Being exposed is without a doubt the worst fear of the cheater. To save its users embarrassing moments, Gleeden, the European leader in extramarital encounters with nearly 3 million members, has set up a very specific feature on its website. Now there’s no need to worry about spouses walking in unexpectedly – members can be redirected to another web page with just one click. Thanks to the many sites programmed by its members for this “emergency exit”, Gleeden has been able to put together a ranking of the sites most frequently used as an alibi by the unfaithful*. Discover it now!
Since its inception, the extramarital dating site has focused on the comfort and security of its members. Thus, introducing a feature that would allow its members to avoid embarrassing situations was critical. And now it is here: by configuring the famous “panic” button from their account, or by double-pressing the “Esc” key on their keyboard, members can be redirected in an instant to the site of their choice. And on a mobile, it’s even easier; members simply have to shake their phone. Has your partner told you he’s looking at the results of the last football game? Watch out, he could be on Gleeden!
Sports and news are the favourite alibis among men
Many men think a sports site will protect them against suspicion, and, above all, won’t arouse the curiosity of their partner. In this case, what could be better than Manutd.com, the Manchester United official website? No wonder it is the number one diversion site for many unfaithful men. The second most popular choice among men is Theguardian.com. It is the most popular newspaper among unfaithful men who want to switch from the chat to the headlines in an instant. In terms of news websites it is followed by Telegraph.co.uk, Independent.co.uk and Mirror.co.uk. Amazon.co.uk, the global leader of online sales, is also a g popular choice for extricating oneself from a compromising position, while the king of social networks, Facebook, came fourth in this ranking. Netflix, the on-demand movies and TV platform, also has a significant position in the rankings, with Gleeden members willingly switching from their mistress to their favourite series. A good way to combine two pleasures. Bbc.co.uk and Ebay.co.uk, the online auction giant, finish off this ranking.
Women’s magazines and online shopping are the allies of unfaithful women
As for the fairer sex, women favour ultra-feminine alibis to escape the vigilance of their official partner. At the head of their favourite sites we find Glamourmagazine.co.uk, leading the list of women’s magazines, which make up the majority in this ranking. Other popular choices are Cosmopolitan.co.uk, Elleuk.com, Huffingtonpost.co.uk, Vanityfair.com, Lifestyle.one/grazia and Womanmagazine.com. But Gleeden.com members are also true shopaholics and would happily trade virtual flirting for a pair of shoes. Asos.com and Vestiairecollective.com occupy fourth and tenth place respectively in the women’s rankings. Finally, Facebook.com is the most common alibi used by unfaithful men and women.
This “panic” button feature has come along in the nick of time. According to a survey of over 8,000 Gleeden.com members**, 77% of respondents said they had hurriedly left a website out of fear of the reaction from their official partner. 48% admit to having got in trouble because they weren’t quick enough to leave the website in time.
Solène Paillet, head of Gleeden.com communications, has commented on this survey:
“It is important for us to continuously set up new features that further enhance our members’ security. The “panic” button is the best way to guarantee privacy and confidentiality in all situations, whether on their computer or on a mobile app.“
This will reassure the boldest of the unfaithful!
*Ranking compiled from Gleeden.com data on sites not including Google.com.
**Gleeden.com online survey conducted from 11 to 18 february on 8,067 male and female European members.