To philander is to fool around and have sex with other women, even when one is in a committed relationship. It is a sexual and emotional “crime” committed by men. To philander is to put a strain on a loving relationship, and risk losing the love and esteem of one's partner. While it does not carry any criminal sanctions, it may be grounds for divorce if the relationship is bound by a marriage contract.
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When men philander, they hurt the people they love. This is not just about emotionally offending a partner. Men that philander are also exposing themselves to more sexual risks, such as AIDS and other sexually-transmitted diseases. In doing so, he also exposes his legitimate partner to these diseases.
