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#825 - Macken Murphy - The New Science Of Why Men & Women Cheat

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Infidelity Insights: Motivations and Gender Dynamics

Motivations for infidelity can be diverse and multifaceted; one affair may stem from various underlying reasons, such as dissatisfaction in a long-distance relationship or attraction to the affair partner. Traditional beliefs assert that women experience higher relationship dissatisfaction linked to infidelity, suggesting a mate-switching strategy, but this may not paint a complete picture. Women's higher relationship dissatisfaction could be due to a greater sensitivity to relational cues or a tendency to express dissatisfaction more freely. Additionally, infidelity is inherently risky, which complicates the interpretation of motivations and patterns related to gender differences.

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