Infidelity

Jealousy is a powerful force in relationships. New research finds that imagining a partner’s infidelity not only increases jealousy but also drives people to use both loving and manipulative tactics to keep their partner close.

New mate poaching research shed light on how personality shapes the way people approach the challenge of wooing an already attached romantic parnter.

Both men and women tend to spend more on gifts for committed partners than for affair partners, countering the stereotype that men lavish more on extramarital relationships. Gift-giving primarily reinforces long-term relationships.

A new study has found that individuals prone to moral disengagement reported more cheating, suspected their partners of infidelity more often, and had lower relationship satisfaction.

A new study published in Personal Relationships has reviewed over 300 pieces of research on infidelity, uncovering that around 25% of men and 14% of women admit to sexual infidelity, while emotional and electronic betrayals are also prevalent.

A new study shows that feeling powerful in romantic relationships increases attraction to alternative partners, driven by higher perceived mate value. This suggests relationship power may diminish commitment, fueling interest in outside opportunities and potential infidelity.

Recent research suggests that narcissistic and borderline traits amplify emotional reactions to romantic infidelity, especially in ambiguous situations.

A new study finds a strong link between suspicions of infidelity and lower marital satisfaction, showing that even unfounded doubts are associated with reduced happiness in relationships.

A new study shows both hostile and benevolent sexism in men are significant predictors of infidelity, with women often underestimating the infidelity risk posed by benevolently sexist men, mistaking their attitudes for commitment and protectiveness.

A new study on the evolutionary origins of female infidelity suggests that women cheat for genetic benefits from attractive affair partners while valuing primary partners for parenting. Other motives include relationship dissatisfaction, variety, and revenge.

A recent study published in the journal Psychology of Religion and Spirituality has shed light on the stereotypes people hold about atheists and theists when it comes to relationships.

A recent study found that emophilia is a distinct psychological trait, not heavily correlated with other personality traits, and is linked to a higher number of romantic relationships and instances of infidelity.

New research reveals that commitment, not passion or intimacy, deters infidelity, highlighting that personal tendencies drive the decision to be unfaithful.

A new review identifies individual traits (e.g., low conscientiousness, high extraversion), relationship factors (e.g., dissatisfaction), and contextual opportunities (e.g., presence of an attractive alternative) as key predictors of infidelity.