Is He Cheating Or Are You Paranoid? Signs To Look For
It quite common to worry that your boyfriend or husband might be cheating on you or having an affair with someone else. However, it’s also common to doubt yourself when this fear crops up. You might wonder if you’re misreading the signs, or if you’re letting your own feelings of anxiety make you suspicious of a faithful, loving partner. How can you tell you have a cheating boyfriend or husband? Let’s take a look at some of the potential sign
Sign maybe your partner is cheating on you.
While the effects of infidelity can manifest in different ways within different relationships, there are some common signs that frequently accompany cheating. Becoming emotionally distant, angry, defensive, or secretive can be hints that your partner is being unfaithful, as can intense suspicion directed toward you. Here are some possible signs that your boyfriend or husband might be cheating.
He’s become emotionally distant
One of the first signs that people notice when a partner is cheating may be emotional distance. This warning sign can be hard to interpret since it relies on your subjective perception of your partner’s behavior. However, paying attention when he seems to be detached, distant, or inattentive may alert you to problems before an affair actually starts.
Numerous studies on infidelity in monogamous relationships have found that dissatisfaction with the relationship is often a strong predictor of cheating. If your partner no longer seems to be getting emotional fulfillment from your time together, there’s a chance they’re seeking it elsewhere.
If your boyfriend feels distant or seems to be pulling away, it may be a good idea to try to restore your emotional intimacy. This might mean deliberately taking time to talk about your relationship and your feelings for each other. You might find a time when you’re both relaxed and in a good mood and then gently ask questions about how he’s been feeling lately.
He’s showing abrupt changes in sexual behavior.
Does your dynamic in the bedroom suddenly feel different? A partner who is having an affair may seem to have lost interest in physical intimacy with you because they’re finding it outside your monogamous relationship. If your sex life was formerly very active and he’s suddenly uninterested, it’s possible that he’s found another sexual partner.
On the other hand, an abrupt increase in your partner’s libido could also potentially indicate he’s getting his sexual needs met elsewhere. Some studies suggest that sexual activity
that can act as a major driver of sexual behavior in men. When someone is having sex more frequently due to an affair, their overall desire may increase as well.
Some people also begin paying more attention to their physical appearance when they cheat. Is your partner exercising more, taking more care with his grooming, or buying flattering new clothes? Paying attention to physical appearance might be nothing more than an attempt at self-improvement, but it could also be due to the desire to impress a new romantic interest.
Note that levels of sexual attraction and desire can vary a lot between individuals of all genders, and a suddenly higher or lower libido does not always point to infidelity. It’s entirely possible that changes in your partner’s stress levels or his physical or mental health are affecting his level of desire.
However, if drastic changes in his approach to physical intimacy appear very quickly and with no explanation, you might want to look for other warning signs.
Another possibility is that your partner wants to keep closer tabs on your schedule in order to avoid being caught. You may want to be alert for crossing relationship boundaries through the following behaviors:
(1) Accusing you of cheating for no apparent reasons
(2) Demanding detailed information about your whereabouts
(3) Attempting to track you electronically
(4) Interpreting your ordinary conversations with friends as flirting or cheating
(5) Monitoring your online behavior closely
(6) Insisting that you check in with him anywhere you go.
Extremely controlling behavior can constitute abuse or act as a warning sign for future abuse
Therapy may be able to help with concerns related to infidelity in your marriage
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