How to Tell If Your Partner is Cheating: Seven Warning Signs

Cheating for some couples is a game they play at the expense of their partner. Cheating, especially that of a sexual nature can be devastating to an otherwise stable and happy relationship. It may be exciting at first, but the end results of embarrassment, broken relationships, sour family ties and stress are not worth a moment of fleeting sexual excitement.

Some individuals in a relationship, whether marriage or otherwise, have been the victims of cheating for months and sometimes years before they become aware of it. This situation may occur because individuals may be focused on other areas of their lives thus allowing the signs of cheating to go unnoticed or they are ignorant of the behaviors exhibited by a cheating partner. It may be said that some men and women are adept at concealing their cheating activities. However, an alert and observant person can detect subtle changes in behavior that can lead to the unmasking of the cheater. Watch out for these seven behavioral changes in your mate. They may provide the clue that your partner is cheating on you.

Persistently arriving home late from work.

The excuse of having to work late has been used over and over by cheating partners. A partner who claims she has to work late may be genuine. However, persistent late nights should raise a red flag in one's mind. Persistent lateness from work without reasonable explanation is certainly a cause for concern and should be further investigated.

Decrease in attention without plausible reason.

There is always a noticeable reduction in quality time spent with and attention given in any relationship where a third person enters. The partner who is cheating will inevitably not have enough time to give to both relationships and as a result one will suffer. When pressed to give a reason for the fall off in attention given to the relationship, the offending partner may proffer an excuse that raises other questions. Excuses of work-related stress, and or health issues should be investigated to determine their veracity.

Avoids and evades partner's questions about suspicious activities.

Cheating partners get jittery, quiet, angry or aggressive when asked searching questions about their suspicious activities. Some are however more clever and try to change the subject of the conversation rather than answer the questions honestly. Others stammer for an answer and their facial expression betray their verbalizations. These behaviors strongly suggest that the person has something to hide. Use wisdom but dig further.

An unusual fussiness about person looks and health.

Watch out for a partner who in the past was never interested in dressing well or in exercising but suddenly begins to wear the latest styles and is exercising rigorously. Begins to take frequent trips to the gym for exercise. These may be unconscious efforts on the part of the cheater to appear attractive to her new lover.

Long unexplained telephone calls.

Does your partner spend an unusual amount of time on the telephone? Does the conversation go silent when you enter the room? Can she explain to your satisfaction the reason for the increase in time spent on the telephone? The partner may lead you to believe that the calls are work related. In the final analysis, you must be satisfied without a doubt, that your partner's answers are genuine.

Frequent out of town trips.

Some partners will use out of town trips as a cloak to carry on an affair. Watch out for an increase in such trips. Sometimes offer to accompany the partner on the trips and test the reaction to your suggestion. Is you partner happy to take you along or do you sense that you may be interrupting a romantic rendezvous? Pay some attention to the things your partner takes on the trip. Sexy nighties or pajamas, condoms or other sex toys packed for a trip you are not on, may suggest that something amorous is taking place behind you back.

Concealing personal items that were previously available to you.
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Cheating partners try hard to conceal any evidence that would uncover infidelity. She, by all means would want to keep incriminating evidence from getting into the hands of the loyal partner. Consequently, a cheating partner may place a password on the family computer to thwart access to information stored there. She may try diligently to ensure that her mobile phone is not left hanging around the house. A person may also notice that their partner is startled when he enters the room or that the partner hurriedly hides photos or papers on their arrival into the room. These are telltale signs that something unsavory may be happening.

Observing one or more of these behaviors in your partner is not conclusive proof that she is cheating. It is, however, the red light that signals the need for closer observation and more communication to determine the veracity of the matter. Hopefully, cheating can be identified early and handled in a manner as to minimize the negative fallout on the relationship.