The REAL Reasons Why People Cheat: The Science of Betrayal
Why do people cheat? In this episode, we discuss the science of betrayal and why even happy couples sometimes cheat. — What drives people to cheat? Dr. Glenn Hutchinson is a clinical psychologist and behavioral researcher whose upcoming book, Unfaithful Minds: The Science and Psychology of Infidelity (Prometheus, August 18, 2026), uses infidelity as a window into a much bigger question about human behavior. In this episode: What people misunderstand about why people cheat The role of the unconscious mind in infidelity Why many happy couples cheat How and why people justify cheating Early warning signs of possible cheating and what to do about it EP 730: Glenn Hutchinson – The Science of Betrayal: What Drives People to Cheat? Highlights of this episode: Psychological Foundations of Infidelity Infidelity stems from unconscious psychological processes rather than simple character flaws or relationship dissatisfaction...