# Betrayal is rarely expected in close relationships

Canonical page: https://data.verasight.io/culture/betrayal-is-rarely-expected-in-close-relationships/

> Indexed question in Culture.

## Reading

In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 11, 2026, 49% of Americans said they rarely or never expect betrayal in close relationships. This includes 28% who said rarely and 21% who said never.

Nearly half said they expect betrayal at least sometimes (46%), with 30% who said sometimes, 9% who said often, and 7% who said almost always. Another 5% said they were not sure.

## Topline

How often do you expect betrayal in close relationships?

49% of Americans rarely or never expect betrayal in close relationships.

- Sometimes: 29.5%
- Rarely: 27.9%
- Never: 20.6%
- Often: 9.4%
- Almost always: 7.1%
- Not sure: 5.4%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: US adults age 18+
- Field dates: 2026-05-11 → 2026-05-11
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.3%
- Module: society
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/spsp26#q-5.9](https://reports.verasight.io/r/spsp26#q-5.9)

## Citation

Verasight SPSP Omnibus Survey #2026-045, fielded May 11-11, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.3%.

Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/spsp26#q-5.9](https://reports.verasight.io/r/spsp26#q-5.9)