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Hierarchical multiple linear regression models were used to isolate the variance explained by personality dimensions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The results demonstrated a clear divergence in the predictors of conduct vs. desire. Specific personality dimensions, notably higher openness to experience and lower agreeableness, significantly predicted the desire for sexual infidelity. In contrast, the predictive power of the FFM traits were not significant for actual infidelity conduct. A personal history of infidelity, alongside older age and male sex, emerged as the strongest predictors of current unfaithful conduct.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>These findings provide empirical support for the intention\u2014behavior gap within the context of romantic relationships. 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