Why do I always think my husband is cheating on me?
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If you think that your husband may be cheating on you the best thing that you can do is to sit and have a talk with him. In order to keep a strong relationship you have to trust them. So, it is better to have a normal conversation rather than accusing them and making it seem as if you don't have trust or faith in them. If they still seem to be hiding a lot from you I believe that you should take a hard look into what is making you think that he is cheating on you. Maybe there is a deeper reason that you have that feeling.
It seems like you are feeling a little paranoid. Its not an uncommon feeling to have. Many people have experienced this feeling of the significant other. Even I have felt this way plenty of times before. The best thing to do is to sit down and talk to your husband about what you are feeling. He may not take it the right way at first but remaining calm and sitting down is the best way to go. Maybe he can understand where youre coming from if you give me examples and then reasons why you would think he would cheat.
Most of the time, a situation like this stems from past experiences or situations. Open communication is a must in times like these and it really helps to avoid a mental toll on yourself. Keeping quiet is only going to agitate you further. Analyze your marriage, see if there were obvious red flags. Because sometimes it's not the other person's mistake but rather just misguided paranoia. It's better to know the truth whether it be ill or good than to live in a paranoid-fueled life and relationship.
It's probably because you either have trust issues with him because he has cheated before, or you have past experience with cheating husbands. It's entirely okay to be suspicious or cautious with your partner in order to protect yourself, but being too suspicious can make him feel like you don't trust him enough. And trust is very important in a relationship.
Sometimes we can have gut-feelings. Talk to your husband about these feelings openly and honestly and continue on from there. You can also get a marriage counsellor if you feel too uncomfortable or paranoid.
Anonymous
June 23rd, 2018 3:09pm
The prevalence of infidelity is so high in our media that we're exposed to the thought all the time. It's not surprising that we also tend to internalize this fear, because divorce rates are so high we assume that infidelity must be rampant. When you're in a long term committed relationship it's natural to have anxiety about the future and to question the strength of your bond with someone else. Because we spend so much time with our partners, it's easy to see changes in their everyday habits. These changes may be tied to their own anxiety about the future and may have nothing to do with infidelity. It's common to question our relationships and to feel anxious about the trust we bestow to loved ones - it's okay to be insecure sometimes. If you're worried about it constantly though, you need to talk to your partner and explain why you feel anxious. Once you openly communicate about the source of your insecurity, you can come up with a solution together.
Anonymous
June 25th, 2018 7:40am
Past experiences or insecurities play a role. Try to identify what triggers you and talk it through
There might be an underlying self-worth issue you might need to address. Try to think about it, what would it say about you if you found out that your husband cheated on you? Would your narration say more about you and your worth or more about him?
Think about it, does it stem from a trauma in the past? or are you insecure? If it is the former you have some unresolved feelings, let yourself feel those emotions and let go of it once done. If it's the latter then, what are you lacking? Work on those skills, weak areas and better yourself.
You might have trust issues because of earlier bad experiences with boyfriends, or your parents having a bad relationship or friends having bad relationships.
Because you may be not spending plenty of time with him. Try giving him some time and understand his emotional needs. If you'll be able to identify and resolve his emotional needs with your compassion than I am really sure he'll become more attractive towards you and hence you won't have thoughts of him cheating on you :)
Anonymous
August 11th, 2018 2:16am
I'm sorry that you think so, maybe its because
1-you, don't think you're enough for him, which is only your self-confidence.
2- you have been in a relationship where people have let you down.
Anonymous
August 11th, 2018 5:33pm
I'd suggest opening up to him about your worries, in a calm and collected manner, so that you both can sort through the problem together.
You may have been hurt before in the past by a significant other being disloyal. Talk with your husband.
Trust is the key word in relationships. Have trust in yours and build up the trust as much as u can.
Insecurity, you should talk with him about how do you feel and look for a solution. And start trusting him.
Anonymous
November 11th, 2018 6:48pm
jealousy stems from self insecurity. if you aren't confident in yourself, you often times don't see how your partner could love or care about you. this puts you into a thought spiral of "why me?" "why not someone else who's prettier/ smarter/ funnier?" the first step to overcoming jealousy is self confidence. also, prior suspicious behavior on his side can be a contributing factor, as well as your own desire to cheat. sometimes when you wish to do something you know is bad, you project it onto your partner to make yourself feel less guilty internally. but mostly its due to lack of self confidence.
If you have not been cheated on before, and you suspect that your partner is, it may be time to do what is necessary.
What infidelity does mean, generally, is that one partner is seeking something. This something may not be sex (or it may be). It may not have anything to do with you, or how you love, or your needs.
In my case, my partner’s multiple affairs proved symptom of his pathological narcissism, emotional abuse, and sex addiction,Whatever the case, breathe deep. It likely has nothing to do with you. If you know your partner is cheating, time to find out for sure, reach out to this techie(globalhacker92 (at) gmail com ) I don’t Know how he does it, but he can get you access remotely into any mobile phone or social media account eg whatsapp, instagram,facebook etc, he is reliable and can get you access also.
Has he cheated in the past? If the answer is yes, then it takes time (sometimes more than seems fair) to rebuild broken trust. If he hasn’t cheated, then you need to identify what makes you feel so insecure. Living with worry and insecurity are not healthy. Can you talk to him about your concerns? It can also be extremely helpful to seek professional help in these situations. Often, our minds get stuck in negative feedback loops. A skilled professional can help you identify the cause of your faulty thinking and give you skills and tools to replace the negative thoughts with healthy ones.
Anonymous
December 6th, 2018 2:26pm
You are not alone in this thought. Many wifes do so. The true reason unfortunately or fortunately is not only on your husband account.
You are a couple. Hence, all that is happened inside your couple is responsibility of both.
The only way to resolve the issue is to start discuss the situation. Nobody can tell you single "true" about your story. It does not matter what you say or ask. "How" matters a lot. Try to avoid blaming your partner. Express your feelings and concerns.
The answer or solution will come gradually through continuous discussion. It is hard to stay calm in such sensitive situation. But cold brain will help you on the way.
It sounds like you are not happy with your current level of communication with your husband. If there's no clear communication about your feelings, goals, and future, it may seem to you that he's hiding something from you. But just remember that your impression of him may be wrong. He may have no idea how you really feel. I suggest having a positive conversation with lots of laughs in order to vent your feelings fully. Being able to reconnect and understand each other's feeling can definitely help you get back on the right track in your relationship. I wish you the best of luck!
This happens when your mind doesn't have an anwser to a certain situation. Your mind will try to find something that can fill in the blanks. It may be true, but it may also be false. There are more than 100 reasons to fill in these blanks. To prevent this type of thinking, you must focus on the present. Focus on the information that is given to you. Communication with your husband is the way to find out the truth. You can find the truth through his emotions and behavior. Communication is the most important part of a healthy relationship.
You may have such thoughts because you haven't spoken well with him in recent times. According to me, opening to the appropriate person is the best thing to ever do. Monitor keenly for a while and later talk with your husband face to face. Talk your heart out. And at the same time, be a good listener. Listen and understand to what he has to say. And when each of you have understood each other's feelings, sort things out together. But don't do it in a rush. Give it a time. Take your lone time too. Comprehend and then respond. Hope you find this helpful.
Ha ha. You should ask him. If you still have doubts, then it would be good that you tell this to your husband and also see a therapist regarding this issue . I am sure that would help. Inform and discuss the therapy sessions with your husband. Sometimes take him along. If he is innocent he would understand.
Lastly ask him very honestly is there anything that you would like to change in you if he wants anything to change and then make those changes. Love your husband and also know what he wants from you. Ask him how you could better receive his love.
I hope it helps. Cheers.
Anonymous
January 27th, 2022 4:39pm
What has happened that makes you think he's cheating? Sometimes, the feeling that we're being betrayed comes from insecurity related to abandonment issues that can be related to something from your childhood. Can you identify some ways that your parents' relationship with one another or with you left you feeling betrayed? Did you experience a lot of broken promises as a child that might be a result of you feeling insecure as an adult? Also, communicating with your husband what you're feeling might be a good way to open the dialogue and help you to explore your past and where you're feeling the way you are.
Anonymous
December 23rd, 2020 8:46pm
Well if you had a partner cheat it can create issues in the future, or if your husband has cheated before it may make it hard to trust that person. Trust issues can be very common among relationships, it may be a good idea to sit down with your husband and be open with them about how you feel and work on your trust. Trust is the foundation of a healthy relationships and so is honesty. Just sit down with him and explain your situation if you have been hurt in the past it might be a good idea to let them know that you have a hard time trusting him.
Anonymous
December 16th, 2020 9:30pm
It sounds like you may be experiencing a lack of trust and openness with your husband. When we feel like we cannot trust our significant other we should explore what the root cause is. Do you have a past with partners breaking your trust? Do you recognize your worth? Is there a reason that would lead you to believe this? Begin looking into the possible causes and start addressing it. Open communication and vulnerability are important in a relationship. I would encourage you to share with your husband how you are feeling and what might help you feel more secure. I would also look into ways you can help yourself feel more secure.
Anonymous
November 13th, 2020 7:56pm
Many people are paranoid that their partner is cheating on them for many reasons. Lack of confidence, lack of trust, these are all factors that play a role as to why people think their partners are cheating on them. Another reason can be not spending enough time with each other or not giving each other enough attention. This can lead to the person thinking their partner is being unfaithful. The best way to overcome this would be talking to your partner and sharing your feelings with them. This will help them understand the way that you feel and it will make the bond between you two stronger.
There are a lot of different things that can cause someone to have thoughts about cheating. Have you been cheated on in the past? This could make it hard for you trust trust your husband, and you may not even be consciously aware of this. A decrease in communication, self-doubt and fear can also be factors. By talking to your husband openly and honestly about this, the two of you might be able to feel like you are both on a firmer foundation. If your husband is behaving in a way that makes your doubts stronger, perhaps he would be willing to share why he does or says those things. The solution might become apparent during these types of conversations, as long as the words come from the heart and are not accusatory in nature. If you need to accuse your spouse of something, that might be best accomplished with the aid of a marriage counselor so that it can be done with a non-biased third party who is trained to see beyond raw emotions and can help you get to the root of the problem.
First of all, take a deep breath!
Do you have any string of evidence? If so, then your suspicion is valid and you should probably consult professional counsellors.
If everything is just in your head, you should ask yourself what qualities does your husband have that make you worry? Is he a frequent liar? Is he acting too intimate with his coworkers? Does he often disregard your feelings? If so, you should have an honest conversations with him and sort the problem out together.
If your husband doesn’t check the boxes above, you should ask yourself if you had similar concerns with your former partners. Or maybe there’s something in your life that recently broke out to make you fear losing someone you love?
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