Is your partner a micro-cheater? The 5 subtle signs to watch out for

While most people know the standard definition of cheating in a relationship — some might not be aware that there’s also such a thing as “micro-cheating.” A dating expert recently revealed the sneaky signs that indicate a partner could be partaking in this disrespectful behavior.“You won’t find evidence, you won’t see texts — but you know that something is going on.

That’s how silent cheating works,” explained a dating guru, known as M, in a recent TikTok video.To get more technical, according to Psychology Today, micro-cheating — also known as silent cheating, refers to subtle behaviors that blur the lines of emotional or physical fidelity.So how do you know if you’re being emotionally two-timed?M broke it down into five sneaky behaviors that scream betrayal — even if there’s no lipstick on a collar.The first is flirting while “toeing the line.” This, M said, is just enough to make you uncomfortable but not enough of a reason for you to accuse them of actually cheating.“They might engage with certain people, like, comment, follow people that make you uncomfortable, but not outright enough for you to call it cheating,” the content creator noted. “It’s so confusing.

They have these overly friendly comments, inside jokes, these just barely there physical touches, and if you bring it up they will brush it off,” she went on.The second behavior to watch out for is your beau keeping their options open.Ever notice your partner texting an ex-situationship, claiming they’re “just friends?” According to the dating expert, this is a classic sign of silent cheating.

“They might keep their options open without technically cheating,” she shared.According to M, another sneaky sign is your beau relying on someone else for emotional support.“Are they building emotional intimacy with somebody else? Are they confiding in someone about things that they should be discussing with you?” she asked.If the answer is yes, the expert ...