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- [Narrator] Has your partner been acting strange lately?
Do you suspect they're seeing someone behind your back?
Changes in your partner's behavior may feel subtle
but could be red flags that tell you something's wrong.
Here are 10 signs your partner might be cheating on you.
Before we get into it,
I'd just like to say hello to everybody
and a big thank you to Psych2Go
for letting me be a guest in this video.
You might recognize my voice from other videos,
such as Nine Signs You're Secretly a Cat
and Eight Signs You're Actually in Love.
Thanks, Psych2Go.
Let's get into it.
Number one, they're obsessed with their looks.
Has your partner been more interested
in their beauty lately?
Suddenly, they're hitting the gym more than usual
and making a point to show off their looks on social media.
Sure, they might be doing it for themselves,
but it also might not be just for you.
Loving the gym doesn't make somebody unfaithful,
but if someone's cheating on you,
chances are they're pumping iron.
Number two, they're no longer interested in sex with you.
While it's natural for many couples to have less sex
as their relationship progresses,
it can be a red flag when they're suddenly not interested
in having sex with you at all.
Although there can be many reasons to refuse sex,
it's good to talk to them if they constantly postpone
or turn you down without a reason.
Number three, they're more attentive to you than normal.
Just as it can be a sign
when your partner is suddenly not interested in sex,
it can also be a warning
if they suddenly show you too much affection.
They might give you constant displays of affection
and may even want to have sex with you
more times in a day than you can take.
They may smother you with love
to cover up the guilt they feel for their betrayal.
Number four, they always talk badly about another person.
You could take this at face value.
They might just not like the person.
But there's room for judgment here.
Is your partner always complaining
about a coworker or friend,
telling you how gross and unattractive they are
when they really aren't?
They might be trying to cover up their secret
that the person they keep talking about is a secret lover.
Number five, they are constantly arguing with you.
Has your partner been picking fights with you?
Are they always upset at you for some reason.
They might be unhappy in the relationship
and are comparing you to their new secret lover.
Some cheating partners may even threaten to break up
in the middle of arguments.
This might feel cruel and controlling,
but what they want is for you to agree
and end the relationship,
solving the problem they've created.
Number six, they have low self-esteem.
Does your partner need constant validation?
Partners with low self-esteem
may seek or respond to validation from strangers
when it's about their looks and desirability,
strangers at bars or online,
and easily woo these flirty people.
If you don't tell them every day that they are your world,
they'll find somebody else that does.
Number seven, they're the offensive with their phone.
Of course, we're all entitled to our privacy.
Being in a relationship with someone
does not grant you free access
to their phone or social media accounts.
But if your partner works really hard
to ensure you don't see who or what they text
or get snappy with you when you just glance at their screen,
there might be something they're hiding from you.
Number eight, they get texts at odd hours from strangers.
Does their phone light up with messages
from unlisted numbers and people you've never heard of?
It can be a sign if your partner is suddenly getting texts
from strangers at odd hours of the night,
especially if it's accompanied
by their change in mood or behavior.
In this case, they might have some explaining to do.
Number nine, they project their behavior onto you.
Has your partner accused you of cheating out of the blue
even though you've never done it?
Projecting is a defense mechanism
where you attach things you don't like about yourself
onto other people.
People who cheat may project their behavior on you
by accusing you of cheating.
They might bring it up as a serious accusation
or even as a repeated joke.
Number 10, your intuition's telling you something is wrong.
Does it feel like something's wrong in your relationship?
Sometimes you just have to trust your gut.
When your partner's overall attitude
and the feeling you get from your relationship changes,
there's no one better than you to know when something's up.
Remember, you can't accuse them of cheating without proof,
but it's always a good idea
to have a discussion with them first.
Of course, everyone's a little guilty of these behaviors
at one time or another,
but it's all about what feels out of place for us
and what seems excessive.
Do you see any of these red flags in your relationship?
Let us know in the comments below.
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