Watching for the Signs

Watching for the Signs

At first, you may just notice little things. He's spending more late nights at work, sometimes two or three days a week. She's suddenly stopped voicing her concerns about your relationship and grown more withdrawn and distant. You may notice that you're suddenly having sex less often; or, in some cases, more often.

Since nobody knows the dynamics of your relationship better than you do, no one can better judge what might be considered erratic or suspicious behavior. One indication that something may be wrong is plain old intuition -- if you sense that something is amiss, there's a good chance it is.

Sadly, proving infidelity has become big business, and these days there are plenty of ways to accomplish that goal, from auto-tracking devices to spray-on sperm detectors. The digital age also provides a potential trail of electronic evidence, whether it's an unfamiliar number on a cellular phone bill or beeper, or a hidden folder of email on the computer.