Is lying considered cheating in a relationship?

Lying to someone, especially someone close to us, is one of the most basic violations of a person's human rights. Whatever one's stance is on open versus closed relationships, the most painful aspect of infidelity is often the fact that someone is hiding something so significant from their partner.

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Then, is it ok to flirt with others while in a relationship?

Flirting is totally fine as long as you're doing it with your partner's permission, and not in a deceptive way. So, if you know you're a naturally flirty person, make that clear to your partner. That kind of jealousy can indicate insecurity in your relationship that goes way beyond a little harmless flirting. Then, how cheaters hide their tracks? This is a sneaky one but oftentimes when someone is cheating on you they'll do whatever it takes to hide their tracks. This can include showering more often, to get off any unfamiliar scents, wearing a lot more cologne or perfume, or even buying themselves a whole new scent.

Thereof, are cheaters insecure?

If there's one thing cheating says about a person, it's that they're highly insecure. Their insecurities force them to constantly seek approval and attention, and guess what? If you're not giving it to them in spades and buckets, they'll soon be looking for validation elsewhere. How do cheaters justify themselves? Often people who cheat tell themselves that their behavior is justified because their partner doesn't really care about them and therefore wouldn't care if they strayed. They might justify their actions by blaming their S.O. for not showing them enough affection or not seeming to care about them anymore.

Should you trust your gut feeling about cheating?

Studies have shown that 85 percent of women who have a gut feeling that their partner is cheating turn out to be right. Most of the time your gut feelings are highly reliable and worth paying attention to, but your subconscious fears can get in the way and muddle these messages, too.