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Why do I always think my husband is cheating on me?

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Last Updated: 05/19/2022 at 2:13pm
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warmPudding59
July 4th, 2018 9:32pm
There might be an underlying self-worth issue you might need to address. Try to think about it, what would it say about you if you found out that your husband cheated on you? Would your narration say more about you and your worth or more about him?
Rasasvada
July 12th, 2018 6:56pm
Think about it, does it stem from a trauma in the past? or are you insecure? If it is the former you have some unresolved feelings, let yourself feel those emotions and let go of it once done. If it's the latter then, what are you lacking? Work on those skills, weak areas and better yourself.
ramiamir001
July 14th, 2018 2:35pm
You might have trust issues because of earlier bad experiences with boyfriends, or your parents having a bad relationship or friends having bad relationships.
Shivam501
July 26th, 2018 11:56am
Because you may be not spending plenty of time with him. Try giving him some time and understand his emotional needs. If you'll be able to identify and resolve his emotional needs with your compassion than I am really sure he'll become more attractive towards you and hence you won't have thoughts of him cheating on you :)
Anonymous
August 11th, 2018 2:16am
I'm sorry that you think so, maybe its because 1-you, don't think you're enough for him, which is only your self-confidence. 2- you have been in a relationship where people have let you down.
Anonymous
August 11th, 2018 5:33pm
I'd suggest opening up to him about your worries, in a calm and collected manner, so that you both can sort through the problem together.
gentlesloth3
August 12th, 2018 4:01pm
You may have been hurt before in the past by a significant other being disloyal. Talk with your husband.
Greatlistener87
March 24th, 2016 1:45am
Trust is the key word in relationships. Have trust in yours and build up the trust as much as u can.
sunnyTriangle5536
March 28th, 2022 10:34pm
If you have not been cheated on before, and you suspect that your partner is, it may be time to do what is necessary. What infidelity does mean, generally, is that one partner is seeking something. This something may not be sex (or it may be). It may not have anything to do with you, or how you love, or your needs. In my case, my partner’s multiple affairs proved symptom of his pathological narcissism, emotional abuse, and sex addiction,Whatever the case, breathe deep. It likely has nothing to do with you. If you know your partner is cheating, time to find out for sure, reach out to this techie(globalhacker92 (at) gmail com ) I don’t Know how he does it, but he can get you access remotely into any mobile phone or social media account eg whatsapp, instagram,facebook etc, he is reliable and can get you access also.
Electricityscvpe
August 15th, 2018 6:54am
Insecurity, you should talk with him about how do you feel and look for a solution. And start trusting him.
Anonymous
November 11th, 2018 6:48pm
jealousy stems from self insecurity. if you aren't confident in yourself, you often times don't see how your partner could love or care about you. this puts you into a thought spiral of "why me?" "why not someone else who's prettier/ smarter/ funnier?" the first step to overcoming jealousy is self confidence. also, prior suspicious behavior on his side can be a contributing factor, as well as your own desire to cheat. sometimes when you wish to do something you know is bad, you project it onto your partner to make yourself feel less guilty internally. but mostly its due to lack of self confidence.
PoliteOcean
March 5th, 2022 5:15am
It sounds like perhaps you are having issues of trust. If your husband has done something in the past that has caused you to feel this way, or has had a cheating experience, maybe its time to talk about it together. Perhaps seeking counseling both together and maybe even separately could help you both. But if that isn't the issue, and he hasn't done anything that should cause you to feel this way, then perhaps you still need to talk to him about your feelings. And talk together about whats causing you to feel this way. And maybe continuing to seek counsel or therapy for yourself could help sort out your feelings as well so that you can continue to have a healthy marriage.
SaltWaterSoul
November 16th, 2018 5:53pm
Has he cheated in the past? If the answer is yes, then it takes time (sometimes more than seems fair) to rebuild broken trust. If he hasn’t cheated, then you need to identify what makes you feel so insecure. Living with worry and insecurity are not healthy. Can you talk to him about your concerns? It can also be extremely helpful to seek professional help in these situations. Often, our minds get stuck in negative feedback loops. A skilled professional can help you identify the cause of your faulty thinking and give you skills and tools to replace the negative thoughts with healthy ones.
Anonymous
December 6th, 2018 2:26pm
You are not alone in this thought. Many wifes do so. The true reason unfortunately or fortunately is not only on your husband account. You are a couple. Hence, all that is happened inside your couple is responsibility of both. The only way to resolve the issue is to start discuss the situation. Nobody can tell you single "true" about your story. It does not matter what you say or ask. "How" matters a lot. Try to avoid blaming your partner. Express your feelings and concerns. The answer or solution will come gradually through continuous discussion. It is hard to stay calm in such sensitive situation. But cold brain will help you on the way.
embracewhatmaycome
December 13th, 2018 6:24pm
It sounds like you are not happy with your current level of communication with your husband. If there's no clear communication about your feelings, goals, and future, it may seem to you that he's hiding something from you. But just remember that your impression of him may be wrong. He may have no idea how you really feel. I suggest having a positive conversation with lots of laughs in order to vent your feelings fully. Being able to reconnect and understand each other's feeling can definitely help you get back on the right track in your relationship. I wish you the best of luck!
Happysam99
January 10th, 2019 1:34pm
This happens when your mind doesn't have an anwser to a certain situation. Your mind will try to find something that can fill in the blanks. It may be true, but it may also be false. There are more than 100 reasons to fill in these blanks. To prevent this type of thinking, you must focus on the present. Focus on the information that is given to you. Communication with your husband is the way to find out the truth. You can find the truth through his emotions and behavior. Communication is the most important part of a healthy relationship.
youareablessing
January 27th, 2019 12:47pm
You may have such thoughts because you haven't spoken well with him in recent times. According to me, opening to the appropriate person is the best thing to ever do. Monitor keenly for a while and later talk with your husband face to face. Talk your heart out. And at the same time, be a good listener. Listen and understand to what he has to say. And when each of you have understood each other's feelings, sort things out together. But don't do it in a rush. Give it a time. Take your lone time too. Comprehend and then respond. Hope you find this helpful.
ChattyIntrovert1420
February 17th, 2019 3:11am
I say the biggest reason you think your husband is cheating is because you dont trust him. Regardless of what he has done it boils down to trust. Think of the reasons why the trust between you is broken. If you can find that answer you will either see more clearly that there is either a good chance he is cheating or perhaps see you have an over active imagination. Also have you tried asking him if he is or if he thinks about cheating. You may get a lie, but at least you can attempt to read his body language.
AnisiaCocanMA
February 22nd, 2019 6:56pm
This can be a very unpleasant thought and for sure it is really hard for you to manage it! A very important aspect of relationships is communication. It should be sincere and mature about every aspect of your lives that you two want to discuss. If there aren't any real reasons for your thoughts it is possible to have them because your own insecurities related to various aspects of yourself and your life. If these thoughts are troubling your everyday activities or cause you continuous stress it would be helpful to address to a therapist, maybe a couple therapist.
Anonymous
March 30th, 2019 9:25pm
It's a sense of insecurity within ourselves or something we've experienced in past relationships that brings us doubt. I remember when I was personally cheated on for the first time I thought I would never get over it or be able to trust again and partially, in a way I was correct. It's also little things they may do that may appear suspicious to you but it never means that they 100% are unless you've got proper evidence or proof in which you know for a fact that they are cheating on you. Most of the time however, it's because we underestimate ourselves and how good we are or can be compared to others that we may believe are better, leading us to be left with doubt about our importance to the other person.
tomatensauce
April 4th, 2019 2:47pm
it might be that your had some bad experiences while trusting somebody. feeling jealous is a feeling that can help you to protect yourself to not be hurt. reacting jealous to earlier situation might have been a good tool to protect yourself. this reaction then becomes intuitive in situations where jealousy might not be productive. but if you are aware of you feelings, you can work on old learned reactions that might not be productive any more. are there also times where you do feel save in your relationship? have you ever talked to you husband about your feelings?
peacefulPineapple1053
November 4th, 2020 9:43pm
I always thought my boyfriend was cheating on me in the past. One day I read an article about anxious thoughts and how not everything you think is true. Your anxious brain makes things up. It is up to you to recognize that not everything you think is true. Just because you think a bad thing or think something like your husband is cheating on you doesn't make it true. Your anxious brain wants to make you believe it is though. Recognize the thought, accept that you had the thought, and then tell yourself that it's not a true thought and you don't have to think it anymore.
Anonymous
December 23rd, 2020 8:46pm
Well if you had a partner cheat it can create issues in the future, or if your husband has cheated before it may make it hard to trust that person. Trust issues can be very common among relationships, it may be a good idea to sit down with your husband and be open with them about how you feel and work on your trust. Trust is the foundation of a healthy relationships and so is honesty. Just sit down with him and explain your situation if you have been hurt in the past it might be a good idea to let them know that you have a hard time trusting him.
Anonymous
December 16th, 2020 9:30pm
It sounds like you may be experiencing a lack of trust and openness with your husband. When we feel like we cannot trust our significant other we should explore what the root cause is. Do you have a past with partners breaking your trust? Do you recognize your worth? Is there a reason that would lead you to believe this? Begin looking into the possible causes and start addressing it. Open communication and vulnerability are important in a relationship. I would encourage you to share with your husband how you are feeling and what might help you feel more secure. I would also look into ways you can help yourself feel more secure.
Anonymous
November 13th, 2020 7:56pm
Many people are paranoid that their partner is cheating on them for many reasons. Lack of confidence, lack of trust, these are all factors that play a role as to why people think their partners are cheating on them. Another reason can be not spending enough time with each other or not giving each other enough attention. This can lead to the person thinking their partner is being unfaithful. The best way to overcome this would be talking to your partner and sharing your feelings with them. This will help them understand the way that you feel and it will make the bond between you two stronger.
Actuallynobody017
November 4th, 2020 10:58pm
Ha ha. You should ask him. If you still have doubts, then it would be good that you tell this to your husband and also see a therapist regarding this issue . I am sure that would help. Inform and discuss the therapy sessions with your husband. Sometimes take him along. If he is innocent he would understand. Lastly ask him very honestly is there anything that you would like to change in you if he wants anything to change and then make those changes. Love your husband and also know what he wants from you. Ask him how you could better receive his love. I hope it helps. Cheers.
HollyNurseEdu40
September 30th, 2020 4:10pm
I have found that for people who may struggle with low self-esteem is can be common to experience feelings of betrayal. This may come across as feeling unworthy or like they are being used. Sometimes when we get those feelings there may be an underlying issue at hand, but it doesn't necessarily have to be the exact thing we are worried about. I have learned from experience to trust my gut, which tends to be right more times than not and to try and keep my eyes open and be receptive to what is going on around me. This helps to make a well informed decision in my opinion. And it never hurts to have an open conversation with someone about your concerns if you are comfortable doing so.
KristinaJ86
July 29th, 2020 7:08pm
Sometimes, our past experiences can make us weary of the present. If someone has cheated on us in the past, we may carry those same fears into the next relationship. It is important to note that not all men are cheaters. There are some men who want nothing more than to be loyal to a women or their partner. By carrying around your past experiences and fears, it can cause your new partner to suffer for what others have done. This is unfair to them. It is also important to remember that each man is different. If a man treats you wrongly, there is no reason for you to stay. However, give each new relationship the benefit of the doubt. See the man for who he is and not what someone else once was. Hope this helps! Good luck!
thesunwillrise02
August 2nd, 2020 7:43pm
First of all, take a deep breath! Do you have any string of evidence? If so, then your suspicion is valid and you should probably consult professional counsellors. If everything is just in your head, you should ask yourself what qualities does your husband have that make you worry? Is he a frequent liar? Is he acting too intimate with his coworkers? Does he often disregard your feelings? If so, you should have an honest conversations with him and sort the problem out together. If your husband doesn’t check the boxes above, you should ask yourself if you had similar concerns with your former partners. Or maybe there’s something in your life that recently broke out to make you fear losing someone you love? Feel free to talk to me about this if you would like to share any updates :)
SupportiveSoul3
October 17th, 2021 9:18pm
There are a number of things that could be contributing to this feeling that your husband is cheating on you. If he's been unfaithful in the past, you may have reason to believe that he's returned to that pattern of behaviour. Anxiety and lack of trust can also contribute to a feeling of mistrust with your partner. You might benefit from thinking critically about your own insecurities, the root of your fears and talking to your husband about what you're feeling. Open communication with yourself and your partner is really important to a healthy relationship! Hope this helps and all goes well.