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Jan 2023
38m 58s

Break Down Bonus: Your genetics might in...

Pionaire Podcasting
About this episode

Science might be able to explain why you got cheated on. Scientist Macken Murphy joins Abby and Lexi to explain through research studies and data what influences people to cheat. He explains why your genetics may make someone more likely to cheat, why you're always dating serial cheaters, and how you can set yourself up (statistically) for a committed relationship.

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Check out Macken Murphy!

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Website: www.mackenmurphy.org

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mackenmurphy

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Macken's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hhlSiS1hFW1pRWh8wfRy5

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Follow the podcast!

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Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/abbymariemurphy/

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Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/

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The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/

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Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8

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Timestamps:

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(00:00): Meet Macken

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(02:08): What factors make someone more likely to cheat

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(05:07): Once a cheater always a cheater?

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(07:27): Factors that make you more likely to get cheated on

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(16:05): Can a relationship continue after infidelity?

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(18:19): Why do men statistically cheat more than women?

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(21:58): Are humans built for monogamy? 

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(23:13): Things you can do to statistically reduce your risk of getting cheated on

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(29:32): How studying infidelity affects his relationships

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(33:22): PTSD after infidelity

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(36:36): How Lexi felt about this convo, having been cheated on



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