Do you think infidelity is genetic?

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

Just a random thought. Both my father and my grandfather have been unfaithful during their marriage (s), and my mother is shocked I'm not like them (although she's an unfaithful person herself). What are your thoughts?

[WonderBell99]

Infidelity might not be genetic, but probably has a lot to do with environmental factors. For example, your grandfather was unfaithful in his marriage. It is quite obvious that your father would have known about it considering you do now. Your father must have thought that it was okay to cheat and for people to have multiple sexual/romantic partners even if he’s in an exclusive relationship. People can absorb behaviors like cheating, from their primary caregivers (aka, parents or guardians). It may be a learned behavior.

I recently read an article which stated that there are a few studies which claim that infidelity is indeed genetic. But I beg to differ. A person’s actions is controlled by them and only them. A man or a woman doesn’t need to control themselves from cheating on their partner if they were truly in love with them.

Caregivers play a very important role in shaping who you are as a person, your beliefs etc. There are tons of reasons as to why a person may cheat.. it may be low self esteem, sexual dissatisfaction, circumstance, problems with their spouse, revenge and so on.. but if a person is truly in love with their partner, they won’t breech their SO’s trust and most definitely not cheat or hurt them in any way.

Good on you that you’re not like them.. shows that you’re committed to your partner.

[pleasestopthis]

Maybe there's a genetic component to it, but I highly believe it has more to do with a learned pattern

[Anonymous]

There may be a small genetic component to it but I think most of it comes from personal values and the examples set by their parents and other role models. There are obviously exceptions.

[athlete_7]

High sex drive could lead to ot but if person has enough will power and morale he wouldn't

[athlete_7]

Its done by weak greedy peeps. And one that stay single either are searchinf for right partner or just want flings and if they want flings its best to not hurt enotions by making it clear