THE SIX SIGNS THAT PREDICT YOUR PARTNER WILL CHEAT ON YOU BEFORE IT HAPPENS
- Expert dishes out the six signs that can predict if your partner is likely to cheat
- Relationship coach Louanne Ward shared red flags ranging from low to high risk
If you've just started dating or have suspicions about your partner, there are subtle clues that can hint at cheating before it happens.
Australian relationship coach Louanne Ward dished out the six signs that can predict if your partner is likely to be unfaithful down the track.
'Cheating is not random, it follows patterns,' she said in an Instagram post.
'If you've ever been cheated on, you probably saw one or more of these show up beforehand. These six predictors appear consistently across thousands of relationship studies.
'The more that cluster together, the higher the risk becomes.'
1. They cheated with you
If your relationship began while they were still with their partner, there's a good chance they could do the same to you.
'Research shows people who begin relationships through infidelity are significantly more likely to repeat that pattern,' Louanne explained.
'The mental barrier has already been crossed. How they got you often predicts how they'll lose you.'
2. Their parents cheated
People who grew up in a home where one or both parents had an affair are more likely to repeat that behaviour, as they may perceive infidelity as acceptable in relationships.
'Intergenerational patterns matter,' the relationship expert said.
'Data shows adults who witnessed parental infidelity have a noticeably higher likelihood of repeating it. What's learned in childhood becomes a template for adult relationships.'
3. Gender-imbalanced workplace
According to Louanne, people who work in a place where one gender heavily outnumbers the other are more likely to cheat.
'Research shows people in gender-imbalanced work environments have significantly higher infidelity rates,' she said.
'Over 30 per cent of affairs begin at work. Constant proximity and workplace bonding create opportunities when surrounded by potential partners daily.'
4. High number of sexual partners
Someone who has had many sexual partners or hook-ups with no emotional connection is more likely to commit infidelity.
'Large scale research links high novelty seeking with greater infidelity risk,' she said.
'A long history of sexual variety strengthens neurological reward pathways that respond to new partners. It becomes a relationship risk factor rather than a moral judgment.'
5. Avoidant attachment
Avoidantly attached people shun emotional closeness and intimacy, and often struggle with commitment.
'Attachment research shows a clear correlation between avoidant tendencies and higher cheating rates,' Louanne explained.
'Emotional distance reduces guilt and increases the likelihood of seeking connection outside the relationship.'
6. They have cheated before
It may come as no surprise, but if they have a history of cheating, nothing stops them from doing it again.
'One of the strongest statistical predictors,' Louanne warned.
'People who cheated in previous relationships are far more likely to cheat again. The psychological barrier weakens once it's been crossed.'
How many did you spot?
According to Louanne, one predictor doesn't guarantee anything.
However, two to three red flags put you in 'medium to high risk territory', while four or more 'clustering together' is a 'serious warning'.
'Data doesn't lie, but it's not a crystal ball either. These are risk factors, not certainties,' Louanne said.
'Do the risk assessment before you invest your heart.'
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