This particular signal does not mean that your partner is cheating

Are you afraid of being cheated on? Sometimes you might see more bears on the road than there actually are. Not every situation indicates infidelity, even not with this particular signal.

The alarm bells don’t have to ring immediately when this is the case, even if you think something is off.

And then we’re talking about: your partner who suddenly is away from home a lot. Who has a very own life outside of you. Is it strange that he has another dinner or is away for a night with his friends? Should you look for something behind it? No, usually not. In a healthy relationship, it’s normal for both partners to need space for self-reflection and personal growth. Sometimes this can mean that your partner chooses to spend more time alone to think about his or her own needs, goals, and interests. This can actually be a sign of maturity and self-awareness, not of infidelity.

Of course, keep talking to your loved one. Why does he or she suddenly want to be away more? What do they need? More time for themselves; is it because of their busy job or because of the kids who consume all their time and energy? It’s really not something to worry about; often these are phases and he is not secretly hooking up with someone else in some vague hotel.