Jealousy may depend on the interplay of gender, sexual orientation, and gender of the rival
A new study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior reveals the relationship between jealousy, the gender of both the...
Does a long hug qualify as infidelity? Study says yes, but only in the right context
New findings, published in The Journal of Sex Research, suggest infidelity is not simply intercourse outside of a relationship. Infidelity...
Is infidelity contagious? Research shows how exposure to norms of adultery can damage your relationship
Overall, the research indicates that environments in which infidelity is common may provide the justification for abandoning long-term priorities of...
New study sheds light on how unfaithful men reduce cognitive dissonance after committing infidelity
The research published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships examines the thought processes that provide solace to perpetrators...
Men with higher levels of dark personality traits exhibit a greater tendency towards infidelity
Having a partner with a ‘dark personality’ can put you at higher risk of suffering repeated infidelity, a study published...
New research indicates culture can shape women’s reaction to same-sex infidelity
New research provides evidence that culture can moderate women's reactions to infidelity with opposite-sex and same-sex partners. The study, published...
Psychologists use machine learning algorithm to pinpoint top predictors of cheating in a relationship
According to a study published in the Journal of Sex Research, relationship characteristics like relationship satisfaction, relationship length, and romantic...
A person’s motivations for cheating predict the type of affair they will have, study finds
A study published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy sheds light on how a person’s motivations for cheating...
New research provides insights into the links between sociosexuality, relationship quality, and infidelity
Psychology research has shown that being in a lower quality relationship — a relationship that lacks intimacy, commitment, and satisfaction...
Study finds a psychological phenomenon called “alternative monitoring” predicts infidelity and break-up
A study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships explored the relationship trajectories of unmarried couples across a...
Study suggests that cheating behavior, whether suffered or inflicted, is linked to poorer quality future relationships
A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology explores how experiences of infidelity affect future relationships. Having cheated on a...
New research provides psychological insight into why narcissists are more likely to cheat on their partners
New research published in PLOS One sheds light on how narcissism affects romantic relationships. The researchers found that youth who...
Study suggests adolescent infidelity might contribute favorably to personal growth
New research provides a better understanding of the relationships between self-esteem, psychological well-being, and infidelity during adolescence. The findings, although...
Study uncovers a psychospiritual concept that can predict cheating behavior
A study published in Archives of Sexual Behavior suggests that belief in the sacredness of one’s relationship reduces one’s likelihood...
Study on infidelity finds knowledge of sexual rivals changes men’s behavior in bed
Men who knowingly engage in intercourse with a woman who is already in another relationship tend to exhibit different sexual...
