If Cheaters Never Win, Why do They Cheat?

The answer may be in your genes.

Marilyn Regan
Unapologetically Real

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When it comes to relationships, we’ve either cheated or been cheated on.

I myself have had this experience and am ashamed to admit I never saw it coming. He was the one for me. Unfortunately, I wasn’t the one for him.

If I’d known more about his family background, it might have given me a clue to his true nature, though I doubt it would have persuaded me to end the relationship. Those in love are often blind or at least wearing blinders, seeing only what they want to see.

We love who we love, and there’s no fault in that. But once you put yourself together after a tragic love affair, you may want to consider a couple of things before launching into the next relationship.

Is cheating genetic? Or is it learned?

Why do cheaters cheat?

DNA and Sexual Behavior

The answer to the above is, it’s either or both, and lastly, well, it could be your nature.

According to research (yes, people study cheating!) 20 percent of your personality is hereditary and your brain chemistry may play a role in your sexual behavior.

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