As you agonize over there whereabouts, they may be off having a great time with someone else. They may even be having an affair!
This article will help reveal some signs of cheating that your partner may be leaving behind.
Car Mileage
This may sound weird, but it is almost always overlooked by a cheating spouse. If your spouse works 5 miles from home, then why did 30 miles get put on the card today?
Errands
Maybe your spouse seems to be running errands he or she didn't used to run. Try to see if there is a pattern here. Is your spouse always leaving the house at 7pm on Tuesday? Did they ever really "go to the grocery store" that often? See if you can find a pattern that your spouse is following. If you notice a sudden change, your spouse may be having an affair.
Attitude
This can be a change for the better or worse. Sometimes, when someone is having an affair, they become so excited to be with the other person that their joy carries over to other aspects of their life.
On the other hand, having an affair and keeping it a secret can be a daunting task, and sometimes the stress becomes overwhelming and they get very depressed or angry.
In other cases, mood swings are very evident. Pay attention to your spouse's moods and you may be able to determine if they are having an affair.
Obsessions
When someone is having an affair, they tend to find new interests in other areas of their life. Maybe you husband wasn't much of a car guy, and now he is obsessed with a little red sports car.
All he seems to talk about is this car, and how much he wants one. For your spouse, maybe it is something different h/she is obsessing over.
Secrecy
Has your partner stopped sharing their secrets with you? Did you used to stay up and talk about goals each of you had, or things you wanted to do? Has your partner stopped telling you what they like and dislike about everyday things and life in general?
If they have stopped, then chances are they are sharing these things with someone else. People don't usually just stop caring about life all together.
Jealousy
Often times, people who are having an affair will stop caring about their spouse. Perhaps you had a husband who couldn't stand all of the guys flirting with you and hitting on you, and now, all of a sudden, he pays it no mind.
He may ignore it simply because it is a relief to him. It focuses your attention somewhere else, and he feels less guilt for cheating on his wife.
If your spouse suddenly stops showing interest in you, it's probably because h/she is showing it to someone else.
Sexuality
This is my favorite warning sign. Too often people think that if you are having an affair you don't want to be intimate with your spouse anymore. While you need to pay attention to this behavior, be watchful of your spouse taking a stronger sexual interest in you as well.
In my studies, I have had a woman share with me that while cheating on her husband, an affair that lasted a little over a year, she couldn't stand beign intimate with him.
She would leave her lover's house after a sexual encounter and would not be able to be with her husband for days. It wasn't that she wasn't attracted to her husband; he just couldn't make her feel like her lover did. In fact, she said that having sex with her husband became painful and she could no longer get arroused. On the other hand, I have had people share with me that having an affair made them want their spouse sexually even more. They would become so turned on by their lover and the excitement of hiding what they were doing, that they had to have sex constantly, like it was a false addiction.
So changes in sexual behavior work both ways. Keep an eye out for any changes in your spouse's sexual behavior and patterns.
Now that you have some things to look for, you should be better equipped to put your doubt to rest, or confirm your doubts are real. These are 7 of my top warning signs your spouse may be cheating. There are many more signs and just as many ways to uncover the truth. Feel free to come back to this article next time you wonder where your spouse is.
How To Confront Cheating Spouse
Have you just recently learned that your spouse is or has been cheating on you? If you have concrete proof, you may want to confront him or her right away. Of course, it is your decision to do so, but there are a few important points that you will want to take into consideration first. After all, calling out a cheating spouse is a major step, but is it one that you are ready to take?
When looking to confront a cheating spouse, it is important to know that you can do so at just about any point in time. If you are ready to confront your spouse now, go ahead and do so. If you would prefer to wait, like until you are ready to start divorce proceedings, be sure to wait. Although it may be difficult to stand the sight of your significant other, it is important to proceed with caution.
One of the best times to confront your spouse is when you have concrete proof. Did you seem them cheating? Were they having sex or just out to dinner? What about documentation? Do you have pictures or video of your spouse having inappropriate actions with another? Do you have credit card receipts or cell phone bills that point towards an affair? If you do, you may be ready to confront your spouse. Unfortunately, too many men and women make the mistake of jumping the gun.
Although there is a good chance that you may choose to forgive your cheating spouse, you may also wish to terminate the relationship. Until you are ready to start divorce proceedings, it is a wise idea to not say anything. Many men and women feel comfort and peace of mind when they are first able to get their life in order before they spring a divorce on their husband or wife.
Another sign that you may be ready to confront your cheating spouse is if you are ready to leave the home if you have to. With that being said, it is important to not leave in certain circumstances. Is the home in your name? Do you help to pay the bills or do you pay most of them? Do you have children? If so, you may want to refrain from uprooting your whole life. Instead, make your cheating spouse leave. Just know that they may refuse to do so right away.
As previously stated, it is a wise idea to get your affairs in order before confronting a cheating spouse and asking them for a divorce. You will want to place a good focus on your finances. Are you in good financial standing? Does most of your money belong to your spouse or is it in their control? If so, you may want to wait. Unless you have a good and secure network of friends and family members, it is important to make sure that you can financially survive on your own, especially if you have children.
The best time to confront a cheating spouse is when you know it is safe to do so. Does your husband or wife have violent tendencies? If so, be sure to keep the kids away. Next, consider confronting them in public or have a trusted friend, relative, or the police on hand. For your safety, never confront a cheating spouse who has been drinking or who has used drugs. This is likely to increase the chance of violence. Confronting your spouse and ending your relationship should be important to you, but please don't put yourself at risk.
As you can see, when confronting a cheating spouse, there are times when it is best to wait. Always be sure to follow your best judgment. If the time doesn't seem right, it likely isn't. Muster up enough courage to deal with your spouse until you are able to safely and effectively call them out on their cheating ways.
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