For years now there has been a debate raging between scientists and psychologists and more importantly between men and women. The question of whether we are inherently predisposed to cheat on our other half by our genetic make up or whether it is a subsidiary effect of our environment is widely known as part of the ‘nature vs nurture’ debate.

The under laying question is; presented with the right opportunity would the average person succumb to their environment and cheat on their partner or would they regardless of circumstances refrain due to intrinsic human nature?

When looking at illustrious public figures whose indiscretions of this kind are widely publicised we cant help but wonder whether they where always destined to cheat or was it merely due to the environment they where exposed to. Is the high octane setting of money, casinos, expensive champagne and the every ready montage of fame hungry individuals available for casual sex natures over-ruling nemesis? OR is this view merely a convenient means of concealing the essence of human nature in some people, after all regular Joe soaps like you and I also cheat.

Is it as simple as that if you come from a home where you have witnessed the longevity of marriage, you are more inclined to replicate this due to behavioural traits nurtured in you in your upbringing.

Or do we cheat on our partners regardless of the environment we are exposed to because it is human nature to do so. Just as we might cheat in other aspects of daily life.

When considering all the dynamics involved in the debate you cant help but wonder where the issue of ‘free will’ comes in. Is there a Tiger in all of us or is that just a convenient excuse for bad behaviour?

When it comes to dealing with the opposite sex have you had the misfortune to make the number one cardinal mistake? The one that brands you a whore quicker than if you where an alco-pop filled teenager with their knickers round their ankles pressed against a grubby wall. Have you indulged in the action that is the equivalent to verbal diarrhea?

Then you too like I have been emotionally slutty!!

It usually works hand in hand with two other devious culprits and that is extreme nerves or intense alcohol consumption. You know the scenario, you are on the highly anticipated first date with the dream guy and all is going well until you steamroller him with the entire back catalogue of your sordid dating history warts and all.

Ex boyfriends, emotional insecurities, graphically detailed break-ups and ensuing emotional break-downs are laid bare at break neck speed to your horror. The only thing more horrifying than this is the subsequent look of bewilderment and terror on your dates' face!! Realisation that back tracking will only intensify the disaster leads only to one thought... and that is 'I wish I had a delete button'.

This is why I would through personal experience advocate online dating. Communication online holds a multitude of benefits especially for those of us that are prone to a bout emotional sluttiness.

Firstly and foremost you tend to be in the comfort of a familar environment which automatically elimates a certain degree of nerves. Your correspondng online date can not see you therefore your concentration will not be waviered bys thoughts of fashion faux paus.

Moreover because you have to physically type your conversation as oppose to merely opening your mouth and expelling gas, you are afforded a few milliseconds to indulge in the little known thought process. Therefore you are more likely to correspond with something cohesive and possibly even funny (at a long shot)!!

In summary you can type, delete, re-type, edit and proff-read before you unlease your own personal brand of intellectual garbage on what could possible turn out to be the person of your dreams.