Evidence: Jealousy (Buss et al. 1992)
If in an intimate relationship, would you be more jealous if:
- a. Your partner was enjoying sex with someone else (sexual infidelity); or
- b. Your partner was developing a deep emotional attachment to another person (emotional infidelity).
Results:
- 60% of men said sexual infidelity was worse;
- 85% of women said emotional fidelity was worse.