Adultery is in men's nature

Men's polygamous nature could explain why so many male infidelities have been cast into the limelight of late.

From sex texting celebrities such as Vernon Kay, to the full blown extramarital affairs of Tiger Woods and the popularity of married dating websites, it seems that adulterous relationships are becoming increasingly common.

But according to researchers at a British University, it has always been in men's nature to be "slightly polygamous".

Satoshi Kanazawa, an evolutionary psychologist at the London School of Economics and Political Science, found that the male evolutionary preference goes against the notion of monogamous relationships.

The psychologist's thesis is supported by the results of a recent survey which appeared in the Sunday Telegraph's Stella magazine.

It found that 27 per cent of men think humans are not designed to have exclusive relationships with one lover.

Meanwhile, those who take the path to polygamy may take comfort in knowing that the discovery of a secret affair does not signal the end of your marriage.

Speaking to the Irish Independent, psychotherapist Valery Lanigan said adultery does not stand as unforgivable deception and couples can rebuild their relationship provided they are honest with one another.

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