The “typical” face of a man who cheats has reportedly been identified, though not by us. Sadly, one in five UK adults admit to having had an affair, and according to AI, certain facial features may be more commonly associated with unfaithfulness.
A study by the online casino MrQ surveyed 2,000 Brits and used advanced technology to develop a profile of what a cheater might look like. People who had experienced infidelity described the appearance of their unfaithful partners, and AI then recreated these features. It’s worth noting that cheating is about behavior, not looks, so these findings should be viewed lightly.
Based on participant responses, AI suggested that the average male cheater tends to be in his forties, with blue-grey eyes, thin lips, short facial hair, sparse hair on the head, a larger nose, and frown lines. The typical unfaithful woman, according to the findings, is likely in her early fifties, with dark hair, a small nose, and medium-sized lips.
Rosie Maskell, Senior Marketing Executive at MrQ, commented, “Our survey and AI have highlighted some physical traits often linked to cheaters. With 41 percent of people experiencing infidelity, many might recognize these features. Over half (52 percent) of Brits have either cheated or been cheated on.”
However, Maskell added, “These are just statistical trends and don’t apply universally. People’s actions define them—not their appearance.”
Top five UK “affair” capitals (percentage of residents who admitted to cheating):
1. Manchester (43 percent)
2. Sheffield (39 percent)
3. Cardiff (34 percent)
4. Leeds (32 percent)
5. Norwich (30 percent)
Top five “most faithful” UK cities (percentage of residents who have never cheated or been cheated on):
1. Edinburgh (55 percent)
2. Nottingham (48 percent)
3. Liverpool (44 percent)
4. Birmingham (44 percent)
5. Newcastle (42 percent)