Covid-19 has taken a toll on the nation, and as families find themselves confronted with the reality of the loss of employment, a place to live, and in some cases, declining health, tensions at home run high. As Americans continue to struggle through the pandemic, marital relationships can also suffer, and affairs, particularly cyber affairs, are at an all-time high. Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FL outlines some of the reasons spouses are cheating during the pandemic.
More Americans Working from Home
According to recent data, approximately 40% of Americans are working from home during the pandemic, and that number is likely to increase as positive Covid cases continue to rise. Adults are spending more time on their smartphones, tablets, and other tech devices, and it’s easy to make excuses claiming you have a busy work schedule that requires your attention 24/7.
Socialization is at an All-Time Low
Special events, weddings, holidays, even family gatherings have been limited due to the pandemic. Although indoor groups are acceptable, most states limit groups to 10 or less, with 6 feet social distancing and mask requirements. Human beings need to connect with another person, and connecting with someone online can begin with good intentions, but it can quickly turn into more than just someone willing to listen as you vent.
Spousal Distancing
When revisiting your wedding vows, you probably never thought you would be locked in the house 24/7 for weeks and months at a time with your significant other. Marital breakdowns can occur after years of marriage, but the quarantine adds to the stress and can affect marriages to the point of ruin. If you or your spouse withhold sexual intimacy and affection during the pandemic, your spouse may seek to find it somewhere else.
How to Cheaters Feel About Themselves?
A cheating partner may excuse their behavior as self-care. Infidelity doesn’t have to be physical; according to statistics, cyber affairs may be more damaging as they typically begin as an emotional attachment instead of a physical one. According to a national report prepared by the cheating website, AshleyMadison.com, 75% of couples’ physical relationships have declined during the pandemic. The site has also seen an increase in membership, with 30% of women engaging in online affairs compared to 15% of men. While many AshleyMadison users have no intention of leaving their spouses, they often refer to their behavior as self-care or emotional preservation during the pandemic.
Signs Your Husband, Wife or Partner is Cheating Online
When you hear the term infidelity, the first thing that probably comes to mind is physical adultery; most of us never consider an online attachment as infidelity until we are dragged into the sordidness of the situation by our partner. While both physical and online cheating can be damaging, there are some simple signs that you can look for to help you verify it, not just your imagination.
• Devices are password protected: Protecting your devices is smart, but if your partner is secretive about their technology and refuse to unlock them, there is a good chance they are hiding something.
• Social Media Disconnect: According to a recent data analysis, almost 4 billion people use social media platforms, it’s not uncommon for individuals looking for a connection to portray themselves as something they are not and engage in alternate realities. If your partner spends a significant amount of time online and has accounts that you can’t access, you could be dealing with online infidelity.
• Compulsion or Obsession to Reply to Text Messages: If your partner is obsessed with their smartphone or device and your pleas to put it away fall on deaf ears, this could be a red flag. Especially if your requests to put it away make your partner defensive or angry.
• Late night or Off Hours Phone Use: If you wake up in the middle of the night and your significant other is on the computer or cell phone and quickly turn it off and look guilty, there is an excellent chance they are up to something subversive.
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If you feel a nagging sensation that something is wrong, listen to your instincts; in most cases where there is smoke, there is fire. If you think your partner is having an affair contact the experts at Advanced Private Investigator and Security of Miami, FL to learn more about surveillance and private investigator services. Call us today!
