If Your Man Has One of These Jobs, He’s More Likely to Cheat

A study from the Institute for Family Studies shows that certain jobs may increase the likelihood of cheating. Men in high-power roles—CEOs, surgeons, and physicians—admit to infidelity at a rate of 18%, while unemployed men aged 25–54 report around 20%. Experts suggest feelings of power or inadequacy may drive these behaviors.

For women, the trend is reversed: those in low-status jobs cheat more often (21%) than women in high-status positions (9%).

Red flags to watch for: secretive phone use, avoiding social media, or hiding locations.

While career status isn’t the only factor, these patterns suggest that power, stress, or personal circumstances can influence relationship behavior.