: Men may cheat simply because an easy opportunity presented itself, rather than due to deep unhappiness. Why Women Cheat

: "Tit-for-tat" infidelity occurs as a response to a partner’s prior betrayal.

: High levels of dopamine (the reward chemical) can make the thrill of a new "crush" addictive.

: Social settings and lowered inhibitions often turn a thought into an action.

: A perceived "emotional gap" is the most common motivator for women.

And Women Cheat: Infidelity: Why Men

: Men may cheat simply because an easy opportunity presented itself, rather than due to deep unhappiness. Why Women Cheat

: "Tit-for-tat" infidelity occurs as a response to a partner’s prior betrayal. Infidelity: Why Men and Women Cheat

: High levels of dopamine (the reward chemical) can make the thrill of a new "crush" addictive. : Men may cheat simply because an easy

: Social settings and lowered inhibitions often turn a thought into an action. Infidelity: Why Men and Women Cheat

: A perceived "emotional gap" is the most common motivator for women.