New research suggests Democratic men have grown more accepting of extramarital affairs, while Republican men remain more traditional in their views.
Key Facts:
– From 2016 to 2022, about 53% of Democratic men surveyed said extramarital sex was always wrong, down from 76% between 2010 and 2014.
– Republican men’s attitudes remained steady, with about four in five consistently condemning marital infidelity.
– Eighteen percent of Democratic men admitted to having extramarital sex, compared to 13% of Republicans.
– Religious attendance appears to strengthen fidelity norms, especially among Republican men.
– The data come from the General Social Survey, a nationally representative study of U.S. adults.
The Rest of The Story:
The Institute for Family Studies examined how attitudes toward extramarital affairs have changed among married or previously married men affiliated with the Democratic and Republican parties.
Their analysis revealed a marked shift among Democratic men, who have grown more accepting of infidelity over the past decade.
Meanwhile, Republican men’s views did not budge, with most continuing to consider cheating in marriage always wrong.
Religious involvement also played a significant role.
Men who attended services regularly, regardless of party affiliation, were more likely to reject extramarital sex than their secular counterparts.
Although Democrats admitted more often to stepping outside their marriages, Republicans who do not attend church were also slightly more likely to cheat than their religious peers.
Commentary:
This story is yet another reminder of the moral decay that seems to spread within the Democratic Party and among its supporters.
If their standard-bearers in society can justify cheating on their own spouses, how could we ever trust them with the nation’s future?
If they believe a vow before God and family is easily cast aside, how can we expect them to remain faithful to the responsibilities placed in their care by voters?
It suggests that betraying the public trust would be no greater burden than betraying their own families.
This lack of moral fortitude should encourage voters to think twice before handing power over to a party comfortable with eroding the very fabric of personal and public trust.
The Bottom Line:
Democratic men, on average, have softened their stance on infidelity, while Republicans have held firm.
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These findings raise serious concerns about whether personal morals translate into public ethics.