11 Signs Your Girlfriend Just Slept With Someone Else

Have you ever had that gut-wrenching feeling that something isn’t right in your relationship? Maybe your girlfriend has been acting differently lately, and you can’t quite put your finger on why.

Cheating is one of the most painful experiences that one can go through in a relationship. It can leave you feeling betrayed, hurt, and unsure of what to do next. If you suspect that your girlfriend has been unfaithful, it’s important to know the signs to look out for.

In this article, we will explore some of the signs that your girlfriend may have just slept with someone else, and what you can do about it.

1. Sudden distance or emotionally unavailable.

One sign that your girlfriend may have cheated is if she is suddenly more distant or emotionally unavailable. This is often due to a combination of guilt, shame, fear, and a desire to protect oneself.

A reason for this behavior is that she may feel guilty for betraying your trust and causing emotional pain. The guilt can lead to a sense of shame, making her feel unworthy of your love and attention.

As a result, she may pull away from you, trying to avoid the feelings of shame and guilt associated with their affair.

Moreover, she may be afraid of you finding out about her infidelity, which can cause her to become more distant or emotionally unavailable as a form of self-protection. She may also fear that you will confront her and end the relationship, leading to feelings of abandonment and loneliness.

Additionally, some cheaters may feel a sense of disconnection from their partner after cheating, especially if it was a result of feeling emotionally disconnected from their partner.

2. Unexplained bruises or marks on her body.

If you notice weird bruises or marks on your girlfriend’s body, it can be a cause for concern. While it’s possible that these could be from an accident or other non-related event, they could also be a sign of physical intimacy with someone else.

For instance, if you notice a hickey on her neck or bite marks on her arm, it could indicate that she’s been on a wild ride with someone else. These physical signs can be a red flag that something is amiss.

However, it’s also possible that these marks could be from an accident or other unrelated event. So instead of jumping to conclusions, try to ask her about the injuries in a non-accusatory way, and listen to her response with an open mind.

3. Lesser interest in physical intimacy with you.

There could be many reasons for this change in behavior, including physical or emotional issues. Cheating can evoke feelings of guilt and shame in the cheater, particularly if they feel that they have betrayed their partner’s trust.

These emotions can be powerful and can lead to a decrease in sexual desire and intimacy with their partner. Your partner may feel that she does not deserve physical intimacy with you.

It may also be because of the desire to avoid getting caught. She may become more cautious about her behavior around you after engaging in infidelity and try to avoid arousing suspicion.

This can lead to a decrease in physical intimacy with you, as she may worry you will notice any changes in her behavior or sexual performance. There may also be a sense of detachment from you after engaging in treachery, making it more difficult to connect with you physically.

4. Spending more time than usual away from you or with new friends.

One reason cheaters may spend more time away from their partners is to avoid confrontation. They may feel guilty about their actions and fear their partner finding out. By spending more time away, they can delay facing the consequences of their affair.

Additionally, if their partner does confront them, they may feel more comfortable discussing the issue from a distance, as it may be less emotionally charged.

She may spend more time away to justify her actions, attempting to convince herself and others that her disloyalty was not her fault or that her partner drove her to cheat. Spending time with new friends who are unaware of the situation can reinforce these justifications and make her feel more justified in her actions.

Again, she may spend more time away to seek validation or acceptance from others. The feeling of guilt may make her seek reassurance from others that what she did was not as bad as they think.

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5. Trying new sexual positions or techniques.

One possibility of a sudden interest in new sexual techniques is that the experience of cheating may have made her feel more adventurous or experimental in her sexual behavior. She may have become accustomed to trying new things with her affair partner, and now wants to bring that same sense of excitement and novelty into her relationship.

Also, she may try to compensate for her infidelity by introducing new techniques of sex and being more attentive to her partner’s sexual needs. By trying new positions or techniques, she may try to show her partner that they are committed to making things work and are willing to put in the effort to rebuild trust and intimacy.

Or it could be a sign that she’s trying to cover up her tracks by creating a false sense of intimacy and connection with her partner. By introducing new sexual experiences, she hopes to distract her partner from her suspicions or doubts about the relationship and create a false sense of closeness and intimacy.

6. She is more secretive with her phone.

By hiding her phone or being extra protective of it, she believes she’s reducing the risk of getting caught or triggering suspicion in her partner. Additionally, it may be an attempt to cover up any evidence of her unfaithfulness that may be present on her phone, such as text messages or call logs.

She may also become more impulsive when it comes to their phone use, checking it more frequently and being more responsive to messages and calls. This may be a way to ensure she’s not missing any communication with the person she cheated with, or to maintain their newfound connection.

Another reason why she may become more secretive with their phone is that she feels a need to control the narrative of the relationship. By controlling the information that her partner has access to, she can shape the narrative in a way that is favorable to her and minimize the impact of her cheating.

This may also include minimizing contact with her partner or deflecting any suspicions he may have. However, it’s important to note that not all cheaters become more secretive with their phones after cheating.

It depends on the individual and the situation. Some cheaters may become more open with their phone use, either as a way to show that they have nothing to hide or to alleviate any suspicions that their partner may have.

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7. Suddenly becoming more concerned about her appearance.

Cheating can damage one’s self-image and make them feel less attractive or desirable, so focusing on their appearance may be a way to regain some of the validation they lost by cheating.

Additionally, cheaters may want to appear more attractive to their partners as a way to assuage their guilt and prove that they are still committed to the relationship.

It’s also possible that she may be trying to impress or attract the person she cheated with. Cheating can create a sense of excitement and novelty that may be missing from a long-term relationship, making her become infatuated with the person she cheated with.

To keep this person interested, she may start paying more attention to her appearance and grooming.

8. Becoming defensive or evasive when you ask her questions about her activities or whereabouts.

It’s often intuitive for people to become defensive and try to deflect attention away from their actions when they feel at fault or have done something bad.

By avoiding confrontation and becoming defensive, she may be trying to hide something from you.

Also, you may sense that she’s being untruthful, she may struggle to keep her story straight, leading to inconsistencies in her answers.

9. She is suddenly more critical of your behavior or habits.

Let’s say you and your partner have always appreciated each other’s quirks and habits, and your partner has never been one to criticize your behavior. However, over the past few days, your partner has been increasingly critical of your actions.

She’ll complain if you leave dishes in the sink or forget to take out the trash, and she seems to be picking fights over small, insignificant things.

She may be projecting her sense of wrongdoing onto you and using criticism as a way to deflect attention away from her actions.

Or maybe her sudden criticism could be a way to justify her unfaithfulness by making you appear at fault.

[Also read: 6 Psychological Strategies That Helps You Spot a Liar]

10. Acting guilty or avoiding eye contact with you.

When someone is feeling guilty or ashamed, they may find it difficult to maintain eye contact because they feel vulnerable and exposed. They may be afraid that their partner will see the guilt in their eyes and confront them about it.

Avoiding eye contact can be a way to protect herself from the discomfort of being caught in a lie or hiding something important. Some people may also avoid eye contact as a way to distract themselves from their feelings of guilt, by focusing on something else in the environment or turning their attention inward.

When someone is carrying the weight of an affair, it can be difficult to hide the feelings of guilt and shame that come with it. Avoiding eye contact or acting nervously around you may indicate that she’s struggling to hide something.

11. Less affectionate or loving towards you.

One possible reason why she might show less affection after cheating is due to feelings of guilt and shame. If your partner has betrayed your trust, she may feel unworthy of your love and affection, and as a result, withdraw emotionally.

Another reason could be fear of exposure. She may be worried about you finding out about her disloyalty, and by pulling away, she hopes to avoid any confrontation or questions.

In some cases, the loss of attraction could also be a factor. She may have become attracted to someone else or lost her attraction to you, and as a result, she no longer feels the same level of affection towards you as she did before.

Furthermore, some people may show less affection as a way of punishing themselves for their actions. They may feel that they deserve to be punished for betraying their partner, and withholding affection could be a way of atoning for their behavior.

Conclusion

If you’re noticing these signs in your girlfriend, it’s important to talk to her about your concerns. Be honest and open about how you’re feeling, but try not to accuse her of anything outright.

Give her a chance to explain her behavior and listen to what she has to say. If she admits to cheating, it’s up to you to decide what you want to do next.

In any case, remember that cheating is never your fault. You deserve to be in a relationship where you feel loved, respected, and valued. If you’re struggling to move past a cheating incident, consider seeking the help of a therapist or counselor.

They can provide you with the tools and support you need to heal and move forward.

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