7 Warning Signs That Could Indicate Someone Is Unknowingly Being Cheated On

Jan 03, 2019 by apost team

When you are in a relationship with a partner or a spouse, you hope that the connection will withstand the test of time. However, you’re realistic that relationships take work, and, over time, one or both partners may fail in their commitment to each other. It can be difficult to recognize that your partner is already cheating on you, or worse, just thinking about having an emotional attachment to another without exploring physical contact.

Physical or emotional cheating can happen whether your physical relationship with your partner is going well or not. Sometimes, we feel that emotional cheating is worse than physical cheating because it signifies that your partner is getting his or her emotional needs met outside of the partnership. This is a sign that there is something wrong with your partner and/or your relationship. Here are some signs that can help you interpret their behavior:

A person who is not happy with himself or herself may blame the partner in the romantic relationship for this state of being. There will be a need to fill the void outside of the home. Going to social media to find friends for messaging, exchanging videos or likes, or just reading each other’s posts on Instagram is one way that people can connect over technology without seeming to be cheating.

The level of interaction and the types of communication may or may not be inappropriate, especially when your partner keeps you apprised of the activity. You must determine if the communication is appropriate or if it constitutes cheating.

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If your partner suddenly spends more time at work but is acting sketchy about it, there's a problem. Ask questions about who is working on the project or even time it to be there when your partner is leaving work. You don’t even have to make your presence known or bring it up, but you could become aware of whether there is a co-worker who is encouraging your partner to make that connection outside the relationship.

If you can, vary your schedule to arrive at home at different times each day and observe what your partner does in your absence. You might catch the cheating or at least the inappropriate communication occurring in the home.

The sign could be that your partner has gotten back in touch with an old flame on a social media app like Facebook or just text or email. While spending time together with that person is characterized as a friendship, you believe they’re sharing something more. You feel uncomfortable about their communications. You may bring it up, but it continues, which feels hurtful.

If a person is prone to cheating, it is easy for them to lie. There’s a tendency to maintain friendships that will provide cover stories for behavior outside their normal routines. If your partner lies about money, why wouldn’t he or she lie about cheating? The lies seem to spin off the tongue. You’re making excuses for your partner’s slip-ups, but they become so frequent that you cannot ignore the pattern. Don't let it get to the point where you end up doubting yourself.

One or both parents not being faithful is hard to ignore and sets a terrible example for their children. If this is the case, your partner may feel such behavior is acceptable or an easy way out of a problem. Establish joint boundaries for outside friendships early on.

This is a sign that’s easy to miss and very easy to misinterpret. Some partners are happy-go-lucky, level-headed, or intensely emotional. A slight change in your loved one’s behavior may not stand out because you’re caught up in your own work or personal problems.

If you suddenly have to email or text your partner your entire work schedule, including breaks, and share every outside obligation, such as workouts or appointments, something’s up. Showing false attention to your needs is a red flag your partner has activities to hide.

Have you ever been cheated on? Did these signs hold true? Let us know in the comments and don’t be afraid to pass this article along to someone who you might believe is the victim of a cheating partner.

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