People with this trait are more likely to cheat

Men and women with a specific thing in common have been found more likely of straying - but what is it? If your partner is a cat owner they could be one to watch.  Cat owners are officially

the most adulterous pet owners in the country.  IllicitEncounters.com, a UK dating website for married people, found that over a quarter of 1,000 of its members own cats, making them by far

the most adulterous pet owners.  The survey found that you’d also be inclined to be wary if your significant other owns a rabbit, with 17 per cent of all respondents giving a home to the pet

perhaps best known for its virility.  A further 15 per cent owned reptiles, such as lizards and snakes, while as many as 12 per cent owned a rodent of some kind, such as a hamster, gerbil

or mouse, 9 per cent of respondents are home to fish.  Unsurprisingly, dog owners are officially the most faithful pet owners - just seven per cent of all respondents owned a dog. 

Spokesperson for IllicitEncounters.com, Christian Grant, said: “It’s often been said that a person reflects the traits of their animal, so is it any surprise to see cats top the list?  “The

jury has always been out on whether cats genuinely love their human companions, or whether their loyalty lies with whoever can best satisfy their stomachs.  “Simply put, cats will follow

whoever can best satisfy their needs, no matter how long they’ve been with a particular human.  “It’s also no surprise to see rabbits, who have a pretty notorious reputation for their powers

of reproduction and reptiles such as snakes - not exactly known for their loyalty - closely follow cats.  “On the other hand, has there ever been any doubt about the loyalty of a dog? 

“Their love is and always has been unconditional, and those qualities are often reflected in their owners. Simply, put, if you want trust, love and a bond that’s almost unbreakable, marry a

dog owner.”  Another study by IllicitEncounters.com found women who describe themselves as ‘lonely’, ‘virile’ and are housewives are more likely to cheat.  Men who are tall, smart and rich

are more likely to carry out infidelity.  The site studied more than 10,000 profiles to find out what common traits link to create the archetypal cheat.