A Virginia polygraph examiner said he has seen dozens of couples break up after one member failed a lie-detecting test on questions of fidelity.

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David Goldberg of the Executive Protection Group in Virginia Beach said he tested about 100 couples last year on questions of fidelity as well as financial responsibility, addiction and other issues, The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot reported Monday.

"I've had calls from people saying, 'Before I buy a ring and make a commitment, I want to know if she's ever cheated on me, whether she really loves me or not,'" Goldberg said. "They want to know whether she's marrying me for the money. I've had a couple bring the (prenuptial agreement) in here."

Dan Sosnowski, president and board chairman of the American Polygraph Association, estimated about 15 percent of polygraph tests are administered for relationship issues.