Women defend their relationship turf better than men

But men can be taught to protect their relationship, a study found. WHEN A flirtatious vamp or a sexy hunk tries to intrude on a committed relationship, men are more likely to tumble to temptation and women more likely to reinforce the emotional fortress to protect their relationship, according to studies reported in the July issue of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. "Men may have the will, but not the way," says lead author John Lydon, a psychologist at McGill University in Montreal.

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