Ladies, before we start any man bashing, we need to point out that we are just as likely to cheat and just as liable to show signs of infidelity. Whether emotional cheating or physical, it is not exclusive to just one gender. There, now that that’s out of the way we can focus on the men.
When you are in a committed relationship, the last thing that you want to do is undermine that trust with unfounded accusations. But, if your gut is telling you that something is wrong, you should follow that feeling and keep your eyes wide open.
Cheaters will try to exploit your trust by telling you exactly what you want to hear and you will be tempted to believe them rather than admit the devastating truth.
By themselves, most of these could have a simple explanation, but if you start noticing multiple signs, there may be cause for suspicion.
Suspicion, however, is presence emotion to hide. Revealing your suspicions to early can put a cheater on high alert, making it even harder to prove there is infidelity going on. It can also put an innocent partner on guard and cause friction in your relationship.
So keep your suspicions under wrap until you have enough evidence to make up your mind. The number one thing to is to look for things out of the ordinary.
There are glaring signs that you cannot rationalize or dismiss and usually cheaters are careful to avoid these. Nevertheless, mistakes are made, and secrets get out. Finding a women’s makeup on your partner’s clothing or scratch marks and hickeys on their body is a no no.
Unless he wears foundation or lipstick, there shouldn’t be any smudges on his clothing. And if you didn’t put those marks there during your last romp, it’s worth asking who did.
To discover the truth, you may have to go into detective mode. If you suspect he will lie about cheating, keep tabs on him secretly to determine what he is up to. “It’s elementary my dear Watson.” Monitoring your partner can be a very effective way to discover the truth though not always ethical. Then again, neither is cheating, so you are justified.
If your partner is suddenly working longer shifts or is required to travel more frequently, it does warrant a closer look. If your mate’s schedule has been fairly consistent for years and now suddenly spikes, there could be mischief afoot. Along these lines, does he have a lot of time that is unaccounted for of late?
Keep a record of his excuses, people he was supposed with, and absences. If he questions your memory down the road or changes his story, having a record will be useful.
But before blowing up on him, ask yourself if you trust him or if your gut is telling you something is wrong. Changes in work schedule, coupled with other hints and indiscretions should help you be the judge.
Speaking of the magistrate, it would be helpful if you could get a subpoena on his financial statements. Just kidding, but on a serious note, if you have access to his financial statements, take a look through them. This may be easier if you’re married and share a bank account or have been in a long term relationship.
Also, take a peek at phone records. Are there any unknown numbers that he dials or sends text messages to? Those of you dating may not be able to access this information without coming off as a stalker.
Unexplained expenses or expenses that have suddenly increased are a telltale sign. Has he been purchasing more drinks, staying at hotel rooms without you, or withdrawing cash from the ATM (trying to be sneaky, so it is harder to track)?
Track his car mileage. If he usually only goes to work and back but had to stay in the office over time his car shouldn’t have any extra miles on it right?
If you feel like going into full spy mode, you can purchase voice activated recorders, hidden cameras, GPS trackers, and computer software to help you in your search for the truth. Just make sure you stay within the limits of the law Sherlock.
While you’ve always considered him a sexy beast, has he been investing a lot more time in his appearance than usual? Wearing cologne, working out, and showering aren’t threatening by themselves, but if he has unexplained expenses and unaccounted for time, a darker picture emerges. If he never cared to shower and dress nicely before going to the “grocery store” why the sudden interest now?
If you are ready to confront him, ask yourself how he will try to wriggle his way out of a confession, and if you can think of a reasonable excuse he can make, search for more evidence.
Even if you manage to present him with a rock solid accusation, he may just call you jealous or overreact. Some cheaters will even start accusing you of cheating. Why? Since they are unfaithful to you, they start to worry that you could be cheating on them as well. Other’s will try to compensate for their guilt by becoming overly helpful.
So is he cheating? Only you can be the judge of that. You know him the best, his mannerisms and habits. Trust your gut and use your head. Sometimes, no matter how good your detective skills, you just won’t know. Just know that a relationship is built on trust, for without it, no relationship can stand.
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