Communication Breakdown:
- Difficulty communicating openly and honestly.
- Increased conflicts and disagreements.
- Avoiding conversations or stonewalling.
- Reduced interest in sharing daily events or expressing "I love you."
Focus on Physical Appearance:
- Sudden changes in grooming habits or wardrobe.
- Wearing new clothes or styles significantly different from the usual style.
- Preoccupation with physical attractiveness or excessive time spent on appearance.
Increased Absence From Home:
- Spending more time away from home for work, hobbies, or social events.
- Vague or evasive answers about whereabouts or activities.
- Dismissal of your interest in their new activities or hobbies.
- Frequent business trips or extended working hours.
Shifting Attitudes:
- Exhibiting low self-esteem, confusion, or guilt.
- Engaging in risky or thrilling behaviors.
- Becoming more negative, critical, or withdrawn.
- Picking fights or becoming defensive when questioned about behavior.
Deception and Lies:
- Dishonesty about activities, whereabouts, or emotional state.
- Nervousness or hesitation when questioned about behavior.
- Anxious or secretive behavior, like avoiding eye contact or changing the subject.
- Concerns expressed by family or friends about their behavior or dishonesty.
Evasive Behavior:
- Feeling neglected or avoided by your partner.
- Lack of interest in spending time together or participating in couple activities.
- Disinterest during conversations or wandering eyes.
- Neglecting religious beliefs or spiritual practices.
Unwarranted Accusations of Cheating:
- Constantly accusing you of cheating without basis or evidence.
- Questioning your loyalty or fidelity instead of answering questions about their behavior.
- Insisting you're "being shady" or suspicious when they exhibit questionable behavior.
Indifference:
- Boredom or lack of interest in you, your relationship, children, hobbies, or life.
- Laziness or lack of effort in maintaining the household or the relationship.
- Indifference towards family events or important milestones.
- Lack of jealousy or concern when you spend time with others.
Changes in Intimacy:
- Significant decrease in sexual intimacy or connection.
- Little to no sex or sudden changes in sexual preferences or behavior.
- Introducing new or unusual sexual activities that make you uncomfortable.
- Discovering a sexually transmitted infection despite being faithful.
Money Troubles:
- Credit card charges or financial irregularities that can't be explained.
- Increased financial stress or difficulty paying bills.
- Halting or canceling plans for significant purchases or investments.
Technology Changes:
- Being unreachable or unresponsive for extended periods or at specific times.
- Changing or hiding passwords or security settings on their devices.
- Constant texting, taking phone calls in private or away from you.
- Disabling cloud sharing or location tracking features on their devices.
- Reduced social media use or engagement.
- Frequent clearing of browser history or deleting messages.
- Odd or inconsistent exercise patterns on fitness tracker.