5 digital signs that your boyfriend is cheating (2024)

A secret affair is like a bomb. You feel shocked, furious and humiliated. You feel betrayed, your trust has been betrayed. But for many people, the worst part is not the act itself, but the secrecy.

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If you think you're in this particular trap, technology can help you explore the alleged infidelity. Our devices have changed the way we interact, and that includes bullsh*t. You may not believe the denials, and your partner's digital footprint may confirm or refute your worst fears. Here are six common signs that your partner is cheating.

1. Suddenly unable to let go

Until recently, your significant other was a total critic of technology. His or her smartphone was left behind. It was forgotten in the bags. Calls and texts were missed; nothing special.

Now everything has changed. Your partner is constantly sending messages. The phone is always pointed away from you. They constantly struggle to keep the phone within reach. When it's time for bed, they no longer put their phone on the bedside table - it's always hidden under the pillow. This is a common red flag.

When you start a relationship, you text and call all the time. As relationships grow and mature, this type of behavior usually decreases. There is less need to impress each other. You get used to each other's rhythms.

So if your partner texts a lot and doesn't mention the recipient's name or downplays the importance of their correspondence, it's natural to question their actions. They may become defensive and wonder out loud why you care so much. Their behavior has clearly changed.

Cheating isn't limited to texting. Cheaters often use laptops and tablets, and even hidden apps, to communicate with a lover.

A new favorite place to text is Google Docs. Your partner may claim to be working instead of sexting with a new lover.

2. Your spyware shows evidence

Every now and then people leave their phones unattended, especially in familiar environments. Most people respect each other's privacy, but suspicion often leads to snooping. Tap or click for 5 quick and easy ways tostop snoopers in their tracks.

Yes, you can use spy apps, but there are many tools already installed on smartphones. If your partner uses an Apple device connected to a family account, make sure you turn on location sharing. This allows you to find the device by logging into iCloud.com and clicking Find My iPhone or using the Find My Friends app.

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If you really want specific details about where your partner frequents and he or she uses an iPhone, you're in luck. In Settings, there is a Location Services feature that lists all the places the phone has been recently. You'll find a list of cities they've been to, which you can tap and specific addresses will open. To access this feature:

●KlikInstitutions

● Tap upPrivacy

●VælgLocation services

●Scroll downSystem services

●VælgImportant places. Here you will find a log of locations visited

Note: If your partner has a passcode for their iPhone, you'll need to enter it before you can see the list of locations.

If your partner uses an Android phone and is signed in to Google on a shared computer, you can type "Find My Phone" into the search box. You will then be shown the location of the phone. Google is a simple program that can accidentally leave you logged in, so this can be an easily accessible clue.

3. Password changes

Even if your partner's phone is locked, there are a number of spy apps and services you can use to monitor their device.

For example, Highster Mobile uses the "over the air" method to download and install itself on a phone. During installation, enter the phone number of the phone you want to monitor.

Activate the app by entering the license key, which you will receive immediately after paying for the service. Log into your account from your mobile phone, laptop or tablet and view the information uploaded from the phone you are currently monitoring.

4. A very special phone or SIM card

The smartest scammers may use a separate phone or SIM card to keep phone communications discreet. A SIM card is especially bad because your partner can use the same device and then turn off the entire amount of data without anyone noticing.

The only danger is that you may find this phone or card that unlocks the entire parallel universe. If your partner resorts to planning this complex, infidelity may be just the tip of the iceberg. They may have a serious pathological problem.

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5. Geheime cloudaccounts

One of the easiest ways to store data is in the cloud, where it's private, accessible, and easy to share with a secret lover. Cloud storage has become commonplace to discreetly store photos, videos and apps - artifacts of an affair.

Even smarter, there are apps that can clone other apps, such as WhatsApp, Instagram and more, and hide the cloned versions behind an icon that looks like a calculator, for example. These cloned versions can be used to communicate with a loved one.

Suspecting cheating can quickly lead you down a dark path. Spying on your partner is not a healthy way to deal with your fears and should be your last resort. And be warned: you could even get into legal trouble if you go too far.

I've spoken to many demoted spouses over the years and I've heard all the stories. My advice is to always be open and honest with your partner, because affairs are usually the result of more systemic relationship problems.

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