A body language expert has explained some of the key signs of possible cheating among men.
As much as we all dream of finding the perfect partner who will be faithful forever, the sad reality for a lot of people is that heads will inevitably experience infidelity at some point.
And while both men and women can be guilty, experts are always offering advice for how to try to spot this sort of thing early on.
Some signs, such as a sporadic lad's holiday to Magaluf, are more obvious than others, but thankfully, body language expert Linda Clemons is on hand to reveal some of the more subtle signs that your other half has been two-timing.
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In an article for The Daily Mail, she suggests that the first sign is unlikely to be obvious, as he's likely to be 'energetically absent'.
Clemons further explains: "A man who is emotionally invested stays oriented toward his partner. A man who is splitting his attention between two women starts acting guarded in his space, and while that guarding is subconscious, it declares silently: ‘I’m cheating’."
Eye contact is a big thing between partners, and once that starts to fade, Clemons reckons it can be a key sign that he is keeping something secret.
She added: "When someone is hiding something, eye contact becomes strategic and shows up in two different ways. He may avoid it altogether, suddenly finding his phone, the TV, the dog, or even the ceiling endlessly fascinating.
"Or he may overdo it, holding eye contact just a beat too long, as if he’s trying to prove his loyalty. Neither of these forms of eye contact are neutral, and both of them are red flags."
Interestingly, she also claims that men's voices drop in volume when they're cheating as a supposed way to 'control the interaction and to keep the conversation contained', adding: "Answers become shorter, less descriptive, and emotionally flat."
Even the most trusting partner will probably keep an eye on how their other half uses their phone, and if they become too guarded with it, that's another potential sign that the vibes may be off.
Clemons also explained why your partner's feet might be a more telling sign than you might think, and it's nothing to do with any fetishes.
She said: "His feet point toward exits as if he can’t wait to get up and get out. If his feet consistently angle toward doorways, hallways, or open space when you’re talking, and especially during emotional conversations, it’s a telltale sign that his body is preparing to leave, even if his words say otherwise.
"The same goes for leaning away, crossed arms, or sitting at the edge of seats."
Other potential signs include being defensive, 'emotional delay' and a sudden change in intimacy, but some of these may suggest other things, rather than them cheating.
However, much like you shouldn't break up with someone because ChatGPT told you to, you also shouldn't immediately accuse someone of cheating if they exhibit some of these signs.
James Moorhouse