Cheating isn’t just confined to the notion that your partner may be physically being involved with someone. In fact, emotional cheating can be just as painful. When you feel like you and your spouse are disconnected, chances are, there might be someone out there that he or she is confiding on.

What is emotional cheating?

Emotional cheating is defined as infidelity in terms of words, feelings, or actions. Some people may try to draw the line that people only cheat when they have a physical affair with someone. However, this is far from the truth. Any form of infidelity is a form of cheating, and often it can be the gateway to many other stronger forms of an affair.

How do you deal with an emotionally cheating partner?

Do you want a step-by-step guide on dealing with an emotionally cheating partner? I encourage you to look at this guide to Save Your Marriage, which is designed by counselors who have a wide range of experience from couples who got back together after an emotional affair.

In this post, we will also be looking at signs that your partner may be emotionally cheating on you.

What are the signs of emotional cheating?

1. Your partner feels emotionally distant with you

Do you notice when you say “I love you”, but your partner is not saying it back? Or maybe you are trying to be comforting to him or her with your actions but all you get is a blank stance or even a cold shoulder. When you feel like your partner is emotionally distant, it could be a sign.

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2. They seem to be on their phones all the time

Your partner may not be a gadget freak before, but you notice they their eyes are constantly glued on their smartphones all the time. Do you notice if it’s just e-mails, Facebook, or is it a messaging app? You can try to ask what they are doing on their phones and try to decipher their reactions. If they seem nervous or defensive, it could also be a sign. To add to this, your partner may be taking calls privately more than ever before.

3. They suddenly changed their accounts passwords

Your partner may be used to giving their passwords all the time in their accounts, but now, they seem all the more secretive. When you try to log-in as you freely did before, you noticed that they changed their accounts recently. Could it be that they are protecting something?

4. There’s something different in the way they talk, mannerism, or even the way they message

They say that people change based on the kinds of people they interact with. One of the subtlest signs of emotional cheating is when you notice that your partner’s way of talking has changed. Is she using weird expressions that she didn’t use before? Does he have new mannerisms that weren’t there in the past? Are they using some different emojis or things that seem off when they leave your messages?

Not to be paranoid, but it can also be a sign that they are talking to someone else.

5. They are easily irritated and compare you with other people

The way that they are annoyed with you is quite a surprise. You wonder if it’s just a temper tantrum or if it’s something else. To add to that, they are also constantly comparing you to other people. Take note of the names they mention or the people they associate with. It could give you clues as to what is really going on.

If you want to find out about your emotionally cheating partner, do this.

There are many ways to find out if your partner is really cheating or not. You can try this highly-recommended tool to get insider information, or you can confidently ask. After all, honesty in relationships is what couples need to make their bond stronger.

If you ever did find out that your partner is emotionally cheating on you, there’s still hope. You can look into the Save Your Marriage guide for more comprehensive ways to recover your relationship after an affair, or you can learn to forgive in the hopes of making the relationship better.

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If your issues are deep-seated than just emotional cheating, we encourage you to share your story with us. We will be happy to listen and counsel you, pray with you, and guide you in the steps that you need.

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