Cheating is something many people in committed romantic relationships are afraid their partner might be doing.
Being unfaithful towards a partner involves betraying their trust if you are in a monogamous relationship.
But could you tell if a partner is cheating on you? There are certain signs that make it easier to tell.
Patti Wood, a body language and relationships expert, told This Is Insider magazine that someone’s change in behaviour might be a sure sign they are being unfaithful.
There is a certain telltale sign that recurs time and time again in relationships where someone is cheating, according to Patti.
If your partner is avoiding serious conversation at all costs it could be a sign that they are cheating on you.
She explained: “If you’re telling your partner that you’re feeling a certain way and they smile, that is not a normal reaction for a loving partner to have. Dupers delight is when they get pleasure from your pain.”
“Intuitively you can usually tell the difference between someone who is trying to avoid a conversation and someone who is getting pleasure out of seeing you upset. That’s a huge red flag.”
However, this is not the only sign your partner might be cheating on you with someone else.
Apparently, another sign is when your partner begins to spend a lot more time on their personal hygiene.
Signs of this include them showering more often or wearing a new aftershave or perfume.
This might be because they are trying to hide the scent of someone else, or putting in the effort to impress whoever they are cheating with.
“If you’re noticing them put a little more time into self-care, and it’s not for you, then they are probably doing it for someone else,” said Patti.
Earlier this year, it was revealed what kind of person your partner might be cheating with.
Cheating in a relationship is increasingly common, with one in five British adults saying they’ve had an affair. But what is it that makes a person take the leap – to go from being tempted to being an adulterer?
There are certain traits that husbands and wives are most attracted to when considering an affair, according to a new survey by Ashley Madison, the married dating website.
The website surveyed 1,010 of its members to come up with the top five qualities men and women look for when they’re thinking about being unfaithful.
The most popular quality was humour at 27 percent for women and 19 percent for men, proving that affairs aren’t always solely physical.
Next came passion, which was slightly more important for men at 18 percent, with 15 percent of women ranking it important.
Third was intelligence at 14 percent for men and 12 percent for women.