Many people believe that they would never cheat on a partner. But new research finds that certain circumstances, like exposure to others who are cheating, can weaken their resolve.
People who are involved in monogamous relationships commonly resolve the conflict between their desire for alternative partners and the wish to maintain the current relationship by using strategies that help them override the temptation. For example, they may ignore attractive people or perceive them as less desirable than they are, we focused on the circumstances under which people are less likely to use such relationship-protective strategies.
In the first study, we exposed participants to research findings that indicated either a high or low prevalence of infidelity. The participants then described in writing the firstfantasy that came to their minds. Independent judges read these fantasies and rated the levels of desire experienced in them towards both the current and alternative partners.
“I met a gorgeous man during an interview at his workplace. I got the job and started working with him. After a few weeks, he invited me for dinner. I didn’t think twice and accepted his invitation. We kissed passionately after dinner. It was the best kiss ever! I don’t live with my boyfriend, so he knows nothing about it.”“I'm a student who works around the clock to fund my studies.
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