Few people get into a relationship with the specific purpose of committing adultery. However, the distressing truth is that adultery is a reality for far too many relationships.
So, what can you do to avoid having your heart broken? The first stage is learning the indicators that your partner is cheating (or at least thinking about it).
For instance, you'll want to be careful if they're growing overly curious about when you'll be home. And if they accuse you of being paranoid, they could be gaslighting you to cover up their own guilt.
"Often someone who is cheating is feeling a lot of guilt," adds Ricciardi. "Your partner can easily take this shame on you by making you feel bad about yourself."