Buch(gedruckt)2012

The monogamy gap: men, love, and the reality of cheating

In: Sexuality, identity, and society

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Abstract

Overview of the research -- Developing a critique of monogamy -- About the study -- The hardening and softening of men -- The science of sexual attraction -- The development of romantic relationships -- Categorizing monogamy types -- Monogamism -- The monogamy gap -- Costs of monogamism -- Jealousy -- Liberation from monogamous missionary sex -- Prevalence of cheating -- Spontaneous cheating -- Cheating out of love -- Counter currents -- Conclusions

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The monogamy gap: men, love, and the reality of cheating

In: Sexuality, identity, and society

Anderson, Eric

Whether straight or gay, most men start their relationships desiring monogamy. This is rooted in the pervasive notion that monogamy exists as a sign of true love. Yet despite this deeply held cultural ideal, cheating remains rampant. In this accessible book, Eric Anderson investigates why 78% of men he interviewed have cheated despite their desire not to. Combining 120 interviews with research from the fields of sociology, biology, and psychology, Anderson identifies cheating as a product of wanting emotional passion for one's partner, along with a steadily growing desire for emotionally-detac