Expert shares some common traits of cheating partners

Infidelity is such a common matter in most marital relationships today. God created marriage to be beautiful not the other way round. 

Unfortunately today, marriage has earned itself a bad named to the extent that people are wondering, "What exactly is the use of marriage? Why must I get married to have children?" 

If God instituted marriage, that means it's for a reason and starting a family outside it is merely living outside His will and His plan, and at the same time creating more problems for the society.

Here are some of the very common traits you see in a cheating spouse as shared by an expert:

Being protective of phone, social media or email

This highlights that there’s something to hide on these devices. They may also take their phone to the bathroom, keep it on silent or always keep it face down. Any calls are taken in a different room. 

Dramatic change in sex drive

This could mean that there’s more or less sex in the relationship. The partner could feel guilty for cheating, so wants to cover it up by initiating or avoiding sex because they’re getting it elsewhere.

Decline in communication

This could be little things, such as what happened in their day that they used to share and no longer do, or big things like refusing to discuss the future. 

New clothes and underwear

If new clothes and/or underwear have been purchased, which is unusual in the relationship, it may be that they are wearing it for someone else and making more of an effort.

Change in personality

A change in personality is a big sign of infidelity, it could be that they’re being more secretive, more argumentative and less affectionate. Sometimes it’s as a result of guilt, but it could also be the influence of the person they’re cheating with rubbing off on them.

They want to do their own laundry

They want to do their own laundry – they don’t want you looking through their pockets, seeing any potential lipstick marks or smelling any different scents, such as perfume or aftershave that is not yours.  

They’re spending more money

They’re spending more money – they could be spending money on clothes, hotels, gifts for the person they’re cheating on you with, if it’s unusual behavior, you should find out where this money is going. 

You catch them not wearing their wedding ring

You catch them not wearing their wedding ring – this shows that they don’t want to appear to be in a committed relationship and are hiding your marriage from others. 

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*One way to hinder your prayers is by mistreating your wife. I believe same goes for when the woman mistreats her husband. Marriage is sacred just as life and sex is.

"In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God's gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered." 1 Pet 3:7