Why Men Cheat: Attractiveness and Desire

Macken shows men report physical attractiveness and sexual desire as stronger motivators; affairs often involve hotter partners.

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You know those moments when you feel something’s off… but you can’t explain why?

Or when you keep choosing the same type of guy, even though your heart (and the receipts) tell you he’s a walking red flag?

Homie, THIS is the episode you’ve been waiting for.

Macken Murphy, behavioral scientist and researcher from Oxford, breaks down the real science behind infidelity, attraction, jealousy, and why women keep choosing the same men who hurt them.

Uncover the brutal, empowering truth that helps you finally understand how men think, why they cheat, and how to protect your heart without losing your power.

SHOWNOTES

The Traits That Make Someone More Likely to Cheat

Narcissism, Dark Triad Traits & Affairs

Is Cheating Genetic? The Controversial Data

Why Men Desire Sexual Variety (and What Women Want Too)

The Real Reasons Women Cheat vs. Why Men Cheat

Hunger & Attraction: Why Men Prefer Bigger Bodies When Resources Drop

Tattoos, Promiscuity & Approachability

Why Attention from Others Feels Good Even in Healthy Relationships

Settling, Timing & Why Divorce Rates Shift with Age

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