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20 common signs that your husband is cheating and the effects of cheating in a relationship

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Is your husband acting weird lately and you feel that he might be cheating on you? Here are the common signs your husband is cheating. But please do know that your “kutob” is just and kutob if you didn’t confront your husband about how you feel. You will also learn in this article the effects of cheating in a relationship. 

“Kutob” is a Filipino term that refers to an intuition or a feeling of premonition. It is often associated with a strong sense of foreboding or a feeling that something bad is about to happen.

It can be likened to a gut feeling or instinct that cannot be explained by logic or reason. In some cases, people may also use the term “kutob” to describe a hunch or a feeling of certainty about something. Even if there is no evidence to support it.

20 common signs that your husband might be cheating

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Some common signs that may indicate your husband is cheating:

  1. He becomes distant and withdrawn
  2. Your husband starts working late or going on frequent business trips
  3. He is defensive when you ask him questions about his whereabouts
  4. Your husband starts to take better care of his appearance
  5. He seems to have less interest in intimacy with you
  6. Your husband  becomes secretive with his phone and computer
  7. He has unexplained charges on his credit card or bank statements
  8. Your husband starts to act defensive or angry when you bring up his fidelity
  9. He has sudden changes in his routine or habits
  10. Your husband becomes more critical or argumentative with you
  11. He spends less time with you and more time with his friends or alone
  12. Your husband starts to avoid eye contact or physical affection
  13. He becomes emotionally distant and disconnected
  14. Your husband becomes defensive when you try to initiate conversations about your relationship
  15. He starts to spend more money than usual
  16. Your husband seems less interested in the activities you used to enjoy together
  17. He becomes more secretive about his passwords and online activity
  18. Your husband starts to take longer to respond to your calls or messages
  19. He becomes less interested in planning or discussing your future together
  20. Your husband becomes more critical or suspicious of you, accusing you of cheating or being unfaithful.

It is important to keep in mind that these signs may not always indicate infidelity, and it is important to have an open and honest conversation with your partner to address any concerns or suspicions.

5 signs of cheating from different studies

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There have been several studies conducted on the topic of infidelity and the signs that may indicate a partner is cheating. Here are some findings from these studies:

  1. Changes in behavior: One study found that changes in behavior, such as a partner becoming more distant or emotionally withdrawn, were one of the most common signs of infidelity.
  2. Secrecy: Another study found that increased secrecy, such as a partner becoming more guarded about their phone or computer, was a common sign of infidelity.
  3. Lack of intimacy: A lack of intimacy or a decrease in sexual activity was also found to be a common sign of infidelity in some studies.
  4. Increased work-related activities: One study found that an increase in work-related activities, such as working late or going on frequent business trips, was a common sign of infidelity.
  5. Emotional detachment: Another study found that emotional detachment, such as a partner becoming less interested in spending time together or showing less affection, was a common sign of infidelity.

It’s important to keep in mind that these signs alone may not be definitive proof of infidelity. And it’s essential to have an open and honest conversation with your partner to address any concerns or suspicions.

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Effects of cheating in a relationship

Cheating can have a devastating impact on a relationship, and the effects can be long-lasting. Here are some of the potential effects of cheating in a relationship:

  1. Loss of trust: When one partner cheats, it can shatter the trust that was the foundation of the relationship. Trust is essential to the health and well-being of any relationship. And it can be difficult to rebuild once it has been broken.
  2. Emotional pain: The betrayed partner may experience intense emotional pain, including feelings of betrayal, anger, and sadness. This can lead to a breakdown in communication and emotional intimacy in the relationship.
  3. Low self-esteem: The betrayed partner may feel that they were not enough or not worthy of their partner’s love and attention. This can lead to low self-esteem and feelings of inadequacy.
  4. Guilt and shame: The partner who cheated may experience feelings of guilt and shame, which can affect their self-esteem and their ability, to be honest, and open in the relationship.
  5. Fear of future infidelity: The betrayed partner may develop a fear of future infidelity, which can lead to increased jealousy and mistrust in the relationship.
  6. Relationship breakdown: In some cases, cheating can lead to the breakdown of the relationship, as the betrayed partner may be unable to forgive or move past the infidelity.

 

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