49 Times People Didn’t Get Away With Cheating

The most fundamental thing that heavily implies your partner might be cheating on you is a sudden, radical shift in their behavior. That’s not to say that every behavior or habit change is ‘proof’ of infidelity (they might be stressed at work or in their personal life, or they’re putting in the effort to be a better partner), but it is incredibly suspicious to say the least.

If your soulmate is suddenly cagey and secretive when they were previously bubbly and open, or incredibly loving and caring when they’re usually more emotionally reserved, it might be because they’re struggling with guilt.

A huge, neon-bright red flag is if your significant other becomes super protective of their electronic devices, changes their account passwords, opts out of family-sharing, and takes calls and texts in secret.

Another thing that should make you suspicious is that your partner is—again, suddenly, unusually—unreachable, and you have no idea what they’re doing, where, or with whom. Having a bit of personal privacy in a relationship is healthy; however, it is suspicious if you don’t willingly share parts of your day with your loved one. Privacy and secrecy are worlds apart.

What’s more, you should be wary of altered schedules, “working late” out of the blue, inconsistent explanations, tons of criticism toward you, and bizarre expenses.

While some cheaters have less time and energy for intimacy with their main partner, others, in fact, feel more energized. A sudden spike in the frequency and variety of your intimacy should get your inner alarm bells ringing. Meanwhile, some cheaters, in order to protect themselves and project their feelings, might accuse you of being unfaithful to them.

It is usually awesome if your partner takes a bigger interest in being fitter, healthier, and more stylish. Who doesn’t want a happier and livelier soulmate, after all? And yet, if these interests appear out of nowhere, it might be that they’re trying to impress someone else, aside from you.

This is a super sensitive topic, but if you feel like venting or warning others, you can do so in the comments.

Have you been cheated on, or have you ever been unfaithful to your partner? How did you find out about the affair?

In your experience, what are some of the most subtle infidelity red flags that everyone should keep an eye out for?