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Why Men Cheat: Understanding the Wandering Eye, Flirting, and What You Can Do About It

If you’ve ever caught your partner’s eyes lingering just a bit too long on someone else — or even found yourself dealing with the aftermath of infidelity — you know how devastating it can be.

Jennifer McDougall
Hello, Love
7 min readJan 3, 2025

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Why Men Cheat: Understanding the Wandering Eye, Flirting, and What You Can Do About It

It raises countless questions: Why do men cheat? Why do they flirt with other women even when they have a supportive, caring partner at home? Is it nature, nurture, a lack of respect, or simply a personal failing?

As someone who has seen her fair share of heartbreak stories (and survived a few betrayals, too), I’ve spent a lot of time researching this topic, talking to therapists, and speaking with friends who’ve experienced it firsthand.

Knowledge is power — and understanding what lies beneath the surface can help you navigate these tricky relationship waters and, hopefully, emerge stronger than ever.

1. Evolutionary Psychology and the “Wandering Eye”

You can’t talk about infidelity without addressing the big elephant in the room: human biology. A branch of research known as evolutionary psychology suggests that men might be “wired” to look for…

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Jennifer McDougall
Jennifer McDougall

Written by Jennifer McDougall

Host of Life Refined podcast 🎙️ Personal Growth | Self-Improvement | Wellness 💡 Helping you level up your mindset & life. https://linktr.ee/jenmcdougall

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