Although there is no excuse for marital unfaithfulness, a lack of tenderness could contribute to a spouse’s seeking affection and intimacy from someone else.
فَحِينَ يَكُونُ مُحِبًّا وَحَنُونًا فِي كُلِّ ٱلْأَوْقَاتِ ،‏ يُرَجَّحُ أَنْ تَفْرَحَ زَوْجَتُهُ أَكْثَرَ بِٱلْعَلَاقَةِ ٱلْحَمِيمَةِ بَيْنَهُمَا .‏