The reasons why men cheat in a relationship are often different than the reasons why women cheat.  A man’s reason for cheating can encompass a wide variety of reasons including genetics, a sense of challenge, self esteem and a lack of interest in their current relationship.  While none are justifiable all of these can be reasons why a man chooses to stray and cheat on his current partner. 

Although genetics may factor into why men cheat on their partner it may also just be a week defense for a man who is caught in his unfaithful actions.  A theory exists that testosterone levels in men make them more susceptible to infidelity.  This theory is based on the hypothesis that men are genetically predisposed to cheating because they are ingrained with the notion that the survival of the species is dependent on their procreation.  While this may be true it is certainly not an excuse for unfaithfulness in our age of overpopulation.  It may be true that in prehistoric times, men were tasked with populating the earth this is certainly not true today and is not a defensible excuse for cheating on your partner.  The truth is that in a truly loving relationship a man should be able to control himself and remain faithful despite any hormonal urges to produce offspring.  The theory of man being predisposed to cheating does not hold water because while it may be true, there is no excuse for not being able to quell these urges. 

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