It’s science: Once a cheater, always a cheater

'Once a cheater, always a cheater' may be little more than a line from Friends to you, but it turns out this is actually quite accurate. 

The sad fact of it is as you grow up you realise that a lot of people cheat and get cheated on in relationships. 

If you have cheated or have been cheated on, it's probably worth noting this statistic. Once someone cheats, they are 3.5 times more likely to do it again. 

These figures are the result of research student Kayle Knopp from the University of Denver. She examined the relationships of 484 unmarried people who were ranging from 18-34 years old.

Kayle presented her findings at the annual American Psychological Convention in Washington and explained that not only are those who cheat more likely to cheat again, but people who have been cheated on, are more likely to a victim of adultery again. 

She advises that relationship professionals need to better coach people to learn from negative behaviour and move on from it so it doesn't effect future relationships. 

And no, 'We were on a break' does not excuse your actions!