IS YOUR SPOUSE OR PARTNER CHEATING ON YOU? HERE'S HOW TO TELL

10 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF IF YOU SUSPECT INFIDELITY IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP

Do you suspect that your partner is cheating on you?  If so, you may be looking for confirmation.  Before taking drastic measures, like hiring a PI or tapping her cell phone, simply ask yourself the following questions:

Has there been a change in his or her physical appearance?

Men and women who cheat often want to impress or entice the individual they are having inappropriate relations with.  When doing so, they often change or improve their appearance.  If your girlfriend or boyfriend starts paying more attention to their weight or buys new clothes, they may be having an affair.

Do you communicate less?

Until you recently started noticing a problem, how was your communication with your partner?  If they have recently stopped talking to you or distanced themselves from you at home, there is a good chance that they may be cheating on you.  This is because they may be afraid of making a mistake and talking about their affair or they may already be discussing their problems with someone else.

Does he or she constantly work late?

Depending on your spouse and his or her career, they really may have to work late.  With that said, be on the lookout for changes and use your best judgment.  Has your girlfriend or boyfriend all of a sudden started working late?  In terms of using your best judgment, know what careers often call for late nights, such as lawyers, doctors, and so forth.

Is he or she constantly out with their friends?

Spending time with friends does not always signal a cheater.  In fact, healthy relationships also depend on healthy outside friendships. With that said, be sure to use your best judgment.  Look for the appearance of new friends or an increased amount of time.  Has your partner gone from spending one night a week with friends to three or more?

Do you have trouble tracking him or her down?

When you are in a long-term or serious relationship there is never really any reason why you shouldn’t know where your girlfriend or boyfriend is, especially late at night or for long periods of time.  If you do not know, chances are he or she is cheating.  When they arrive home, they better have a good reason for being late or not letting you know where they were.

Have you heard rumors?

Many men and women are not careful about cheating. This often involves them telling someone or someone seeing them out on a date.  In these types of situations, people often talk.  Listen to what you hear.  If people are telling you that your partner is cheating, it might be time to start listening.

Are the two of you having sex?

Has your relationship recently become sex-free or has the sex that you do have decreased in intensity and in frequency.  If so, there is a good chance that your girlfriend or boyfriend is cheating on you.  Men and women who get sex elsewhere don’t always need to have it again when they return home.

Is he or she accusing you of cheating?

In today’s society, cheating is a major concern.  If your partner accuses you of cheating, have you been displaying behavior that may lead them to that conclusion?  If you haven’t, there is a good chance that they are accusing you of cheating to make themselves feel less guilty.

Does the phrase “we’re just friends” come up a lot when discussing a third person?

The “just friends,” phrase is a big sign of a cheater.  As with all other friendships, it is important to use your best judgment.  If the friend of the opposite sex and are they are a newly acquired friend?  If so, something may be up.

Do you have a bad feeling?

Bad feelings are not something that should be easily dismissed.  If you have reason to believe that your husband or wife is cheating, they may be.  If you do not want to be in a relationship with a cheater, it is important for you to follow your heart.