If you are suspicious that your partner may be committing infidelity in the relationship, it can be challenging to ascertain whether or not your suspicions are valid, not too mention what steps you might take next.
Here is an infographic courtesy of PInow that reveals some common indications of infidelity in a relationship including 6 signs of a eating spouse, what to expect in an infidelity investigation and other details on infidelity and marriage.
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Signs of a Cheating Spouse
PInow.com surveyed their network of trusted investigators to find out what their experience has revealed to be the most prominent signs of a cheating spouse.
1. CHANGES IN INTIMACY
Private investigators listed either an increase or decrease in intimacy and affection as the most common sign of a cheating spouse.
2. SUSPICIOUS PHONE HABITS
“A common denominator is the cell phone. Spouses hiding their cell phones do so for a reason.”
– Larry Blei, PIS Investigations
3. CHANGES IN APPEARANCE
“Although cash can be very unique, the clearest indicator that we have found has been the change in appearance.”
– DK Investigations, CPA, Investigative Information Brokers
4. SUSPICIOUS INTERNET USE
“Staying up late to work on the computer is a big indicator. Excessive Internet usage, especially late at night, is a red flag.”
– Josh Lebron, Niles Detective Agency
5. CHANGES IN WORK ROUTINE
Many investigators agree that changes in work routine including a new job, sudden layoffs or extended hours late at night can be indicators of infidelity.
6. CHANGES IN BATHING HABITS
They either start dressing differently, are more concerned about appearance or change their hygiene routine. This can be a sign of infidelity or appearance changes are good indicators.
– Quinton Furr, Furr Investigations
Investigations
AVERAGE COST OF INFIDELITY INVESTIGATIONS
$2,377
Prices were listed as low as $500 and as high as $5,500
LENGTH OF INFIDELITY INVESTIGATIONS
4 Hours – 6 Months
Our survey revealed that the length of an infidelity investigation can be anywhere from just a few hours to over 6 months
INVESTIGATION CASES THAT VERIFY INFIDELITY
Over 75%
62% of investigators say that infidelity is confirmed in over 75% of cases
By the Numbers
MARRIED PEOPLE THAT CHEAT
30% – 60%
Statistics range due to an unwillingness to admit infidelity in studies
WHO WAS THE CHEATING SPOUSE?
HUSBAND 55%* | WIFE 45%
Breakdown of which spouse cheated when infidelity occurred
WHO WOULD CHEAT IF THEY WOULDN’T GET CAUGHT?
74% OF HUSBANDS | 68% OF WIVES
IS YOUR INTUITION CORRECT?
Wives who suspect their husbands are cheating are correct 85% of the time.
Husbands who suspect their wives are cheating are correct 50% of the time.