Common Mistakes Cheaters Make In Their Relationships

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  • Author John Foley
  • Published December 20, 2008
  • Word count 659

Do you suspect that your spouse or your romantic partner is cheating on you? If you do, you may be looking for ways to catch him or her in action. Fortunately for you, this may be easier to do than you originally thought. Why? Because many cheaters make simple, yet costly mistakes in their relationships.

As stated above, many cheaters make mistakes. These mistakes can actually make it much easier for you to catch your cheating spouse or romantic partner. A few of the common mistakes that cheaters, both men and women, make are outlined below.

Mistake # 1 – Believing They Won’t Get Caught

The biggest mistake that cheaters make is believing that they won’t get caught. This often leads cheaters to become bolder, braver, as well as display reckless behavior. Yes, it is true that some men and women are able to carry on affairs for years without their spouses or romantic partners knowing, but this is actually quite rare. Due to the other mistakes that are listed below, most cheaters end up getting caught at one time or another.

Mistake # 2 – Believing Their Partner Will Forgive Them

If you are unfortunate enough to learn that your spouse or romantic partner is cheating on you, you may be surprised with their actions. Many cheaters, regardless of gender, appear shocked when their significant other is upset. This is because many cheaters expect their partners to automatically forgive them, like by writing off the cheating as a simple mistake.

Mistake # 3 – Believing They Did or Are Doing Nothing Wrong

As previously stated, many cheaters expect not to get caught and those who do get caught expect to be forgiven right away. These same individuals likely believe that they aren’t doing anything wrong. The good news for you though is that men and women who assume they aren’t doing anything wrong by cheating, don’t always cover their tracks. This means that it should be easier for you to catch a cheating spouse or romantic partner and take the appropriate action.

Mistake # 4 – Changing Their Appearance

When men and women have affairs, they often feel revived. This often results in them wanting to take better care of themselves and improve their physical appearance. Of course, it is important to remember that there may be a good reason for your significant other to get a makeover or change their wardrobe, but it is often a sign of cheating. In fact, it is such a common and well-known sign that you have to wonder what your significant other is thinking when openly making these changes.

Mistake # 5 – Making Themselves Unavailable

When a husband, wife, boyfriend, or girlfriend suspects that their partner is cheating on them, they often try and contact their significant other whey they don’t know where they are. This contact is often made by phone. One mistake that cheaters make is not picking up the phone. Yes, they are probably "busy," but cheaters who answer the phone and come up with a plausible excuse for not being home or being out of reach, are likely to get away with cheating longer.

Mistake # 6 – Talking Too Much or Flaunting Affair

In keeping with the mistake of believing that they will get away with it, many cheaters make the mistake of talking about their affair or getting braver. This may involve going out in public, as opposed to meeting in secret. What many cheaters do not realize is that people talk, even the people who they believe they can trust and those closest to them. In fact, this is how many people become aware of a cheating spouse or romantic partner; they hear the rumors that are flying.

The above mentioned mistakes are just a few of the many, but common mistakes that cheaters make. Be on the lookout for a few of these mistakes, as they may be a good sign that you significant other is cheating on you.

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