Nobody wants to sit there and think about the fact their boyfriend could be cheating. But the reality is that it does happen. But just because it’s a common reality doesn’t make it hurt any less. In fact, it probably makes it feel even worse.
Cheating is one of the most horrible things someone could do in a relationship not to mention cowardly. Coming from someone who’s been cheated on before, it doesn’t feel too great, either. But some people just can’t handle being in a committed relationship, so they choose to be unfaithful. While most boyfriends try hard to hide their cheating ways, there are some surefire signs that will tell you he’s not being a very good boyfriend. His guilt might override his senses and cause him to slip up every now and then, allowing you the opportunity to catch him!
Just because your boyfriend might be guilty of some of these signs doesn’t mean he’s necessarily guilty of cheating, though. Stress, anxiety, and other things in his life could be the reason behind his sketchy actions.
Nonetheless, below are some of the common signs of cheating that we’ve put together for you. So if they begin topile up, you may just have a cheater on your hands.
# He’s distant
If you’ve noticed his attention is not on you, and he seems even more distant than when he’s in one of his “go away” moods, it’s definitely a sign something is wrong.
It could be that he’s just stressed with work, but it could also mean he’s got something else going on and wants to keep his distance from you so as not to give his secret away.
# He doesn’t look at his texts or calls around youWhen his phone rings or buzzes and you’re in the room, does he just ignore it without even taking it out to see who it is? If this is how he’s always been, that’s fine. But if this is new behavior, it’s a HUGE indication that he’s hiding something.
# He’s always late for plans
Some men just happen to be late for everything. You know who they are! But if he’s off somewhere you don’t know about and shows up late for plans you’ve had for a while, something fishy might be going on.
# His excuses don’t add upIf, in addition to his being late, his excuses just don’t add up or make any sense at all, it’s a sign he might be cheating. Vague excuses are also a telltale giveaway that he’s up to no good.
# You feel like something is offYour gut instinct is there for a reason. It’s a biological way for our bodies to alert our minds that something isn’t quite right. If you have a gut-wrenching feeling that something feels wrong, do some more digging, especially if he’s been acting strange. It could be a sign your boyfriend is cheating.
# He’s spending less and less time with youEven if you’re both at home, if he’s been deciding to spend more time watching TV in the bedroom instead of with you in the living room, it could be a subtle sign that something’s going on.
Many men who cheat avoid spending time with the person they’re “committed” to because they fear they might slip-up and say something, or they might even feel guilty and can’t even stand to look at you.
# He’s spending more time with his friendsEverybody needs time with their friends. However, if he’s been spending extra time with his friends and being vague about what they’re doing or where they’re going, he could be seeing a different “friend” than you think.
# He put a lock on his phone when he didn’t have one beforeI always got a horrible feeling whenever one of my ex-boyfriends would randomly put a passcode on his phone when he’d never had one before. To me, that raises red flags because it means he’s trying to hide something.
# Your sex life is lackingNot just in the amount, but also in how connected you feel to him. If your man is getting some from someone else, he won’t be in the mood so much with you. And when the two of you do get down under the sheets, you might not feel as connected to him as you did before.
# Your sex life is differentWhen you do get some one-on-one sexy time with your man and he starts pulling out these random sex moves you’ve never seen, it might be cause for concern. Some boyfriends who cheat bring their bedroom antics from their other lovers into your bedroom. You’ll notice.
However, if your love life is lacking, this could be a time to spice things up a little, and not necessarily a sign that he’s having an affair.