Suspect that your husband or boyfriend is being unfaithful? Male infidelity can be challenging to detect, but there are certain signs that you can look for if you have a feeling your male partner is cheating on you. iVillage.com has put together a list of warning signs of infidelity gathered by a private investigator and psychology professor.
Money
There are financial signs of male infidelity. Phone calls, gifts, hotel rooms and dinners out all begin to add up for cheating men. If there are unusual charges on your partner's credit card statements or money has suddenly become tighter with no obvious explanation, it could be a sign your husband or boyfriend is cheating.
Work Habits
Working on days he used to take off or working late can be signs of male infidelity. Working more is an easy excuse to escape the home without causing too much suspicion. Be aware of excessive business trips in addition to extra-long workdays, as these can both be ways he spends more time with his mistress.
Relationship Changes
A male partner who begins relating to you much differently than before might be unfaithful. He might not be aware of the changes in his behavior, and your bringing them to his attention might cause him to become angry. If a male partner has a woman on the side, you are no longer his main focus, which can cause him to act distant from you. He might also start to see you differently and compare you to another women he knows from work or elsewhere.
Appearance
If your male partner suddenly appears more concerned about his physical attractiveness than he was in the past, it could be a sign that he is cheating. Just as a newly single man might start to workout again, buy new clothes, get a haircut or begin a new diet, an unfaithful man might also go through these types of rituals. Taking an interest in one's physical appearance is a strategy to become more attractive to another mate.
Insecurity
If your husband or boyfriend lacks self-esteem, this does not necessarily mean he will be unfaithful to you, but an insecure person often looks to other people for validation. If your male partner's emotional needs are not met, he could find the feelings of emotional security and positive feedback he craves in an affair with another woman.
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