Why do People Cheat? - (The Science Behind it)

With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon In this episode, Dr. Morgentaler and Dr. Brandon talk about the struggles couples face with monogamy. They explain how our natural instincts can clash with what society expects, leading to issues like cheating. 1:25 - Dr. Brandon's Understanding of Monogamy - Dr. Brandon views monogamy as complex, shaped by instincts, societal norms, and personal ideals. 6:41 - Most Mammals Are Not Monogamous - Dr. Morgentaler explains that monogamy isn't natural for most mammals, including humans. 9:29 - Cheating Has So Many Different Definitions - Cheating can mean different things to different people, from physical acts to digital or emotional connections. 12:43 - Deep Parts of Our Brain Control Urges and Temptations - Our primal instincts, rooted deep in the brain, drive urges that don't always align with conscious control. 14:00 - Don't Ignore Your Animal Instinct - Ignoring natural instincts can lead to problems; embracing them can keep relationships exciting and healthy. #MonogamyDiscussion #RelationshipChallenges #EvolutionaryPerspective