Why do people cheat on their partners? Apparently, it’s not just to inspire pop songs. AsapSCIENCE has released a new YouTube video, attempting to find out if there’s a science behind infidelity.
The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.We’re one of the few mammals who are, by and large, monogamous. However, despite the evolutionary benefits of staying with one partner, cheating is a fairly common human behaviour – as any romantic comedy will tell you. Turns out, the cause is a cocktail of genetics, hormones and social factors. And yes, alcohol is included in that last one.
Check out the video below.

