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Silent cheating, also known as “micro-cheating,” can be a real drag on a relationship. Your partner isn’t actually doing anything physical, but at the same time, they’re not being totally honest about behaviors you’d associate with single people. So the signs won’t always be obvious. But a video from TikToker @beyondthebruise has gone viral because it suggests some red flags that something isn’t quite right.
- They’re always toeing that line with flirting without actually crossing it. And if you say something, you’ll get a reply like, “Relax, we’re just friends.”
- They might keep their options open without actually cheating. For example, they might stay in close touch with an ex.
- They’re building emotional intimacy with someone else. Is your partner turning to someone else to confide in or to seek validation? That should be you.
- They act suspicious with their phone. They turn the screen away when they’re texting or quickly close a messaging app when you walk by.
- They get defensive when you bring it up. And then they flip it on you, saying you’re being paranoid. Because if they have to hide it, they very well might gaslight you.
