Signs of Online Cheating

Unfortunately, the Internet has been used for many years as a place to meet people for infidelity and cheating. Here are some of the signs.

Signs of Online Cheating

These are some of the signs to look for if you suspect someone of cheating online. While just one or two of these things does not mean that cheating is occurring, a combination of them, and how impactful each of these is your personal life, can mean that a spouse or loved one could be cheating.

First off, online cheating involves a lot of secrecy. If a partner has suddenly become a lot more secretive, and you know it's probably not a surprise birthday present or birthday party, there might be things to look into. When people are reaching out to strangers online for sex, dating, and intimate conversation, there are many things that they may do to prevent a partner from finding out.

First off, email, cell phones, and other electronic devices will be protected with pin numbers. Many people do this for regular security, but if they have not done this with you and have started to, it could be a sign. Another way that people tend to become secretive is answering specific phone calls and text messages in the other room, hiding their phone screen, switching email tabs when you walk by (often), and other noticeable behaviors like these.

They may also have secret social media accounts that they have not told you about. If they have social media accounts that you are not allowed to friend them on, they may be hiding something about themselves.

Social media accounts can also be notable if extremely provocative comments, and large amounts of likes, are coming from the same new friend on your partner's social media account. Many people decide to have separate friend groups, but it is still a good idea to be aware and talk with your partner about their friends. This cannot only put everyone's mind at ease if they are feeling jumpy, but can also provide significant benefits that come from having new topics to talk about.

A paper trail is also a great place to figure out what your spouse is so secretive about. The browser history on their computer, your cell phone bills, and other documentation can help you uncover a secret, if there is one.

Additionally, if a person is suddenly a lot more obsessed with responding to their text messages, emails, and social media platforms, and they weren't before, it may be something to look into. A lot of people are close to addicted to their electronic devices, but for people who aren't this change of behavior could be a sign of something else.

Weird behavior and evidence of a double life can also mean that something strange is going on. It doesn't always mean cheating, but often people who are cheating will overcompensate and have behavioral changes that they might not notice, but you do.

What to Do About Online Cheating

Communication is the most crucial part of any relationship, even the ones where one person might be having an affair. It is vital to revisit conversations and talk about your feelings within a relationship.

This can be a great time to make sure that there are clear rules about what is and is not cheating in your relationship. People have different views on what constitutes cheating, and it can be quite complex in this digital age.

If cheating is happening, marriage counseling may be an option to consider. Again, talk with your partner if you have negative feelings, it might be cheating, but it might be something else.