Fri. Oct 09, 2009 | 3:07 PM
cheating gene


Are we born to cheat?

The "Tyra Show" goes inside the minds of a few cheaters who claim they want to stop... but just can't seem to help themselves. One guest has had forty girlfriends (and counting!) -- and has cheated on every last one! Is infidelity all in the genes, or is it the most convenient excuse ever? Whether or not it's genetic, we also have an astrosexologist in the studio who might be able to help you figure out if YOUR significant other is cheating. Later, everything ends on a saucy, spicy note when Chef Blythe Beck from Oxygen's new show "Naughty Kitchen" stops by.


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I personally dont believe its a gene. If you cheat you cheat it could be for many reasons. I dont cheat but I am a big flirt and I like the attention. I believe if u dont do anything such a kiss etc than its not cheating. As long as it doesnt get out of hand whyy not. I havent cheated in the past and didnt get caught. I was cheated on really bad and now I dont even think about it. Once I find someone I adore I dedicate my attention to them.
Posted by Brittnee 11/06/09 7:16 PM
 
I think it is genetic. I was flipping through a college textbook awhile back and ran into a section about a study on these two types of mice. They were pretty similar except for one mated for life and the other didn't. They studied them thoroughly and found that a section of the brain in the loyal mice released a strong hormone whenever they were together, but not with other mice. The disloyal mice had no such hormonal reaction and therefor did not become attached to their mates. Maybe humans are like that. I've had guys that I felt like I was addicted to compared to ones I liked and wanted to feel that way about, but I couldn't seem to be able to avoid cheating on them. It's a very sad and confusing thing.
Posted by Kyrie 11/04/09 3:06 PM
 
I really don't know if their is a cheating gene or not. I do believe in the spritual realm that cheating can be a generational curse. My father was concieved by cheating. He cheated on my mother all the time. He took me to his girlfriends house when I was a child. He taught me how a relationship should be, even though it was not right. I remember someone told me(even before I got married) that I would cheat on my husband, Well, I have cheated emotionally during the past 16 yrs., but now I have a strong desire to cheat on him physically. I don't want a long term relationship with someone, I just want too cheat. The curse has to be broken, or it will go to my daughter.
Posted by eve69 11/04/09 10:56 AM
 
MEN ARE JUST BEING STUPID AND IRRESPONSIBLE. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE GENES. THEY ALWAYS KNOW WHAT THEY DO, BUT THEY IGNORE THE FACT THAT EVERY ONE HAS SELFCONTROL HOWEVER MOST MEN DONT USE IT.
Posted by violet 11/04/09 4:41 AM
 
MEN ARE JUST BEING STUPID AND IRRESPONSIBLE. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE GENES. THEY ALWAYS KNOW WHAT THEY DO, BUT THEY IGNORE THE FACT THAT EVERY ONE HAS SELFCONTROL HOWEVER MOST MEN DONT USE IT.
Posted by violet 11/04/09 4:39 AM
 
MEN ARE JUST BEING STUPID AND IRRESPONSIBLE. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE GENES. THEY ALWAYS KNOW WHAT THEY DO, BUT THEY IGNORE THE FACT THAT EVERY ONE HAS SELFCONTROL HOWEVER MOST MEN DONT USE IT.
Posted by violet 11/04/09 4:38 AM
 
I DIDNT WATCH THIS SHOW. I SAW THE COMMERCIAL AND IT TURNED MY STOMACH. I FOUND OUT A YEAR AGO I WAS BEING CHEATED ON FOR ALMOST MY ENTIRE RELATIONSHIP WHICH IS ALMOST SEVEN YEARS. HE RETURNED TO HIS EX GIRLFRIEND MAKING ME FEEL LIKE OUR RELATIONSHIP AND OUR TWO BEAUTIFUL GIRLS WERE A MISTAKE. THE THOUGHT OF PEOPLE WANTING TO BLAME IT ON GENETICS TURNS MY STOMACH. AS IF WE NEED TO GIVE CHEATERS AN EXCUSE. THEY HAVE TONS OF EXCUSES ALREADY... WHY GIVE THEM A SCIENTIFIC ONE??? ITS NOT GENETIC. ITS A CHOICE. ITS LACK OF SELF CONTROL. ITS LOW SELF ESTEEM. I HAD TONS OF PARTNERS BEFORE ENTERING THIS RELATIONSHIP. I DECIDED TO COMMIT AND TURN A NEW LEAF. IF IT WERE GENETIC I WOULD STILL BE PLAYING THE FIELD BUT I DONT. ITS NOT AN ADDICTION.
Posted by gabekay 11/03/09 10:07 PM
 
Men are just dogs they can't get enough.
Posted by shaline 11/03/09 2:31 PM
 
my father cheated on all his partners. he said he couldnt stop. me i tend to cheat on all my bf's. i really do \think is genetics.
Posted by lea 11/03/09 2:25 PM
 
Hi, my name is Melanie Perkins I am the daughter of Melvine Cowser the guest Tyra had on the show talking about her website. I have read several of the comments and alot of people I see daont remember the name of the website www.whozcheating.com
Posted by melanie perkins 11/02/09 7:50 AM
 
Since watching this show I don't believe that there is such a thing as a cheating gene, however, i do believe that this is just an excuse used by many that can excuse or give them reason to cheat.
Posted by Sexibla9k 10/28/09 2:14 PM
 
I think this was just a lame excuse people use when they're cheating. "Oh, I can't help myself, there's just a gene that I have"? Ridiculous. I think there os a problem though, it's called not having self respect, and self control!
Posted by Lizz 10/27/09 7:42 AM
 
I personally believe that humans aren't meant to be monogamous. Especially men. They constantly make sperm so biologically they have an urge to spread it. This being said, cheating is still wrong for anyone in a relationship to do. And fidelity is not too much to ask of someone.
Posted by Meg 10/26/09 4:57 PM
 
Haha. Are you kidding me? Yes I think that science has been pointing to addiction problems we all face and trying to connect them to our genes. Maybee...but I think its human nature to lust and have instincts to reproduce! So saying that...I definately think it IS a choice. Every man and women have to make the choice whether its right before you decide what langerie to wear tonight or right before you slip the condom on. Cheating is completely selfish. Its all about in-the-moment for most people. There are some who sit and actually plan out their scam...so doesnt that prove its a choice? And an answer to those of you who ask should you stay with him/her= Cheating equals jealousy wich is mistrust wich leads to paranoia and your entire relationship is screwed. So you make your decision on how you want your life to go.
Posted by Candace 10/26/09 10:45 AM
 
my husband, at the time he was my fiance, cheated on me with his friends girlfriends cousin. she came over and knocked on the door when i was there thinking she was goin to be taking my place. she found out that she was just there because i couldn't be there with him at the time. yes he was wrong he admitted that and has done alot to make up for it since that day. we have now been married for a year and have had two kids. we are still young, both 23 so we both have some growing up to do, but im over it, it doesn't even bother me anymore because i know he isn't cheating anymore
Posted by quanna 10/24/09 5:54 PM



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