do you think that it is more possible for a person with a parent or g-parent that cheated, to cheat?

Question

you know how there are "genes" for alcoholism and eating disorders? well, are there "genes" for being unfaithful?

Answer 1

Not only does a person's environment greatly influence his or her tendency to cheat (i.e. A person whose mother and/or father has cheated may find that behavior acceptable - or in some cases the exact opposite) but genes play a huge role also.

See the following site for information on the genetics of infidelity:
http://www.futurepundit.com/archives/002484.html

Answer 2

Well, let me tell you this...my g'pa had another family that my dad's family didn't know anything about until my g'pa had passed away. My uncle (dad's bro) had an affair, ending his first marriage, and possibly a child from another woman that can't really be proved, but has been speculated. My dad had an affair while in the army (before he was married to my mom) and had a child that we recently met and formed a relationship with over the past few years. And that 1/2 bro had his first child out of wedlock as well...soooooo while not all the stories are exactly the same and not all about 'cheating', they seem to follow a similar pattern. They all seemed to have a family/child and keep it a secret for a period of time. And being that the 1/2 bro wasn't raised by my dad or even knew him until 5 years ago, it's a little weird that he would follow the similar pattern as the rest of them. Makes you wonder if it's a gene, doesn't it?

Answer 3

Committing an act of unfaithfulness is a conscious decision a person makes, it has nothing to do with genetics. If anything, a person who witnesses the harmful effects of unfaithfulness by a parent is actually less likely to cheat in their own relationships because they have seen first-hand the pain that it can cause.

Answer 4

Well, I am gonna say NO. I came from a family where everybody cheated on each other. I have been married for close to 6 years now, and I have not and will not cheat on my husband. I think a lot of people do what they see, which means they use it as an excuse to get by in life. There comes a time when you have to make that decision to be an adult.

Answer 5

it can't be genetic, cause if it is, Then I'll probably have to donate my body to science! I KNOW for a fact my mother cheated on my bio father, I know for a fact my mom cheated on my ex step dad (confused? lol), how do I know these "For a fact"? Because she TOLD me!


I have cheated once, and not with full on sex, but groping and kissing, and stopped everything BEFORE it went any further, and felt guilty for the longest time and have not done it again since (I was like 15, I'm now 23, so 8 yrs ago). And am a seirously monogomous person.

Answer 6

I don't think there are genes for it but, I think the example set by parents is a strong factor. I know someone who was a constant cheat on his wife and his mother said his father was the same way.

Answer 7

No. My parent cheated on the other and the pain and heartache it caused me and my family was enough to turn my 200% dead against cheating. They way I see it, cheating is a personal choice, it has nothing to do with genetics.

Answer 8

Yes If your grandfather cheated then you can bet your father cheats on your mother. It keeps going on and on until someone brakes the chain.

Answer 9

all males are wired the same---from the animal kingdom to Homoerectus----the need to spread the seed---its a natural and sometimes hurtful act that predates time---the need is to preserve the species---yes its way overdone--especially in China and India but the instinct is still there--like a dog smelling a *****.

Answer 10

no, boys grow wit they learn it from pplz