Regardless of your age, how many relationships you’ve been in, how long those relationships have been, or how long you’ve known the person for – it’s sometimes difficult to read whether or not a person is being faithful. Whether your partner is just opting for extra privacy, or if they’ve lost complete interest in the relationship is difficult to figure out. You can consider these to be the redflags of a possible affair; the more they exhibit the more confirmation you have that they’re most likely over your relationship.
1. No affection is shared in public places
There’s nothing that illustrates more clearly, “Hey I’m just not that into you,” then when your partner refuses to show any kind of affection in public. If there’s still affection at home, there’s no reason why it should stop once you’re in front of others. Either they don’t want to be seen with you or they’re scared they might run into someone they’d rather avoid.
2. Flaking-out on your plans is becoming frequent
You’ve been dating for a while now and you’ve noticed that whenever you make specific plans, somehow something “important” tends to come up. First it’s a work emergency, then something with their friend, then a possible family affair which needs to be tended to – all of which conveniently occur when you make plans. You think it may be a coincidence, we think not. Last minute cancellations are the most suspicious ones, what came up that was so important that they needed to flake 2 minutes before it was time to head out – that’s the question you should be asking yourself.
3. “No” on all your ideas
Before you’re even finished with your sentence, they’re already explaining why it’s a bad idea. This is not only demeaning for you, but it doesn’t leave you much influence in the relationship. The ball is always in their court and they’ll keep it that way, especially if they’ve got more important things (people) in mind.
4. Ignoring your calls and text messages
This redflag usually means one of two things. One, they’re too busy to be calling/texting you back. Two, you aren’t an important enough priority to call/text you back in a timely manner – both a negative thing. Regardless of whether or not your partner is busy, they should text/call you back eventually – if this never happens you should take the hint and avoid re-calling/texting. You also have to consider why they’re not able to call/text you back – what exactly are they busy with… another person perhaps?
5. They refuse to let you leave some belongings at their place
Another redflag that usually means A. they don’t really want any evidence of you around because they’re hiding something B. they don’t want to give you a reason to come over again. If you notice that they rather you bundle everything up and take it back to your place, chances are they’re just not that into you.