A private investigator has revealed an easy and cost-free method to determine if your partner might be unfaithful.
In relationships, there is often a lingering fear of betrayal and broken hearts when one partner steps out on the commitment.
Even when there are suspicions of infidelity, obtaining concrete evidence can be challenging.
Paul Evans, a private investigator from I-Spy Detectives, specializes in uncovering digital footprints and evidence left by those who cheat.
In a discussion with Metro, Evans shared a straightforward way to discover if your partner is cheating, using only their phone number or email address.
He stated: “Many dating sites will inform you if an email address is already registered when you try to create a new account.”
“This could be advantageous if you attempt to register on popular dating sites using your partner’s email address or phone number.”
While the dating site won’t blatantly alert you with a message like ‘Cheater! Cheater! Cheater!’, the information you receive might still be telling.
If your partner is already registered on the site, you’ll see a message stating that the email is in use, indicating they have engaged with the site.
Conversely, if invited to create a new account, it suggests they aren’t using that email or phone for the service—or perhaps aren’t a member at all.
Although this method doesn’t definitively prove cheating, Evans emphasized the importance of considering it, especially in longstanding relationships.
He mentioned: “The account might have been set up before your relationship started.”
“Yet, if you’ve been together for an extended period without a valid explanation, it raises a significant concern.”
Before taking any drastic actions, it’s advisable to have a discussion to gauge their reaction to questions about the issue.
Evans pointed out that it’s not unusual for individuals to use dating sites before any physical acts of cheating occur, and an account left open could suggest a readiness to cross boundaries.
He also noted: “It might be an innocent error, but when combined with secretive behavior, emotional distance, or inconsistencies, you should begin to trust your gut feelings.”