Why we Cheat

Send us Fan MailIt seems like some folks just can’t do monogamy. According to estimates based on married couples, approximately 25% of men admit to cheating on their spouse at some point, while around 15% of women admit to the same. Why is this and why, at least according to statistics, do men tend to cheat more than women? Join Jen and Carolyn as we explore our inner animal instincts and try to answer the question: why do humans cheat? People who cheat love their spouses, but don't regret affair, infidelity study findsHere's Why People Cheat, According to ExpertsEvolution May Explain Why Men Are More Likely To CheatWhy men cheatAre Humans Meant to Be Monogamous? | Live ScienceThe Right's Latest Target: No-Fault Divorce | The NationHow Do Affairs Happen 13 Reasons Why Men Cheat-Psychology Today, 2017Women who cheat on Relationships-Psychology Today, 2013Gottman, J., & Gottman, J. (2017). Treating Affairs and Trauma. Unpublished manuscript,  Gottman Institute, Seattle, USA.Gottman, J. M. (2011). The science of trust: Emotional attunement for couples.