Who wears the pants in your relationship? They are likelier to cheat

Gurit Birnbaum explained, 'In a romantic relationship, these power dynamics might lead the more powerful partner to think they bring more to the table than their less powerful partner. The more powerful might see this as a sign that they have more options outside the relationship and are more desirable partners in general.'

Researchers found that perceived power in a relationship led to inflated confidence and feelings of desirability, which correlates with a higher likelihood of cheating behavior.

The study conducted by Birnbaum and colleagues revealed that male participants exhibited a greater sexual desire for alternative partners after recalling a time they felt powerful compared to a typical day in their relationship.

This research aligns with previous findings which indicated that power dynamics in relationships can promote impulsive behavior, including the pursuit of partners outside the committed relationship.

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