Infidelity can
happen in any relationship, and the aftermath can be truly awful to cope with.
If you have a feeling something could be going on between bae and someone else,
there are some things you will notice if your partner is cheating on you to
keep an eye out for. When the signs a partner might be seeing someone else are
there, it's important not to turn a blind eye. Even though denial can be tempting,
it does nothing to address the root of the problem. Another thing that's worth
thinking about is how you personally define cheating, because it's all too easy
to falsely assume you and your partner are on the same page. when does flirting
with someone cross the line? Or is flirting in and of itself crossing the line?
Maybe you define cheating as anything physical, or perhaps it's overstepping an
emotional boundary. Having these discussions with your partner early on can
ensure that there's little room for misinterpretation. If you suspect
something's up, recommendation is keeping track of the things that are making
you suspicious.
A cheater will rarely, if ever, admit to achieve without proof. So if you want an honest answer, the best way might be to build a case that they're cheating, present it to them, and ask for an honest answer. So, here are some signs your partner might have something to hide:
1. The intimacy
between the two of you suddenly changes:
Although sex might
not be the single most important element of a relationship, without physical
intimacy, sustaining a romantic relationship is difficult at best.
"[If there's]
a gradual or sudden lack of interest in intimacy coupled with no effort to
discuss the change in frequency of sex," this could mean your partner is
fulfilling their needs elsewhere.
2.Their schedule
changes:
If you notice your
partner "suddenly has lots of late night meetings at work," or
"runs errands at the last minute, and late at night," this could be a
sign that there's someone else in the picture.
3.They stop interacting
with you on social media:
"If you're in
a photo [with them], it's with a group so as to not signal a romantic
connection. And the worst case scenario is that they haven't connecting with on
social media at all," they claim it's not important or give reasons why it
would be detrimental to your relationship, but the bottom line is, you're
excluded.
Not wanting to look attached on social media is a sneaky way for someone in a relationship to make themselves seem available to others who might be interested. If they're not full-on cheating, this could be a hint that there's some micro cheating going on.
Not wanting to look attached on social media is a sneaky way for someone in a relationship to make themselves seem available to others who might be interested. If they're not full-on cheating, this could be a hint that there's some micro cheating going on.
4. They leave the
room to make calls or text:
If a partner goes
out of their way to frequently take calls and text privately, it could be a
sign that they're up to no good. However, if this is an isolated red flag, it
may be a good idea to wait and see if any more suspicious behaviors come up.
Even though it can be a very painful experience, experts say it is possible for a relationship to survive infidelity. That said, deciding weather to end things with someone who cheated or give the relationship another shot is an extremely personal decision only you can make. If you've noticed these signs and think your partner may be seeing someone else, starting a conversation is the best course of action.
Even though it can be a very painful experience, experts say it is possible for a relationship to survive infidelity. That said, deciding weather to end things with someone who cheated or give the relationship another shot is an extremely personal decision only you can make. If you've noticed these signs and think your partner may be seeing someone else, starting a conversation is the best course of action.
"One of the
best things you can do in a situation like this is to talk about it with your
partner. You need to ask those tough questions and admit to your feelings.
Unfortunately, if the one you share your bed with is unwilling to have this
conversation, it will only give rise to greater suspicion. In the end, if
talking things out only makes you question their fidelity more, Dr. Goldsmith
noted that seeking professional advice is also a good option. Even though
having these kinds of conversations isn't easy, open communication is
definitely a step in the right direction.