Feeling Trapped – Warning Signs of Emotional Cheating – No Way Out

The following behaviors may indicate that a spouse is in love with someone else, but does not see a way to get out of his or her marriage.

Seems annoyed, frustrated, or unhappy
Quick to display anger, hostility, criticism, and perhaps abuse
Lack of interest in sex or affection
Less intimacy, sharing, talking, and disclosures
May be difficult to start fight with partner, because he or she does not care
Spouse or partner does his or her own thing and becomes indifferent to doing things together
Frequent time out of the house and away from home
May miss or cancel events with you
Little regard for your feelings, wants and concerns
You may feel like you are being avoided, ignored, or dismissed
Will avoid having sex—just goes through motions or lack of interest
Does not respond to “I love you” or other forms of affection
Sudden need for privacy, space, autonomy, or freedom
May fight more over money
Little interest in things around the house
Develops active life outside of home and relationship
Spends a lot of time on the computer, phone, or text messaging
Unavailable, unpredictable, and hard to get a hold of
Erratic changes in work schedule
Sudden change or concern with appearance, interests and hobbies
Forgets anniversaries, birthdays, and special occasions

Essentially, a spouse or partner who acts like this may be in love with someone else, but does not see way out of their current relationship.