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

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 He becomes distant and withdrawn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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