1 day Ago By Colan Lamont
BETRAYED lovers have revealed it is almost impossible to find a loyal partner in Scotland’s ‘cheating capital’. Affairs are said to be so common in the town that locals joked it could be on the map for love rats seeking a quick fling. 6 Affairs are so common in the town Credit: Getty 6 One in 20 residents in the town have been deemed unfaithful Credit: Michael Schofield, News Group Newspapers Ltd The ‘cheat list’, compiled by extramarital website Illicit Encounters, labelled Motherwell the country’s most adulterous place to live using data from 1.
5million members. Linsey Russell, 43 and Olivia Crichton, 18, both work in sandwich shop Upper Crust and have been forced to dump fellas who did the dirty on them. Olivia said: “It’s not a surprise at all.
I don’t know why but guys seem to think it’s alright to do it. They think it’s normal.” Linsey added: “It happens all the time.
We have been through it and have lots of friends that have too. “If someone cheats then dump them immediately. If you forgive them it goes on to lead to disaster - so end it straight away.
” 6 The town is the 'cheating capital' of the Scotland according to a ‘poll’ by Illicit Encounters Credit: Michael Schofield, News Group Newspapers Ltd Kelly McLindon, 35, runs Beau Hair & Beauty in Motherwell and isn’t shocked to hear the town has a randy reputation. She said: “I’m in a relationship and haven’t been cheated on that I know of. “But I know people that have been.
I’m not really surprised as I’ve heard some stories in my time. “It’s wrong and they should be put in the bin.” Her younger staff Caitlyn Peace and Erin Griffen, both 18, also have no time for cheaters.
Maya Jama & boyfriend Ruben Dias party to 3am in Lisbon after ace breaks her dating ‘curse’ over him with Portugal win Erin said: “I’m not surprised as I’ve been cheated on myself and know other people who have been too. “It’s insecure men who should be sent to the kennels.” 6 Erin Griffen says she's "not surprised" Credit: Supplied Caitlyn, who has a boyfriend, added: “I am not surprised one bit as it’s Motherwell and it’s full of people in the street screaming about their girlfriends or boyfriends cheating on them.
“I’ve never been cheated on. But it’s wrong. If you want to cheat break up with the person.
Just let it be and know your worth.” 6 Caitlyn Peace says Motherwell is "full of people cheating" Credit: Supplied With a fling rate of 5.1 per cent, Motherwell falls into ninth place on the overall UK Cheat List, with Aberdeen and Forfar not far behind in the scandal stakes with 4.
8 and 4.4 per cent. The study also revealed Forfar was the most faithful place in Scotland, with just 0.
5 per cent of the 13,000 adult population cheating - just 65 folk. Comedian Neil Bratchpiece was pleased to hear his hometown had been put on the map. He said: “It doesn’t surprise me that Motherwell’s been named the cheating capital of Scotland, as there’s not much else to do there.
Growing up there I always assumed it was just the Buckfast capital, but maybe the two are related. “It’s good for the town to be recognised for something since 1991. I knew we were the Steelmen but it’s nice to know we also steal men.
Ian St John would be proud. 6 Comic Neil Bratchpiece reckons the town could turn into being like LAS VEGAS Credit: John Kirkby “I honestly hope this drives up tourism to Motherwell as frustrated partners take a wee holiday from their significant other to the Clydeside hotbed of adultery; and gradually the town develops into the Las Vegas of North Lanarkshire. “I want to see a big Pyramid up Muirhouse, a massive sphere at the Electric Bar and an all-night wedding chapel next to the fruit machines in M&D’s; and remember, what happens in the ‘Well stays in the ‘Well.
” The site’s sex and relationship expert Jessica Leoni said: “Looking at why places like Motherwell might have a higher rate of infidelity, it often comes down to the unique mix of small-town life and the pressures that come with it. In close-knit communities, routines can feel a bit..
. well, routine. “That monotony, combined with the stresses of work, money, or just life in general, can make people more likely to seek a bit of adventure elsewhere.
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