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"Is he cheating on me?" Nobody ever wants to feel this way. But sometimes you get the feeling and have to ask yourself...

You can pull some petals off a flower and ask yourself, "Does he love me?" but of course, that'll do absolutely nothing to answer your question.

Well we've put together a list of signs is he cheating on you, that'll help you figure it out. If any of these signs sound familiar it might be time to sit him down and have a talk.

Is He Cheating? - 20 Best Signs He's Cheating

Don't let that header fool you. There's nothing "best" about a guy who's cheating. In fact, if your man is actually cheating on you, he's the WORST person you can spend your time and energy on.

The signs below are some of the most clear-cut signs he's cheating. They're not pleasant and they might make you sad if you recognize any, but you deserve to know the truth.

Keep in mind, these signs are just signs. You know your boyfriend, fiancée or husband better than anyone and it's up to you to make the final call.

1. Too Much Phone Time

If your guy is spending a lot more time on his phone than normal - especially while he's with you - there's a chance he may be occupying his screen time with someone else.

2. New Friends

If your boyfriend makes some new friends, good for him! But if you never get to meet these new friends and he spends a lot of time with them, especially without you, he might have found a new love interest.

Now before you freak out, this isn't necessarily a sign he's physically cheating on you. But emotionally, he may have feelings for another girl and that's just as bad as actually cheating on you.

3. You Haven't Met His Longtime Friends

Even his old friends can tell a tale of unfaithfulness. If he spends a lot of time with them and you've never met them, there could be something fishy going on.

On the other hand, he could simply not be ready for you to meet his the people closest to him.

4. That's Not Like Him...

In general, any new and unusual traits or habits he picks up could be a sign he's cheating.

Did he join a new gym and is spending a lot more time there than his old one? Did his music tastes change seemingly overnight? Did he find a new catchphrase?

These could be signs he's found a new woman who's influencing his preferences.

5. He Gets Defensive When Questioned

If you notice any of the signs on this list and ask him about them, he might become defensive. and angry with you for even thinking it. The more times you ask, the more frustrated he'll become, which to be fair, is entirely understandable if he's not cheating.

Relationships are built on trust after all.

But if he becomes defensive the first time you ask him about a specific behavior, it could be a sign he's cheating. Especially if he starts calling you crazy.

6. He Gets Defensive When Questioned (Again!)

If even the simplest and most innocent questions like where his new catchphrase came from get a rise out of him, that's not normal...

7. He Thinks You're Cheating

When people turn into hypocrites, they tend to partake in what's called psychological projection as a way to turn the spotlight off of themselves and onto someone else.

So if your man is constantly worried that you're cheating, it could be a sign he's the one doing the cheating.

8. He's Still on Tinder

Come on now... You delete Tinder when you find someone you like. If your friend sends you a screenshot of his profile and it says, "Active 5 minutes ago", it's time to start asking questions, is he cheating?

9. He Wants to See Your Phone

This falls into the same category as the last one with the whole projection thing... If he suddenly starts breaking barriers and asks to see your texts and DMs, it could be a sign he's cheating.

10. The Sex Dies Down

This one's pretty self-explanatory. If he doesn't initiate sex as often as he used to, he might have found someone else.

Of course, there could be some underlying performance problems he's feeling self-conscious about... Whatever the case, ask him what's up.

11. The Sex Gets Better

After a while, your bedroom time with your man becomes somewhat routine. There's nothing wrong with that, it's just the way things go.

But if all of a sudden, he's more aggressive in the bedroom and wants to try all sorts of new things... It might be a sign he's been practicing elsewhere.

12. Unpredictable Mood Swings

If your guy is struggling to keep appearances, the stress can come out in unpredictable mood swings. If he gets mad at you for seemingly no reason, it's time to get to the bottom of it.

13. No Names

If you get a glimpse of his phone and notice he has a lot of unsaved numbers he's been texting, it makes you wonder who those people are...

14. Your Gut Tells You So

Sometimes you get a feeling that you can't quite shake. And no matter what you do, that feeling is always present when you're thinking about your guy.

Trust your intuition, and ask him if there's something he wants to tell you.

15. No More Love

If he stops saying he loves you, maybe he doesn't anymore...

16. The Space Is Wider

If your mate has become more emotionally distant and doesn't talk to you about his thoughts and feelings as much as he used to, it could mean he's cheating.

17. Your Friends Notice Something's Off

If your friends and family start asking you if everything's okay between you and your man, they might be picking up on some signs that something actually is wrong and you just haven't noticed them yet.

18. Off The Grid

When you first started dating, you guys texted almost non-stop. If he's been taking longer to respond to texts lately, or it's all of a sudden almost impossible to get a hold of him on the first call, there might be some shenanigans happening.

19. Weird Excuses

If in response to your questions about what he was up to today or why it was so hard to get a hold of him, he gives you strange and unusual answers - sometimes almost too specific - it could be a sign he's cheating.

20. That's Not Mine

This is by far the most obvious sign on this list. If you get a whiff of perfume that's not yours after he comes home late, or if you find a piece of clothing in your bedroom that doesn't belong to you, it's time to face the facts, sister. He's cheating on you.

How To Know If He's Really Cheating

Before you jump to conclusions, ALL of the signs he's cheating we mentioned in this article aren't a guarantee he's cheating.

Like we said earlier, you know your man better than anyone, so if he starts acting unusual, you're the one who can put the pieces together... But you don't have to do it alone.

Ask your friends and family for advice, insights and personal experiences before you start making assumptions or confront him.

Noticing only one of the signs on this list doesn't necessarily mean he's cheating. But noticing multiple signs is definitely a cause for concern.

If you want to know for certain, you'll have to sit him down and have a talk with him.

The key thing to remember is that you shouldn't immediately accuse him of cheating just because an article on the internet told you he might be. You need a game plan with talking points that will ensure your emotions don't overrun the conversation.

Tell him you've noticed he's been acting different lately and it's making it hard for you to uphold your end of the relationship. If he cares about you, he'll tell you what's been on his mind.

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  5. When you're ready to reel him in for good, this guide will teach you how to make him fall in love with you.

In Conclusion

Those are the most common answers to the age-old question: Is he cheating on me?

Hopefully you didn't recognize any of these signs, and if you did... Hopefully there's a reasonable excuse for his behavior.

If there isn't... Good luck with your confrontation and remember: Don't stick with a guy who won't stick with you.