Marriage

In 1947, Philip married the Queen after an adolescent courtship. They have weathered the end of the British Empire, the Cold War, the fall of communism, and so much more. In more than seven decades of marriage, he has remained devoted to his wife.

The genetic distinction between how many children men and women can have, is the key genetic difference at the heart of this debate.

Humans are meant to have multiple partners at any one time. No wonder people end up cheating.

Research shows that rates of female infidelity are increasing, while men are cheating less.

There is no single cause for infidelity. Just as every relationship is unique, so are the causes for betrayal.

Strength. Virility. Bedpost notches. Men are socialised into aspirations of a "male ideal". This can lead to cheating, as a type of performative masculinity.

Relationship experts claim relationship satisfaction depends on how much a person is willing to sacrifice. And men don't like sacrificing their needs.

There is a significant link between cheating and relationship dissatisfaction.

Infidelity begins with lust. This results from a man projecting his own fantasies onto the object of his desire.

Sexual attraction intensifies when a person feels valued. Men cheat because they feel increasingly validated by the attention of other person.

Men are more likely to cheat, because men prefer younger women. The attraction to younger women is backed by scientific evidence.