Private investigator shares signs your partner could be being unfaithful

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. To catch an unfaithful partner in the act or confirm suspicions, people turn to the experts; private investigators, who make it their life’s work to uncover hidden relationships and illicit affairs. We spoke to Tom Martin, a top private investigator and former federal agent, about the obvious signs someone is cheating, as well as the lesser-known red flags, and when it is time to panic. However, one of the most important signs, one that you should not ignore, is intuition, according to Martin, as people can typically always tell when a significant other is not being 100 per cent truthful. Changing habits Leaving the house early and returning late Business trips Holiday or family event absences Excessive overtime Unexplained spending Secret accounts Hidden credit card bills Extra grooming Scent of someone else Buying gifts you haven't seen Unexplained items - condoms in the car are a giveaway Joining a gym Missed calls from an unknown number Coded or secretive text messages Less sex Evasiveness or defensiveness Obvious lies Prickliness or short temper Hate surprise visits Even if a partner isn’t displaying any of the typical signs, your feelings may be picking up on something.