Do those who fall in love more easily cheat more?

Do those who fall in love more easily cheat more?

By Dr. Kyle Muller

According to research, chronic lovers are more unfaithful, but the opposite could also be true: those who cheat more often describe themselves as “in love”.

It would seem to be exactly like this: those who continually fall in love and often “fall” at the mercy of their feelings would be more exposed to the risk of developing new bonds outside the couple.

This is supported by a study conducted by the Universities of Bergen and Oslo, which analyzed the link between the tendency to fall in love easily and infidelity.

The study. The research, conducted on over 2,600 participants from Sweden and Norway, attempted to delve deeper into a topic that is still little known and full of nuances.

CAUSE OR EFFECT? There is in fact an unknown: it is not clear whether the ease in falling in love really leads to cheating, or whether those who have had many unfaithful relationships behind them rationalize everything as “being in love often”. The correlation exists, but the direction between cause and effect remains open.

Not a definitive verdict. Furthermore, the data is based on self-compiled questionnaires and therefore can be influenced, so it is not possible to draw any definitive verdict. A relief for the so-called “chronic lovers” who will not automatically be labeled as unfaithful.

Kyle Muller
About the author
Dr. Kyle Muller
Dr. Kyle Mueller is a Research Analyst at the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department in Houston, Texas. He earned his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Texas State University in 2019, where his dissertation was supervised by Dr. Scott Bowman. Dr. Mueller's research focuses on juvenile justice policies and evidence-based interventions aimed at reducing recidivism among youth offenders. His work has been instrumental in shaping data-driven strategies within the juvenile justice system, emphasizing rehabilitation and community engagement.
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