It’s Official: Men Are B**tards! Over 40% Of Men Admit They Have Been Unfaithful

Still searching for your Mr. Darcy or Prince Charming? Sadly, a recent anonymous survey reveals that in reality men are a third more likely to be unfaithful than women.

Over 7,000 members of the free online dating website Smooch.com were asked if they had ever been unfaithful to a partner. On average, 35% of respondents said that they had been unfaithful at one point or another. However, only 29% of women have been unfaithful compared to 41% of men, which is more than a third as many men as women.

Some say that with age comes maturity and experience, however in men this translates into sexual maturity and experience rather than emotional and cognitive development. Whilst the amorous male is often pictured as young and virile, the statistics indicate that as men age, the probability of them being unfaithful gradually increases. Those aged 18-24 were 4% below the average at 31%, making this age group the least likely to have cheated on a partner. In contrast, those aged over 60 were nearly 10% above the average with 44% admitting to being unfaithful.

It would be unfair to suggest the overworked cliché that men think with their trousers rather than their brain, especially in light of the fact that highly educated men are more likely to cheat. According to the survey, more than half (54%) of those with a Masters degree have been unfaithful compared to 30% of those with no formal qualifications.

Smooch surveys are extremely detailed, incorporating information about its respondents as detailed as height, weight and education, allowing us to compile the ultimate Girl Guide to Mr. Right:

• Tall, dark and handsome? Think again, men over 6’ are the most likely to be unfaithful (43%)

• Swap your Prince for a Pauper as men with very high salaries are the most likely to be unfaithful (65%)

• If you like your man with washboard abs and arms the size of your thighs then you’re begging for heartache as muscular men are the most likely to be unfaithful (47%)

• Sadly, attractive men are also off limits. Men who considered themselves as quite attractive were the most likely to be unfaithful (41%)

• You should also probably stop looking for guys who are good with children; men with four or more little nippers are most likely to cheat (46%)

• Imagine the scene; your eyes meet over the bar…now back away slowly – regular drinkers are the most likely to be unfaithful (49%)

• Never trust a bearded man (including Santa) as 85% of men with full beards admit to being unfaithful.

The only silver lining to this bombshell is the paradox that men are honest about being liars.

Research:

Smooch.com polled 7,152 members over a 12 hour period. Members responses remain anonymous, however, detailed statistics such as age, height, weight, build, attractiveness, hair colour, hair style, facial hair, drinking and smoking habits, education, salary and even star sign are readily available on request.

Roses R Dead, Poems R 2, Chocol8 Iz Boring, But Txting Will Woo

Spontaneous texts are more popular with single men and women than the traditional flowers, chocolates and poems.

Valentine’s Day may have only just passed but for 7 million single Brits that means 364 days left to begin wooing next year’s sweetheart. A recent survey carried out by free online dating website Smooch.com revealed that spontaneous texts and emails were a more popular way to woo a potential partner than the traditional flowers, chocolates and poems.

Smooch polled over 14,000 members to find out the best way to woo a potential partner. 44% of members felt that a romantic meal was the most effective way to woo someone, followed by spontaneous texts and emails (25%). Whilst only 17% of members felt that flowers and chocolates were the best way to win someone’s heart.

The least effective wooing techniques were poems or songs (8%) and ‘naughty’ gifts, photos or texts (7%). So whilst edible knickers and a saucy snapshot are unlikely to make your date weak at the knees, reciting a Shakespearean sonnet may prove just as fruitless.

Intriguingly, men were more likely than women to choose flowers, poems, dinner and naughty photos or gifts. In contrast, women (36%) were more than twice as likely as men (16%) to choose spontaneous texts and emails. Arguably, men are still opting for the traditional, tried and tested methods to woo the ladies, whilst women appear to want something less clichéd and more original.

Salary also played a part in a person’s wooing preference. Romantic dinners were the top choice for 47% of those with a high salary. Low range earners were the most likely to choose spontaneous texts or emails. Finally, gifts and texts that would make your mother blush were most popular with those who had a very high range salary – gold plated, diamond encrusted handcuffs anyone?

Additional information:

Smooch surveys are extremely detailed, incorporating information about its respondents as detailed as facial hair and weight, allowing us to unearth the following strange facts:

• Younger members were the most likely (27%) to choose texts and emails as the best way to woo a lover, whilst older members were the most likely (56%) to opt for a romantic dinner.

• Members who described themselves as stunning were more than 3 times as likely (19%) as those who were average looking (6%) to send a naughty gift, photo or text.

• Muscular members were the most likely to select naughty photos, gifts or texts.

• Virgos may not be so virginal as they were the most likely star sign to choose something saucy. Whilst Aquarians were most likely to send spontaneous texts or emails.

Research:

Smooch.com polled 14,786 members over a three day period. Members responses remain anonymous, however, detailed statistics such as age, height, weight, build, attractiveness, hair colour, hair style, facial hair, drinking and smoking habits, education, salary and even star sign are readily available on request.