5 Subtle Changes That Can Mean The End Of Your Relationship

When your husband takes a shower the minute he gets home, or your wife answers her calls outside the room or in the bathroom, is there a good chance that your spouse is cheating on you? Well, that’s what movies and popular culture would seem to make us believe. However, this isn’t always so. What subtle changes in your partner actually signal troubles ahead?

We’ve all had our share of failed relationships. Things start off rosy. Butterflies in the stomach, picnic at the park, dinner date at a swanky restaurant, and hot sex afterwards. It’s the honeymoon phase. However, as many relationships do, feelings wane, and from there, things can go south slowly or swiftly.

# More hours spent on the phone

Some people nowadays seem to spend more time on their phones rather than interacting with the people around them. Phones and the various mobile apps and games make for a compelling source of entertainment. This is normal.

However, if your partner seems to be spending way more time on the phone than they previously did, then it can be a red flag. They might be texting somebody or spending more time chatting on social media apps. Or, it may also be that they just downloaded a new addictive game.

# Exaggerated phone awareness

Phones are a ubiquitous presence in our daily lives, and as such, phone security is a must. You put a security code on it to deter other people from looking at its contents. You always have it with you, so as not to lose it. However, when these security measures seem overblown, then you might have to be on alert.

If your partner seems to take their phone wherever they are, even when in the shower and even if the only thing that can open the phone is a fingerprint scan or a 12-character code, and you have never even tried to look at their phone before, then it can be a red flag. They might be hiding something pretty serious to go through all those lengths.

# Second phone

If modern TV shows are to be believed, the moment a person gets a second phone or a disposable phone, they might be hiding an illicit affair, or worse, an illegal activity. When they have to go outside the room or to the bathroom just to answer a call, then something might be up. Be observant, but don’t be paranoid. They might just be talking with their friends about your surprise birthday party.

# Frequent nights out

Spending time with friends or with other people is a healthy part of being in a relationship. An occasional night out with your friends provides a welcome respite from the demands of the relationship and allows the partners to recharge. However, if you see a sudden spike on these night outs, you might want to inquire further. Thrice a week night-outs for months in a row is surely a cause for concern.

# Wine and whine

An occasional glass of wine at dinner is normal. However, if for every argument you have, their first instinct is to grab a wine glass, something may be amiss. If you find them coming home drunk more nights than they usually do, then it’s a red flag. They might be having a problem, at work or otherwise, that they can’t share with you.