http://health.yahoo.com/e...-men-cheat

(In case you don't wanna go....I cut and pasted it....)

Of course, we all know that while men and women are both capable of cheating, it's often the guys who have the biggest problem keeping their belts firmly buckled. And we all know that no matter who it's with, why it's done, or where the after-hours canoodling takes place, cheating is-most of the time-the ultimate relationship death sentence. But instead of dwelling on what happens after the cheating takes place, one of the ways to perhaps prevent infidelity is by knowing a little bit about why men stray. I'm not offering them as excuses, merely explanations as to what happens in that brain (and other body parts) of his-in hopes that you might be able to prevent it. Here, the top reasons why men cheat:

To Fulfill His Biology: You know the old anthropological tale. A man's main job, besides killing the saber-tooth, is to spread his seed in order to ensure the survival of his genetic legacy. It's a man's biology to want to wander. Does that mean he should, or that he can't help it? Of course not. But it does mean that a man is going to have strong-extremely strong-biological urges to knock on the doors of neighboring huts. I have had this argument/discussion/conversation with dozens of men and women: Are men predestined to cheat? My answer is no, they're not-despite their biology. But often times, they do have to fight it. Especially after a pitcher and two shots of Jack.


To Get the Attention: News flash: Sure, some guys cheat because, well, maybe the sexual frequency has slowed a bit, and maybe hot-and-heavy happens at home about as often as Rob Schneider gets nominated for an Oscar. But the truth is that plenty of men who are having regular sex with their partner are also having sex with someone else. Why? Because cheating isn't just about the sex. Just as a woman who cheats may be seeking more affection than what she's getting at home, a man often cheats because he's seeking the attention that he no longer gets at home. Part of the allure of the mysterious woman isn't just to find out what she looks like naked; it's that the woman showers the man with flirtations, with seduction, with advances that make him feel like he's worthy of more than just fixing dents in the drywall.


To Get Out: I know lots of guys who simply don't have the strength to end it. They may try ("I'm just not happy"), or they may take other tactics to drive a woman away. A lot of guys simply have trouble breaking off relationships because they don't want to be perceived as that bad guy, the jerk, the insensitive lout who ended something good. So they tiptoe around the issue in hopes that she'll get so frustrated that she'll back out first. Well, if that doesn't work, then a man knows that the only way out is to commit the relationship sin that drives a woman away for good. It's not right, but it's what happens.


To Change Up His Play List: Think about what's on your iPod. You have your favorite songs you play over and over, but every once in a while, you're in the mood to hear something you haven't played in a long time. You don't need to hear it but once every month or so, but still, you appreciate the changeup. Relationships need to be like good iPods lists. You're comfortable with your routine and you like your routine, but it's always nice to change things up. What men really want in relationships (and what I suspect women also want) is to be able to take comfort in the routine of a long-term commitment, as long as there are some surprises that make it feel like a new relationship every once in a while. In order to keep the relationship strong, you've got to change the songs every once in a while. That goes for in the bedroom and out.

pardonme4livin said:

This all applies to women as well.

Except maybe for the killing saber-toothed tigers part I guess.

minneapolisgenius said:

If you want to go that route, from a biological perspective it advantageous for a woman to sleep with as many men as possible to ensure she gets pregnant.

CarrieMpls said:

Christopher said:

CarrieMpls said:

whats shakin? hob nob?

Christopher said:

My friend found somewhere around here I can buy hob nobs recently. It made me very happy.

CarrieMpls said:

world market? they are tasty.

Christopher said:

something like that. and yes! yes they are.

Interesting.

I'm absolutely positive that this news means that all women who are cheated on will happily let their men respond to their evolutionary programming.

Interesting read

we are after all just animals

Um, women cheat too... I'm just sayin

CarrieMpls said:

Uh....no.

CarrieMpls said:

Those are my fave (I've been addicted since 1992 ) They sell them in the grocery store here and at Cost Plus World Market. They're a rare treat, though...maybe for xmas

FruitToAttractBears said:

I'm not saying I agree. I'm just saying it's as valid as the 'spread his seed' argument.

applekisses said:

If I thought they would make it over the pond in one piece a would throw a pack in the post

Chocolate covered hob nobs are rather yummy - I might just get me a pack on the way home

PREDOMINANT said:

Do you like the dark or milk?

applekisses said:

dark, it has a better ballance with the butteryness of the hob nob

PREDOMINANT said:

Oh goodness...

(It's my chocolate time of the month...I really shouldn't be thinking about this )

CarrieMpls said:

But if you think about it, it really isn't. It's more advantageous for a woman to be picky in choosing a mate. There's no biological/evolutionary reason for women to be promiscuous.

Men like to fuck. They did a study on this cuz why?

applekisses said:

one or to little nobs won't hurt

Stymie said:

PREDOMINANT said:

But, I might have one or two...three times today (I have to be careful with sweets/salty things for the next few days)

I cheat cuz its fun and I never get caught

IrresistibleB1tch said:

I'm serious.


There is no logical reason for men or women to cheat other than wanting to do the horizontal joyride. Notice that the first part is 'hor'.

FruitToAttractBears said:

If she has several partners, the strongest sperm wins, not necessarily the strongest overall. If she chooses poorly she doesn't procreate at all. I think an argument can be made for both sides.

applekisses said:

Fuck you and your reunion...

SnakePeel said:

If Jeff Goldblum brought the Hob Nobs to me, I'd approve the reunion.
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