Table of contents:
- Why do men cheat?
- Why do men or cheating husbands tend to have low IQs?
- Not all cheating husbands have a low IQ
Research shows that men who cheat have IQs that are more "squat" than men who are faithful lifelong with their partners. No, this ignorance is not judged by the negligence that made them caught making love with other women. They show their stupidity simply by being disloyal.
You know, what is the relationship between love loyalty and low IQ?
Why do men cheat?
Differences in the chemical and genetic systems in the brain provide compelling reasons why some husbands cheat more frequently than others. Research shows that in men who are fond of cheating, the mixed sensation of being happy because they are not (or have not) been caught cheating actually further motivates them to do this. These men experience a boost of dopamine (a chemical in the brain that affects emotions, actions, and pleasure and pain) and adrenaline when engaging in unethical behavior, such as cheating.
But the reasons for cheating husbands, or boyfriends, are not only that. Men are very practical creatures. Their main motivation for engaging in a romantic relationship is for sexual gratification. This is why one of the classic reasons men cheat is to have better sexual experiences and orgasms than other women who are more attractive (or experienced) than their current partner.
Why do men or cheating husbands tend to have low IQs?
Satoshi Kanazawa, an evolutionary psychologist from the London School of Economics and Political Science, says that the smarter a man is, the less likely he is to cheat on his partner. This is because men who have high IQs value aspects of sexual exclusivity and the monogamous relationship itself more than those who have a hobby of cheating.
Kanazawa theorizes that the link between male intelligence and his tendency to cheat is rooted in the development of human evolution. In prehistoric times, sex was only considered a pure biological need to produce as many offspring as possible. Monogamy in ancient times would not provide much benefit for the continuity of the man's offspring, because having enough wives did not ensure the head of the family to have children, if it was seen from the childbirth process that was still quite behind.
The ability to faithfully undergo monogamous relationships is considered by the research team as a milestone in modern human civilization, indicating that humans are more developed and more intelligent. Smart people will be more open to new ideas and thoughts. Intelligent men understand very well that to preserve the lineage and get sexual satisfaction no longer have to go through polygamy or find other women, because the number of female populations and also the life expectancy of children are certainly increasing compared to during prehistoric times.
Cheating boyfriends and husbands have IQs that are more “squat” than other men because they are considered to have failed to adapt to the evolution of modern humans. Because to be able to adapt to every existing development, humans need capable cognitive intelligence to enable them to be able to read all situations by thinking logically. If you are not a great thinker, you tend to do things without thinking and move on as quick as lightning.
When blinded by lust, sexual arousal makes you less self-controlled. Men reportedly showed a tendency to be impulsive and a greater willingness to make risky decisions, such as cheating. This is what makes men "less intelligent" may tend to be more ignorant about the impact that may arise from their infidelity so that they are able to put their guilt aside.
Interestingly, according to Kanazawa's theory, the relationship between loyalty and the quality of intelligence does not apply to women. This is because women will always be expected to be loyal to one partner - even in a polygamous society.
Not all cheating husbands have a low IQ
The above research, according to Marty Babits, social worker and author of The Power of the Middle Ground: A Couple's Guide to Renewing Your Relations, does not consider the value of a relationship that is rooted in the complexity of psychological problems that are generally unrelated to a person's intelligence level.
Apart from the reasons for seeking sexual satisfaction, there are also many men who cheat on the grounds of childhood trauma related to neglect or rejection, as well as revenge that has been hurt in the past. Trauma makes them experience intense pressure and anxiety to seek closeness with a woman and feel loved by others. It embodies fear and trust issues that are far more complicated than just "mainstream" cheating reasons.
These studies also tend to overestimate the situation, said Daniela Schreider, clinical psychologist and medical assistant at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. According to him, many smart men also have an affair as a hobby. Just look at John F. Kennedy, the US president who had an affair with his secretary or Tiger Woods who had an affair with a fellow golfer.
Schreider continued, smarter men appear to be cheating less frequently (even though they may be the same), perhaps based on a much smaller chance of being caught red-handed thanks to their intelligence which makes them more adept at racking their brains and reading every potential situation that is harmful to them.
