Relationships rely on honest communication, and when you have a feeling your girlfriend may be cheating, it can be disheartening. Before jumping to any conclusions, take a deep breath and think. The best thing you can do is assess what’s going on and be aware of the signs. This way, you can talk to her openly and honestly. To help, we’ve put together a list of signs that your girlfriend may be sleeping with someone else. Read on to learn what to look out for and what steps to take if she is cheating.
How to Know if She Slept with Someone Else
While it’s best to have an open conversation if you’re concerned about cheating, here are a few signs your girlfriend may be sleeping with someone else:
- She starts losing interest in your relationship and sex.
- She’s protective of her phone or preoccupied with your schedule.
- She switches up her hygiene routine or changes clothes more frequently.
- She becomes super busy all the time.
- She stops making future plans with you.
Is your girlfriend being extra moody or hostile? Uncharacteristic behavior is an immediate sign that something’s wrong. If your girlfriend’s seeing someone else, she may start picking random fights with you or being uncharacteristically giddy. These could be signs she’s checked out of the relationship or is overcompensating for her guilt.
- Think back to how she used to act. The best way to tell if someone’s lying is to spot differences in their normal behavior.
- Acting differently doesn’t always mean she’s slept with someone else. You care about her, so sit down and have an honest conversation about how she’s doing. Drastic mood changes could be signs of a deeper emotional or physical problem.
Does her body language change when she’s with you? Rapid hand movements, itching, and lack of eye contact could be a sign that your girlfriend’s lying. Pay attention to how her body reacts when you ask a question. She may be able to convincingly tell a lie, but her body may say otherwise. Here are some body language clues to look out for:
- Hand gestures after she speaks.
- Rocking back and forth.
- Shuffling feet.
- Playing with her hair.
- Looking at everything but you.
- Rubbing lips together.
A cheating girlfriend will lose interest in your life. She’s suddenly quieter around you and doesn’t ask nearly the same amount of questions as before. In other words, she’s become distant. For example, maybe she doesn’t notice when you’re upset or tired from a long day like she used to, or she doesn’t seem to be listening when you talk to her. These could be signs she’s thinking about someone else and unintentionally ignoring you.
- By ignoring you, she’s closed herself off to protect her emotions or suppress feelings of guilt when she’s around you.
- Similarly, she may become too attentive. This could be a sign of guilt as she’s trying to compensate for her infidelity.
- Try to be more attentive and ask yourself if both of your hearts are in the relationship.
Do you find it hard to reach your girlfriend lately? Her schedule’s suddenly picked up out-of-the-blue, and she’s been canceling plans left and right. Maybe she starts working late, going out more than usual, or makes excuses that don’t seem to add up. These could be signs that she’s spending time with someone else.
- If she usually spends late nights at the office or always seems to call to change dinner plans, this may not be out of character for her. Notice her current behavior and compare it to how she’s acted in the past.
- Give your girlfriend the benefit of the doubt before you jump to conclusions. Maybe she is swamped at work or got caught up with friends.
- If she’s told you nothing but the truth before, you have reason to trust her. But if things start not adding up and she gives you a reason to think she’s lying, she may be taking advantage of your trust.
Does your girlfriend leave the room to use her phone? If she’s cheating, she may start using her phone more frequently than before. She’ll be more hesitant about showing you things on her phone and will make sure it’s with her at every moment. This is a big red flag, especially if she’s never hidden her phone from you before.
- Notice if she’s deleting texts or her browsing history. This could mean she’s trying to get rid of any evidence of cheating.
- Ask your girlfriend if you can look at their phone. If she gets deflective, she’s most likely hiding something.
- If your girlfriend hasn’t given you any other reason to think she’s being unfaithful, have a little trust. Who knows? Maybe she’s planning a surprise party for you!