipino wives rank infidelity as the number one family stressor. Infidelity is defined as “a breach of good faith” that applies in a number of contexts. In the context of marriage, infidelity should not be misconstrued as only involving sexual affairs. It may take several forms such in sexual and emotional ways. Under the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines, “Adultery is committed by any married woman who shall have sexual intercourse with a man not her husband and by the man who has carnal knowledge of her, knowing her to be married, even if the marriage may be subsequently