It’s been revealed that Jan. 9 is the date that people are most likely to start an affair this year.
Data from thousands of cheaters has found that the New Year is a particularly popular time among those who are unfaithful.
Gleeden, a dating site for people looking to cheat, revealed that its website is the busiest on the second Monday after Christmas.
This means Jan. 9 is the day your partner is most likely to stray in 2017.
The site, which has a whopping 3.3 million members, says user activity always increases in the New Year.
A Gleeden spokesperson revealed: “On Monday, January 11, 2016, the site also recorded an increase in registrations of more than 320 percent.”
“This trend is observed throughout the month of January.”
The findings were mirrored in a survey of 13,000 of Gleeden’s users — with many admitting they tended to be more active on the site during January.
Interestingly, 52 percent of people who said they were likely to cheat during this time revealed it was because they wanted to “regain their freedom” after the festive season.
Solene Paillet, the director of communications at Gleeden, explains it’s not surprising that there is such a sharp increase in people looking to cheat in January.
She added: “By registering with Gleeden or spending more time on the online platform, members are seeking a means to inject a little excitement into their everyday life.”
“Routine may weigh down on individuals, or be rather oppressive when it follows extended periods devoted to family life.”
“This is the result of a legitimate human need: to have fun and think of oneself.”