The kids’ stuff can’t be left in the car

Do you share a vehicle with your significant other. If you have a family, it’s perfectly normal for items from your children to be left in the vehicle. This can be as simple as a pacifier falling between the seats, a toy left on a seat, a car seat being left permanently for convenience, or a baby on board sign. If your spouse has suddenly changed their mind about leaving these items in the car, they may be trying to make sure no proof of having children exists in the vehicle. In such instances, it’s likely that the person they are cheating with does not know that they are actually married. If you find you’re always being scolded for not taking the kid’s stuff out of the car, they may be trying to make sure you don’t heklp their secret lover find out they are married.

Abusive Behavior

Cheating is stressful. It requires someone to keep their stories straight and provide attention to more people. This can lead to a cheater being in bad moods. If they are prone to abuse, they may become increasingly abusive. This is also done to exert a measure of control over the person being cheated on. If you are afraid of being beaten or being deprived of basic necessities, you will be less likely to accuse a cheater of committing infidelity. Stress related to the cheating may also lead a cheater to be increasingly abusive towards children as well. Children are sometimes considered to be the only reason a parent stays in a relationship. This can lead to resentment and retaliation against the children.

Your kids start calling you by a new name

One of the worst things that a cheater can do is take their kids along for dates. Unfortunately when you have children it’s difficult to find time to cheat. It’s common for a cheater to bring the kids along. Depending on the age of the children, this can lead to confusion over who the mother or father is. They can develop an attachment to the new adult who is interacting with their parent as another parent. At some point, they will learn the name of your lover’s new flame and may accidentally drop that name. It’s highly unlikely that a cheating parent will explain to the children that the new person is a “secret” friend that they shouldn’t mention. Beware if your kids suddenly know new adults.

Distancing themselves from their children

Many people consider children a reason to stay in a relationship. People can develop resentment towards the children. They often feel like the children have trapped them in a relationship they would rather have left. While it’s unlikely that they will confront the children, it’s possible that they will distance themselves from the children. After all, the children are a living reminder of why they are still trapped in the relationship.

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