Incredibly, over a quarter of men have said that they would forgive their partner after they had cheated on them.
Twenty seven per cent of men said they would be willing to put the past behind them and make their relationship work, whereas only 21 per cent of women felt the same.
These results come after Robert Pattinson was seen kissing and cuddling Kristen Stewart recently, provoking the idea that he has taken her back after she cheated with married Director Rupert Sanders.
Rupert Sanders wife, Liberty Ross, hasn’t been so forgiving and it is unknown whether or not she will forgive her cheating husband as she is still refusing to wear her wedding band.
The survey, conducted for IllicitEncounters.com by OnePoll, showed that woman are more likely to take Liberty’s stance and not be so forgiving.
They found that 28 per cent of women would end the relationship immediately had they found that their partner had cheated on them, compared to only 22 per cent of men.
The survey also found that men are much more likely to cheat than women, this may be why women are less likely to forgive.
Over a quarter of British men admitted to cheating on their partner at least once, with 18 per cent of women admitting to doing the same.
Spokesperson for Illicit Encounters Rosie Freeman-Jones said, “I think it's in Robert Pattinson’s nature to forgive Kristen. After all, men find it easier to empathise with women who cheat - because it's more likely they've either been in that position, or felt the urge to stray at some point.
“It seems that women see fidelity in more rigid terms - if you cheat, you're out - simple as. This is fascinating, since women's affairs are typically more emotional and complicated.
“Men's ability to compartmentalise Sex and love gives them the edge when it comes to having what I'd call a 'successful' affair - one in which both lovers serve their needs, and manage to keep their relationship discreet and unintrusive.”
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by lily 27th Nov 2012 14:18
That's one thing I'll never understand; how can it be possible for a man to keep love and sex seperate? Surely if a man loved his partner at all he wouldn't be having sex with someone else. That's just an excuse so he can have his cake and eat it.
by Red head mum 27th Nov 2012 20:22
Sometimes lily life is a little more complicated, i truly and deeply love my husband of 21 years and recently i got carried away with a long standing male friend and had fantastic sex and it has never happened again, i confessed to hubby that i had done it and he wasn't surprised as he had noticed we had grown more flirty over the last year or so, we chatted and we fixed a few things that had been neglected and i include him a lot more in my social life and vice versa, i ha ve been forgiving and i'm not so sure i woiuld have been so forgiving/tolerant had the roles been reversed hope this helps xx
by H. Franklin Layne 27th Nov 2012 23:01
Rubbish.
When you feel like your going to cheat, you have a reminder of your promise; your solemn vows, called a wedding RING! Have a good look at it, and cut the flirtation.
Sorted!
by H. Franklin Layne 29th Nov 2012 05:08
Wrong.... We can handle drink, sports and food at the same time.....we can deal with Sex drink and sport.....no different than women. Women are excellent multi taskers....cooking cleaning, laundry.....
by Starshine 30th Nov 2012 06:08
I agree with Red Head Mum, if only life was so simple but we are talking about emotions and feelings here. Things sadly do get complicated.
I think to use the word "cheat" really over simplifies it all, cheating is about sport and games, human life goes well beyond that. And yes, sometimes some of us get it wrong. Some of us even admit it too.
by Red head mum 30th Nov 2012 20:13
Thanks starshine got your pm but cant reply as yet x
by mostirreverent 04th Dec 2012 04:56
It's difficult not to fall for some people, especially work mates or others you spend a lot of time with and have metal connections with (and usually some physical too). It seem like only open relationships really make sense, where each has some freedom to indulge from time to time. The problem I might have with it, and by way of answering this question, is to say that generally when a liaison does occur, the woman is generally more connected, and therefore disconnected from her partner.
by H. Franklin Layne 04th Dec 2012 06:52
Sounds like the perfect argument for people to stay single. Of course, if I ever found out my gf cheated on me, because "she needed a break," she'd find her belongings in a car crusher, and her new beau would get more than one break.....nose, knee, leg, SKULL. Humans have been overcoming their animal instincts for centuries. Why now, in more recent history, has this lapse on taking loyalty and fidelity seriously, become so prevalent? IMO, it is due to one thing, and one thing only....WEAK moral character.
by mostirreverent 04th Dec 2012 22:22
I’m not sure I know why one should have moral character here; I mean the exact reason or benefit…I even play by some of the rules, but why?
What does a strong moral character get us, and leave us with? Outside of a village that secures the development to adulthood of children, I can see it has some value, since our animal tendencies may not mix well with our modern societal needs.
The 60’s gave us freedom from repressive behaviors of a bygone era, but also ushered in a freedom to be selfish owing to the “if it feels right, do it” ethos. But as long as it does not hurt someone, why not do as you please, and don’t worry about what society thinks. High morals just makes people bend rules or live good but often frustrated by restrictions (e.g. unhappy marriages, women stuck in the home)
I think we need to better admit to and account for our real human needs. An open relationship is not immoral, as it is open, though due to the same animal or societal imposed needs such as acquiring property and a need for things and stuff we take our partners getting something they want as a personal affront to us.
by Wave 05th Dec 2012 13:05
If men are most likely to forgive, than I am a variable. Because I don't deal with it at all... I've never cheated but have been cheated on. I left my fiance because of it...
by mostirreverent 05th Dec 2012 21:32
That is odd to think that at that point a woman would cheat. I always stay away from women with engagement rings and carrying flowers, because I assume them to be at the height of happiness.
O.K., maybe I’d make an exception on national secretary’s day…