Learning about a partner’s affair can be devastating. It hurts to be betrayed by the person you swore your lifetime to. Infidelity is one of the fastest ways for a relationship to end. Meanwhile, warning signs often accompany infidelity, but confirming them can be an uphill task. While some suspect that their partner is cheating on them, others may be blindsided for so long that the discovery stuns them. However, you don’t have to be shocked about your partner’s infidelity.

Signs That Your Partner is Cheating

Affairs are quite common, perhaps more than you can imagine. They can be categorized into two: emotional or sexual. Emotional affairs are as common and terrible as sexual affairs, although many people do not consider it as cheating. For one, the cheating partner will no longer have time for their real partners. It is also the precursor to sexual infidelity in many instances. If you suspect your partner is engaged in either of these affairs, here are some common ways to tell.

Hiding Their Mobile Devices

Your partner’s mobile phone may be the most effective proof of infidelity. If they always hide their phone from you, or their phone is always face down when they are with you, you may need to be suspicious. Other signs include taking it everywhere, deleting conversations, or saving contacts under strange names. If they also start using complicated passwords unlike before or refuse to unlock their phone for you, they may be cheating. However, it would help if you communicated or confronted them before concluding.

Changes in Communication

Another common sign of infidelity is when your communication habits change. When partners care for each other, they will often discuss or argue. However, if you no longer have conversations or fight, your partner has become indifferent. Moreover, if they ignore you when you try to talk to them or storm off, unlike before, they may be having an affair. Other signs include switching from personal conversations or refusing to answer your questions. You may also be able to tell from the quality of their voice.

Inability to Reach Them at Certain Times

Sometimes, your partner cannot answer your calls, which is normal. However, if they are always unable to pick up your calls at certain times, it may be a sign of infidelity. If there is a trend to their unavailability, that might signify when they are with someone else.

Love Bombing

If your partner suddenly becomes more affectionate, they may be having an affair. It may be ludicrous to imagine that the sudden rush of gifts, affirmations, and acts or services are anything but love. However, these can be indicators of guilt, especially if you previously suspected they were cheating.

Exceptional Effort In Appearance

If your partner suddenly starts putting more effort into dressing well, they may be cheating. If they begin to wear cologne, dress smartly, or change their wardrobe, they may be making an effort for someone else. Also, if you notice that your partner is wearing new lingerie or different styles, it may be a cause for concern. It worsens if they wear raggedy clothing or don’t care about how they smell at home.

New or Different Smells

This next indicator is cliche but is a common indicator of an affair. If your partner comes home smelling differently from how they went out, they may be having an affair. Pay attention to the scents they wear out and any new scents accompanying them home. You should also notice if there are any strange stains on their clothing or new shampoo scents.

Constant Lying

Lying is a constant factor when extramarital affairs are involved. It can also ruin relationships. If you notice that your partner’s statements don’t add up, it is a cause of concern. You may also notice that their friends seem anxious around you, or they clam up when you question them. Moreover, lying requires that you lie further to keep up your lies. These lies may seem trivial, but if your instincts start to go off, you may be on to an affair.

Infidelity is an ugly affair. It is best to steer clear of it than to seek to restore things after getting caught. If you are the partner who was cheated on, you may feel inadequate after learning of your partner’s infidelity. However, you are not responsible for your partner’s mistakes. Therefore, they should bear the guilt alone.

#Clique, have you ever been in a situation where you suspected your partner of cheating? What signs did you notice that made you reach that conclusion? Were your instincts right? Share your experience in the comments.