So far away from one’s partner, yet so close to romantic alternatives: Avoidant attachment, interest in alternatives, and infidelity.
Researchers ran eight studies to test whether people with an avoidant attachment style (people who feel uncomfortable with closeness) are more likely to be interested in other romantic partners and to be unfaithful. Across the studies, people high in avoidant attachment had more permissive attitudes about infidelity, paid more attention…
