How many people honestly admit that they have cheated? This is what science says

Cheated? Oops, mistake, your tongue suddenly long in someone else's throat? Well... Then you'll have to face the consequences and confess honestly at home. But how few people honestly admit that they have cheated?

What does science say about that?

In the Netherlands, about 12% of men and 8% of women honestly admit that they have cheated during their current relationship, according to research by Esther Kluwer from Radboud University. Not that many, really. Historical trends also show that infidelity was lower in the past; in 1991, 15% of men and 9% of women admitted to being unfaithful. So... We cheat more often nowadays. We just indulge in whatever we feel like, so to speak.

How is that possible? Probably for more reasons, but what doesn't help in monogamous relationships is the time we live in now with so much easy attention on social media. A little swiping left and right and before you know it, you've got a naughty chat going. And women also earn more and are more independent, which is great in itself, but it does mean they can leave someone more easily. And thus, they also put their relationship at risk by cheating. Furthermore, research shows that most people do not tell their partner about cheating; about 72% of respondents keep it a secret Baddy. Thus Roxy Dekker.

Okay, let's just say for convenience that women also lie a bit more about cheating. Leaving the door open to pee is just something we like to lie about. Because yes, sometimes there is regret. Sometimes we didn't really want to do it that way. And sometimes we are actually happy with our love at home on the couch, after all. That fling in the pub's restroom just wasn't worth it. So then silence is better than... A good resolution for next year: just don't do it. Or go for an open relationship, that works too. But keep it nice – that’s more pleasant.