Countless studies reveal that one in three people in the United States has been unfaithful during a relationship at some point in his or her life. The discrepancy lies in the terminology, as cheating represents different things to different people. Infidelity can be sexual or emotional. People who cheat drop clues without realizing it, but their partners aren't observant enough or willing to see the truth. Here are a few telltale signs that a woman has been cheating or is about to cheat.
Distance and Absence
One of the first signs of infidelity in a woman is noticeable physical absence. If she claims to be working long hours or spending time with friends or family, she might be avoiding her partner or choosing to spend her time with someone else. Oftentimes, she will disappear suddenly or inexplicably, becoming unreachable.
If she distances herself emotionally, she cuts herself off from genuine communication. Relationships thrive on affection, honesty and humor, but she will try to avoid emotional intimacy. She won't share her innermost thoughts or feelings, and may not even laugh or smile around her partner. Even more, she might act bitter or angry, secretly feeling guilty or resentful of how things have turned out.
Decrease in Sex
If she is having an affair, the chances that she will maintain a healthy sex life with her current partner are unlikely. This may be a result of the distance described above, because she already feels sexually satisfied, or because she feels like she should be exclusive or "faithful" to her new lover. In some cases, this may not be a cognizant choice so she may not even realize she is withholding from her partner.
Drastic Appearance Changes
While there are moments in life that warrant a physical makeover, a completely random alteration of appearance can be seen as suspicious. If she is suddenly wearing sexy outfits to work when she hasn't switched jobs, or coating her eyelashes in dark mascara to go to the grocery store at 9 a.m., there may be a person outside of her relationship that she is trying to impress.
New Person in the Picture
Having friends, particularly separate friends, is healthy for people in a relationship. But if she incessantly talks about one person, constantly finding ways to reference that person in conversation, or is frequently calling or sending text messages to him or her, there may be more than just friendship forming. When her partner expresses concern over her seeming obsession with this person, she may become defensive or angry.
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