The Cheating Gene?

Now there's a gene for cheating? Really? I thought it was more of a psychological thing made through decisions and choice. Like, a man has the choice to cheat or not to cheat, if there was a gene like that then men with these genes will end up lonely with no committed relationship. It's not like sexuality or a mental disability because cheating is a choice right? Maybe it could be but that would simple be horrible for the ladies. I guess men tend to get bored in relationships and men don't like to be pressured, they simply want a simple life where they don't have to do much. I remember a friend told me that women mature way ahead of men and men don't mature until later so I guess some guys think like a child. Like how kids expect someone to take care of them and not have responsibilities placed on them. Some men are like this, some are not but I reckon the bigger proportion are like this. But really guys are just going to get into more trouble if they cheat, what's the point? It's pretty selfish and unfair to the women. Some men are so rude

I think that things like that can be blamed on genes...but only to a certain extent. In some of the psychology classes I've taken, I learned that things like substance abuse and schizophrenia, even depression, can run in the genes. Whether or not the abnormality comes out depends a lot on the person's environment. I think it's a very small portion lies in genes. In my opinion, it comes more from the person's environment and possibly how they're raised.

Hi there sarahruthbeth22! Well, unfortunately I think it's true and kind of runs in our family. All my uncles and even my grandfather are womanizers.Yup, that's right. It started with my grandfather who still cheat on my grandma and he's already 75 years old. I'm just so glad that my dad didn't got that bad gene, and we're living with no worries like I might have half-brothers or sisters. My uncles kind of got two families they are supporting. And my other uncle, who is a TV Host here in our country. He got 4 children, all first child from 4 different mothers and still until now he' and still other ladies fall for him. Ya, you're right, some men tend to cheat because they're bored, if not they just can't help themselves finding and meeting new people and also they can't control to be heart breakers. Hope some biologists finds a way to remove this cheating gene in a person. Haha, anyways, Have a nice day!

I doubt cheating has anything to do with the genes. Look, humans are another specie of animal. Although I was married and although I am a loyal person, humans were not meant to stay with one person forever. Like in the wild, animals go and impregnate as many females as they can. Now, I am not saying that it is okay for people to do the same, especially being that we do have the ability to think and reason. But it is the nature of the beast. Also, women also do the same thing.

I agree. I think that most men get bored with the day to day sameness that marriage brings on. Then there are the responsibilities that they have to deal with, the pressure to provide for their family. Not saying that this means it's okay for them to cheat just saying this is why most men cheat. That's not to say that all men do though. Women have been known to cheat on men too. Maybe not as much, but they do cheat as well.

I agree with you it has nothing to do with biology it does have to do with why we see is what we do. If a little boy see that his father cheaters or has know that his father has heated on his mother or step mother then they are more likely to as well. The same as women what children see they are likely to do themselves. Doesn't mean they will over time but it can be a factor as well as the relationship with the person they are with.

I agree with you. This seems to be yet another example of how the nature versus nurture debate has totally overlapped. I think you're right. When someone feels like cheating, they're just going to claim it's in their friggen genes, and then go and do what they want. I think that cheaters don't have the common sense to know what they want. If they want to be with multiple partners, be in an open relationship, don't claim to be monogamous, and do NOT get married (unless it's a consentual agreed-upon open marriage). People need to mean what they say, and say what they mean .

not all men have that gene, and even if they do it does not mean they WILL cheat. Most women will not call all men cheaters because of it at all. Then if you want do read about how to have a good marital relationships there are thousands of books written on the subject. People who really want to know go and find the books.

Oh! How convenient! Now there is another thing to blame it on! Same as with all the ailments that we have now in society. And I suppose that we all just have to chant 'we're only human' while we blame it on the genes.

I totally agree with you , but lets keep it real , for you you might see the men as cheating , but i do see only women and if thats a gene , then its perfectly transferable to women too , so there it is another excuse for women to cheat . I just like to put just one side there , when everyone is different and that some men cheat does not mean women dont ! But i think its mostly a personal issue , i as myself i know i will NEVER (On of less things i can say never because it snot going to happen) will NEVER cheat , i will rather end my relationship and then go do something such crazy , but i think this is so not worth it . And when i'm fully giving myself to a women , until she throws me away , i dont even care about the rest of the world . I think cheating is just problem that you got to deal with , or you do it or you dont . You know what will fallow next right ?

I agree, Biology has very little to do with, although people have different physical systems. I don't know if all men have that cheating gene and if this gene is more developed in some than in others. This matter is more about loyalty, and loyalty is inside located, it is not physical.

Ah the scientist! Didn't it occur to him to say that about women-even to mention, that it CAN NOT be in women?. If it is spoken about humankind in general, then it may be a case that SOME groups do have it in their inherent nature to be insincere. It is insincerity that makes for cheating. You seem to hint about some specific instance/s of cheating when referring to society imposed practices but I could not relate well with that. I am not sure if you are talking about male chauvinism. If that's the case, then it is known to be associated with cultural beliefs prevalent in parts of the world.

I think people cheat, because they don't know how to make a commitment or when they made the commitment they really were not ready for the commitment. Both men and women cheat equally and I think people should take their vows a little more seriously. If you are focusing on your family and your spouse, cheating won't even cross your mind and wouldn't even be an option.

I find that so surprising...it is possible that behaviors be transferred from dad to siblings but a gene? thats is quite weird for me to hear.. it is believable but still a gene?

This is interesting. I agree with you. I don't really think that the cheating gene really that matters. If a person who has his own principles, he will not do something bad. The cheating gene is just an excuse. Besides, if the cheating genes are available, then there shall be also loyal genes, right? Has the scientists also found it? I love China

I also have a hard time believeing that it has something to do with genetics....I think it has more to do with circumstances. I don't know though as I haven't been in many relationships.....even though I am older! LOL

Seems like I read something about that. There was something to do with their instinct to reproduce as much as possible while women are more selective because of the amount of eggs they produce. It puts a scientific spin on it....lol...but now I have known some women that liked to test the water too. I'm not sure I think it is genetic either though. We could blame everything on genetics if we wanted too...lol..."I can be successful because I strived and wanted to be but I cheated because of genetics"

I think that is a lame excuse! I don't think there is a cheating gene! I think,like you said,society has alot to do with it! I will always beleive that cheating in unexcusable and I always will! I think scientists need to do more importnat research thne seeing a man has a cheating gene!