After all, if Sandra Bullock, America's sweetheart, can't keep her biker spouse on the monogamy motorway, how can anyone be sure his or her partner isn't running up a little extra mileage on the side? Don't we live in an era when a detour to Troubletown is no more than a text message--or a Facebook "poke"--away?
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Absolutely. If there's an arms race going on, however, the balance of power is definitely tipping towards the Elins--and away from the Tigers--of the world. Smartphones, social networks and personal computers put records of who you've called, texted or e-mailed within easy reach.
Thanks to modern technology, if you cheat there's a roughly 30% chance you're going to be caught if you leave evidence on your phone, according to electronics marketplace Retrevo's latest Gadgetology Report. The report collected data from more than 1,000 people in the United States on their romantic snooping habits.
Most resist the temptation to spy. Women check up on their partners 33% of the time; men check 30% of the time.
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