To gather this data, YouGov surveyed 1,000 Americans over 18 about their dating habits, relationship experiences, and preferences. They found that 21 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds and 17 percent of 30- to 44-year-olds have cheated at least once. Yikes.

How common is cheating in dating?

How Common is Cheating? Cheating is not very common at all; fewer than 25% of men admit to having cheated on their spouse, while at least 15% of women admit to having cheated on their spouse.