Polite Disengagement - Warning Signs of Emotional Cheating
The following behaviors may indicate that a spouse is in love with someone else, but still has feelings for you.
- May seem to need more space, privacy, autonomy, or time to self
- May seem bored with you, family, work, or home life
- May seem emotionally distant or checked out
- May not say “I love you” as much or express affection
- Less excitement to see you or enjoyment to be around you
- May express concerns about being in love or the relationship
- May seem reluctant to make future commitments and plans
- May offer excuses about not planning future trips, vacations, and family visits
- May try to avoid conflict, fighting or arguments
- Less interest in having sex or sex is less passionate
- May feel like your partner is going through the motions or seem distant during sex
- Less expression or sharing of feeling
- Sudden changes in schedule is making it difficult to spend time together
- Partner may seem depressed, distant, confused, or caught day dreaming
- Unusual mood swings
- Unusual phone activity or text messaging
- Suddenly keeps cell phone away from you
- May try to fix perceived insecurities (e.g. lose weight, workout, new clothes)
- May be more difficult to reach or get a hold of than before
- Phone calls might not be returned right away
Essentially, a spouse or partner who acts like this may be in love with someone else, but does not want to hurt you.
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