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New research sheds light on why relationship power is linked to interest in alternative partners

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A new study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior found that higher perceived power in romantic relationships increases individuals’ interest in alternative partners.

The researchers conducted four studies designed to examine the connection between perceived power within romantic relationships and expressions of extradyadic desires.

In Study 1 , participants who were induced to feel more powerful reported greater sexual desire for alternative partners in their written fantasies.

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English

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long-living

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