A dating expert has outlined some key indicators that you could be in a relationship with a future cheater.
Infidelity, as cruel as it is, is pretty common in the UK, with one in five adults admitting to cheating on their partner at some point.
And according to a YouGov survey, men will tend to have an affair with a co-worker, while women are more likely to sleep with their friends.
Now, relationship coach Louanne Ward is back with some unique dating advice, telling her 25,000 followers on Instagram that 'cheating is not random, it follows patterns'.
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Fresh off revealing the six signs your friend might try it on with your partner, the Australian expert has now shared the six tell-tale signs she reckons predict your loved one might be a cheater, or is about to cheat.
They've cheated with you before
Louanne said that people who start a relationship 'through infidelity are significantly more likely to repeat that pattern'.
"The mental barrier has already been crossed. How they got you often predicts how they'll lose you," she added.
Their parents cheated
The matchmaker claims that data shows that adults whose parents were involved in an affair are more likely to have one themselves.
"What's learned in childhood becomes a template for adult relationships," she said.
Gender imbalance at work
If there are more women than men at work, or vice versa, that could indicate a problem.
"Research shows people in gender-imbalanced work environments have significantly higher infidelity rates," Louanne insisted.
"Over 30 percent of affairs begin at work. Constant proximity and workplace bonding create opportunities when surrounded by potential partners daily."
High body count
If your partner has had a high number of sexual partners, Louanne suggests that indicates a lack of emotional connection, which is a key trait in cheaters.
"Large-scale research links high novelty seeking with greater infidelity risk," she added.
"A long history of sexual variety strengthens neurological reward pathways that respond to new partners. It becomes a relationship risk factor rather than a moral judgment."
Avoiding attachment
"Attachment research shows a clear correlation between avoidant tendencies and higher cheating rates," Louanne explained.
"Emotional distance reduces guilt and increases the likelihood of seeking connection outside the relationship."
They have cheated before
Perhaps the most obvious one is if someone has cheated before, they are more likely to do it again.
'Once a cheater, always a cheater', as they say.
Topics: Dating trends, Sex and Relationships
Anish Vij