When a man in a committed relationship meets a desirable new woman, he will likely respond by increasing his commitment to his existing partner.

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Research on the "derogation of alternatives" effect suggests that men in committed relationships may actually devalue or view alternative partners less favorably to maintain commitment to their existing relationship, rather than increasing commitment to their existing partner as a direct response to meeting someone new.

When a Man in a Committed Relationship Meets a Desirable