30/03/2022
5 Surprising Signs Your Partner May Be Cheating
The phone goes everywhere with them—even the bathroom.
First, a caveat: Some people are seriously hooked on their phones and tote them along out of habit, or boredom—that doesn’t mean they’re cheating, Klow says. The issue arises if this is suddenly a new thing for your partner.
That’s definitely more concerning, according to Durvasula. “They know that messages from the other person can come at any time,” she says. So if someone who's always relied on the bathroom stash of magazines to get them through their potty time suddenly starts relying on their phone, it might be worth keeping an eye on.
And, they're constantly texting.
Again, a change in behavior is key here. “Our minds are wired to look for inconsistencies—it helps protect us from something unexpected happening,” Klow says.
“If your partner's actions start changing, then it might be a sign of infidelity.” It could also be that their friends are having a tough time, or they're wrapped up in work. But if it feels off to you, ask what’s going on, Klow says. The way they respond can be telling.
They're always on social media.
This is most notable when they regularly like people’s posts that you've never heard of. Don’t hesitate to ask who is, and how he knows her. “Talk with your partner about the other people you each interact with,” Klow says. “Knowing this can help build a stronger sense of security.”
The ATM has been getting a lot of action.
Credit cards are easy to trace; cash isn’t, Durvasula says. If they used to obsessed with racking up rewards points and have now switched to paper, it's worth asking about.
You've just got that gut feeling.
This doesn't pertain to people who are often jealous in general, and thus prone to suspicion when there's little cause for it. But in Trombetti's experience with clients, when you know, you (usually) know. "It's not necessarily a psychic connection, but rather nonverbal cues that you're picking up," she says.
Of course, there could always be a simple explanation for a switch in your partner's demeanor that has little to do with cheating. But if these actions feel familiar, and you have no idea why, it's time to ask the tough questions. Hopefully, there’s a good reason why they’re acting, well, shady. Either way, you have a right to know.
