The Why Factor

Why do we cheat on our partners?

Nov 11, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Kate’s Unexpected Affair

  • Kate was happily married but found herself obsessing over another man, Steve.
  • She eventually acted on the impulse and initiated an affair spontaneously.
INSIGHT

Infidelity's Complex Nature

  • Most people want exclusivity but exhibit high rates of infidelity, creating a paradox.
  • Infidelity extends beyond sex to emotional, romantic, or secret involvement breaking exclusivity agreements.
INSIGHT

Voles Reveal Monogamy’s Biology

  • Prairie voles form pair bonds supported by vasopressin hormone affecting their social and mating behavior.
  • Genetic differences explain why some voles are monogamous, while others are promiscuous with evolutionary benefits for both.
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