Cheating is any act with a sexual undertone intentionally carried out without the knowledge of one's partner, which could hurt them when they find out. Unless you are in an open relationship with your boyfriend, cheating is not an option. So, how to know if your dear boyfriend is cheating on you? Let's find out!
As heartbreaking as cheating is, it is better to live in the truth than to feign ignorance. The essence of this post is to get you informed and prepare you for the worst. Don't be a victim, what out for these12 signs that suggest that your boyfriend is cheating on you:
1. Your Gut Feeling Tells You So
Your intuition never lies. When something is wrong, your intuition will bug you until you listen. If your gut feeling is telling you he is cheating, he probably is. And when it has been going on for some time, maybe it is time for you to suspect heed and investigate. You have nothing to lose. Always trust and listen to your instinct.
2. Mood Swings
Mood swings can be caused by several factors. It can be triggered by stress, substance abuse, and mental health issues to name a few. it can also be brought about by guilt if your man is cheating. A sudden change in his whole demeanor and regular mood swings are one of the signs he is cheating.
Before you jump into a conclusion, make sure you have eliminated other factors that cause mood swings. With that being done, you can now rationalize and put two and two together. When coupled with other symptoms, mood swings are a solid sign of guilt and cheating.
3. He Has Become a Chronic Liar
Mood swings can be caused by several factors. It can be triggered by stress, substance abuse, and mental health issues to name a few. it can also be brought about by guilt if your man is cheating. A sudden change in his whole demeanor and regular mood swings are one of the signs he is cheating.
Before you jump into a conclusion, make sure you have eliminated other factors that cause mood swings. With that being done, you can now rationalize and put two and two together. When coupled with other symptoms, mood swings are a solid sign of guilt and cheating.
4. He Has Stopped Getting Intimate With You
You can't fake feelings. If he is playing with fire, smoke is bound to come up. One obvious reason for the loss of intimacy is cheating. When I say intimacy, it includes sex, cuddling, kissing, hugging and even holding hands. When he recoils at the touch of you and avoid bonding moments, there must be something wrong.
If you are no longer intimate together, he must be getting it somewhere else with someone new.
5. He Overcompensates Sexually
On the other hand, if he is cheating, he might also overcompensate in the bedroom. To avoid getting caught, a cheater will try to be as overtly sexual as possible. If this is a sudden change, take his actions as a warning.
Sometimes, cheating can also open a whole new sexual experience and desire for your man. This will extend to your sex life too. Observe and watch out for other signs.
6. He Is Busier Than Ever
Is he always doing overtime? Does he have new friends and hang out with them until the wee hours of the morning? Does he always use his boss and office meetings as an excuse to stay out late? These are the classic signs your man is cheating.
To set your doubts aside, confirm if these activities are really true. If not, then he is definitely cheating on you!
7. He Is Now Santa's Twin Brother
Overcompensating in the bedroom and in material things is his way of covering his guilt. When he showers you with affection and expensive gifts without any reason at all, you can start to worry. When men cheat and feel guilty, they resort to giving presents.
8. He Spends a Lot of Time on His Cellphone and Computer
Is he on his phone or laptop a lot? Does he try to keep it at an angle so you cannot see his screen? Anything else suspicious with his online and mobile activities?
Start preparing yourself for the possibility that you are in a relationship with a cheater. Especially when he changes his passwords on all devices and does not share his screen with you anymore. Privacy is important even to couples. But a non-guilty party will not have any issues giving their partners a peek of his mobile activities.
9. Sudden Change in His Daily Routine
Is he spending too much time at the gym? Didn't he use to hate going? Has his routine changed all of a sudden? Ever wondered why?
Time to be suspicious and find answers. Cheating men will a lot of time on their looks. They make all kinds of excuses just to get out of spending time with you. The subtle or sudden changes in his routine are tell-tale signs of
10. He Doesn't Call You By Your Pet Name Anymore
You used to be sweetheart, honey, or babe. Now, you are just plain Jane. Why? Does he have someone else to call honey now? This is an obvious change and should give you a hint that he is cheating.
11. He Has Dating Apps on His Phone
If he has dating apps on his phone, ask him to delete them. If he doesn't, he must be fooling around. A man in a serious relationship has no business fooling around with dating apps. Why would he need them? Is he looking for side chicks? Dig deeper, he might have already found one behind your back.
12. He Picks Fights With You Regularly
If he is instigating fights for the smallest reasons, it can be his way to get you to break up with him. Being irritable and having a short fuse is a sign that he is frustrated at the current situation. He might be manifesting his desire to be with someone else. Sometimes men cant summon the courage to own up to their faults and initiate a breakup. They act up so you will do it for them instead.
One or two of these signs could be just men being men. But if you are seeing more of the signs in your boyfriend, you have a legit cause to worry. Cheating is a hard pill to swallow. It might be something you will have to deal with if you are in a relationship with a cheater.