The survey was conducted among U.S. adults who have either never been married or are widowed, divorced or separated. The source does not specify the exact date the survey was conducted.
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Survey among singles on infidelity in relationships, as of 2012
This statistic shows the results of a survey in the United States in 2012 among singles on infidelity in relationships. 7.7 percent of respondents said they have been unfaithful themselves to a partner before.
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USA Today. (February 2, 2012). Have you or your partner ever been unfaithful? [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/243727/singles-infidelity-in-relationships-in-the-united-states/
USA Today. "Have you or your partner ever been unfaithful?." Chart. February 2, 2012. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/243727/singles-infidelity-in-relationships-in-the-united-states/
USA Today. (2012). Have you or your partner ever been unfaithful?. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 31, 2026. /statistics/243727/singles-infidelity-in-relationships-in-the-united-states/
USA Today. "Have You or Your Partner Ever Been Unfaithful?." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 2 Feb 2012, /statistics/243727/singles-infidelity-in-relationships-in-the-united-states/
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Have you or your partner ever been unfaithful? [Graph], USA Today, February 2, 2012. [Online]. Available: /statistics/243727/singles-infidelity-in-relationships-in-the-united-states/
