Will They Cheat Again?

So the worst has happened. Your partner or spouse has cheated on you. Perhaps once, perhaps several times. But relationships are complex and many couples decide to work on moving past it after one of them has cheated to try and restore their connection with one another. In many cases this starts couples down a path of reconciliation, truth and renewed love. This involves intense communication, heartfelt apologies and often the help of an outside couple’s counselor.

Unfortunately, in other cases, someone who has cheated will cheat again, despite efforts made by the couple to reconcile. Relationships can be very tricky once trust between you has been tested and broken. If you are the victim of a cheating partner, there are likely several insecurities and a mistrust that will follow you into the rest of your relationship.

Not everyone will cheat again. But if your partner has cheated and you are concerned that they have done it again, or that they will consider doing it again, there are many signs to watch out for:

1. Keep an eye out for patterns that are similar to the first time they cheated. Does it feel the same? Are they displaying the same habits or actions? This could be them falling back into their old ways.

2. If they get defensive about your insecurities surrounding their infidelity, this could be a sign of guilt that they are continuing to disrespect your relationship behind your back. They should not only be open to listening to your feelings, but should be respectful of any new boundaries you have set in your relationship moving forward.

3. Are they willing to continue to work on your relationship? Are they putting in the effort to rectify your connection and re-build the trust? Apathy can be a sure sign that they are not committed enough to you or your relationship to discontinue their cheating habits.

4. How honest is your partner in general? Are they forthcoming with their thoughts, feelings and habits? Are they keen to tell you about your day? If someone is generally withholding, they are more likely to be concealing deeper secrets.

5. Gaslighting is a key indicator of continued infidelity. You have every right to feel your feelings after being cheated on. But if your partner is deflecting the blame or the anger back onto you, or if they are calling you paranoid for any continued mistrust, it could be a sign of cheating.

6. What is your gut telling you? Do you still feel like something is wrong? Your gut can often be your smartest private investigator and you would be smart to trust it.

If you find yourself relating to any of the issues above, your partner may still be cheating on you. There are many ways you could catch your partner in the act, but the most discreet way to validate your concerns are to recruit the help of a professional private investigator. An investigator will use sophisticated and discrete tools and techniques to discover the truth of the matter, whether your partner is cheating or not.

Call Investigation Hotline today and let us help you put your fears to bed.