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Warning Signs of Cheating Spouses

Is Your Spouse Cheating?

By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com

Here are some warning signs that your spouse could be cheating on you.

  • Your spouse seems bored. Bored with you, with job, with kids, with hobbies, with life in general.

  • Your spouse seems to want danger or thrills in his/her life.

  • There is considerably less intimacy in your relationship. Your sex life is practically non-existent.

  • Your spouse has a low self-esteem.

  • You notice your spouse has a sense of confusion about self.

  • You spouse has become lazy, especially around the house.

  • You can't get your spouse to communicate with you.

  • Your spouse gets very defensive if you mention infidelity or affairs.

  • Your spouse is suddenly more attentive than usual.

  • Your mate is working longer hours at work.

  • Your spouse is dressing nicer, looking nicer.

  • You notice charges on credit card statement that don't make sense.

  • Your spouse is indifferent to family events like birthdays and holidays.

  • You find your partner has been lying to you about a variety of things.

  • Money becomes more of an issue between the two of you.

  • He/she doesn't want to go anywhere or do anything with you anymore.

  • You can't even get your mate to fight with you.

  • You feel as if you are being avoided.

  • Your partner abandons religious faith.

  • Your spouse seems more secretive.

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