Are you with the wrong guy? Is he a walking red flag and likely to only let you down? Here’s 6 sh*tty signs he’s probably going to cheat and you should get out of the relationship (or “situationship”) FAST!
See, there’s no saying for sure if he’s going to cheat (of course), but these signs are also key indicators that your relationship is also unhealthy or toxic.
The truth is – you deserve better. Far better. So do yourself a favour and save yourself the time and heartache.
If you read the signs he’s probably going to cheat and find yourself saying, “uh huh, yep, that’s him, that’s true”, then take a step back, reflect and do what you need to do…
Know your standards, stay true to your morals and protect your heart, my friends 🫶
6 Sh*tty Signs He’s Probably Going To Cheat
So, what are these all-important signs to look out for? How do you know if he’s probably going to cheat on you?
Well, we’ve purposely chosen to keep this list pretty short and sweet, because other signs can be misinterpreted or be as a result of other things.
These 6 sh*tty signs are – almost always – the clearest of indicators, and in more cases than not, deep down, you also know it’s true. (Hopefully this is just now the reality check you needed to reinforce he’s not the right guy for you!)
See, as hard as it may be to hear, the sh*tty signs h’es probably going to cheat include…
1) He’s cheated before… And doesn’t seem particularly sorry.
Now just to be clear, “once a cheater, always a cheater”, isn’t typically true.
See, some studies show that people who have cheated in the past are three times more likely to cheat again. However, not all people who cheat once will cheat again.
People make mistakes. It’s important to allow grace and compassion.
But (and this is the big but, my friends!) if he’s cheated before and doesn’t even think it’s a big deal – it’s most definitely one of the signs he’s probably going to cheat on you too.
Does he get defensive or nasty? Try to justify it? Blame the other person? Or think it “doesn’t count as cheating”?
Then, let’s be fair, his values don’t really align with yours and this is key when it comes to finding a long-lasting relationship.
2) He has commitment issues he’s not bothered about working through.
Commitment issues are a real red flag. After all, don’t you want someone who’s ready for a serious relationship and has done the internal work they need, in order to show up and be the person they need to be to create the kind of relationship you deserve? AB-SO-LUTELY!
So if he has commitment issues, they show up in your relationship, but he’s not doing anything to try to work through them, it could be an indicator that he could possibly cheat.
Why? Well because he’s not taking your relationship seriously and commitment issues can most certainly lead to self-sabotage, in the form of cheating.
So remember your worth, know what you want, and really ask yourself – is this it? Similarly…
3) You don’t trust him… And that’s not all on you.
In today’s world, trust issues are a big thing. Cheating is, unfortunately, common, and when you’ve been hurt before, you get scared of being hurt again.
Now, of course, this can result in unnecessary issues, but sometimes, you can just tell things are off, because things really are off.
So if you’re wondering whether your lack of trust is legitimately one of the signs he’s probably going to cheat, dig a little deeper.
Ask yourself:
- Why am I struggling to trust him?
- What things has he done / is he doing that makes me struggle to trust?
- Are these reasons valid or fair?
- Where is this coming from?
The more you break it down, and look at it rationally, the clearer it becomes.
4) He’s just like your “usual type.”
Okay, so this one is one of the more debatable signs he’s probably going to cheat, but patterns and habits shouldn’t be missed.
Do you always seem to go for the “bad boys”? The guys who do break your heart, let you down or betray your trust?
Have you been cheated on before, and this new guy is giving you the exact same vibes?
Then it could be because his behaviours are similar and so cheating could also, most definitely, be on the cards again here.
Just ask yourself:
- What similarities specifically are you noticing? Is this good or bad? What does it most likely mean?
- What things happened before when you were cheated on, and are they actually present?
Break it all down. Play detective a little – not to the point where you feel like you’re going insane, but just because you are wiser and more aware now. Trust your judgment and your gut.
5) He’s an absolute flirt.
Now, everyone’s going to have their boundaries about what is and isn’t okay in a relationship.
But if you know your man is a flirt, and has no care of respect for you – whether you’re there witnessing it in person, or not, there’s a good chance that flirting could escalate and go one step too far, resulting in him cheating on you.
Remember, again, it’s about attitude more than anything; attitude and intention.
Is he just a friendly person which can come across as flirting, or does he purposely flirt because he enjoys it? It’s food for thought, for sure…
6) Everything seems about the physical.
Does all he seem to care about is s*x? Does he make you feel like you need to have a good s*x life and fulfil him in the bedroom, in order for him to stay?
Then this is most certainly one of the sh*tty signs he’s probably going to cheat – or at the very least, leave if anything changes. Your relationship shouldn’t be based solely on that.
Remember, there’s different types of intimacy that a healthy relationship really needs, so if it’s all about the physical – it’s a major red flag…
Particularly if he also doesn’t ever seem to want to open up or get deeper emotionally. That certainly seems like he’s only interested in one thing.
That’s All For This One
So there we have it – that rounds up the 6 sh*tty signs he’s probably going to cheat.
As hard as it may be to hear, the chances are – you already knew these things. Hopefully now however, this has been the final reality check you need. 🫶
It’s not easy, of course. And not everything is black and white.
But deep down, you know what’s best for you. So do what you need to do.
Sending all my care and support.
Love,
Ell_xx
