If you suspect your partner is doing the dirty behind your back, keep a close eye on them during the night.
New research reveals that your lover’s sleeping position could be a big warning sign.
According to a study of over 400 married couples by extra-marital dating site IllicitEncounters.com, 57% of people show their partner more affection in bed when they’re secretly playing away.
So if your lover is suddenly up for snuggling more often than usual, you may have cause for concern.
The research revealed that most cheaters change their bedroom habits after starting an affair – whether it’s natural or forced.
Sleepless nights are also a sign of straying with 52% of cheats suffering from troubled sleep, including waking up multiple times during the night, being unable to get to sleep and waking up earlier than normal.
The reason for this is due to the feelings of guilt associated with having a second lover and it’s particularly prevalent throughout the first month of an affair.
A further 15% of cheats also confessed to waking up earlier, but it was of their own accord so they could message their secret tryst while their partner was fast asleep.
On the other hand, 28% of people said they actually slept more comfortably because they were no longer deprived of intimacy.
The site’s spokesperson, Christian Grant, explained: “We all have a daily routine we tend to stick to, so when there’s erratic and inexplicable changes to that routine, especially as something as important as sleep, there tends to be cause behind the effect.
“Uneasy thoughts are sure to keep some tossing and turning at night, especially in the early stages of an affair, so if you notice your partner struggling to get to sleep, constantly waking up throughout the night, or waking up before their alarm normally goes off, then something might be up.”
He added: “And if they start snuggling up to you in bed, it’s not without good reason.
“Ultimately, the bottom line here is to look out for behaviour that you know is out of character.
“Don’t dismiss it as a one-off or a weird phase – there’s no smoke without fire.”
