#825 - Macken Murphy - The New Science Of Why Men & Women Cheat
Modern Wisdom
Support for Dual Mating Hypothesis
Affair partners are, on average, rated two points more attractive physically, while primary partners score three points higher in parental attractiveness. This creates a crossover interaction between types of relationships and perceived attractiveness that supports the dual mating hypothesis. The likelihood of this pattern occurring by chance is low, as typically more attractive individuals benefit from the halo effect, leading to better ratings across various aspects.
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