Suspecting that your partner might be keeping secrets from you is a challenging experience in any relationship. Identifying signs of infidelity can be difficult without resorting to drastic measures like hiring a private investigator.
Perhaps your partner is spending more time away, becoming argumentative when questioned, or seems less affectionate and more distant. These behaviors could indicate infidelity or simply be signs of a rough patch in the relationship. Accusing them without evidence can lead to further conflict.
However, a self-proclaimed dating coach has suggested a straightforward question to ask your partner that might reveal if they are being unfaithful. Surprisingly, it is not the answer that is most telling.
The dating coach, known as SeduceCleopatra, advises asking: “Is there anything you’re hiding from me right now?”
This direct inquiry allows you to steer the conversation and observe their reaction. According to the coach, “A loyal person doesn’t panic. They might be confused or ask why.”
It’s not a trap.
It’s not interrogation.
It’s one calm, ordinary question:“Is there anything you’re hiding from me right now?”
Here’s why it works.
— Cleopatra | Seduce Her 💋 (@SeduceCleopatra) February 4, 2026
“But their body stays calm.”
In contrast, someone with a guilty conscience might not respond calmly to an unexpected question. The coach notes, “A cheater reacts differently, and it’s almost AUTOMATIC.”
SeduceCleopatra explains that their reaction can reveal more than they intend. The question is challenging to answer only if they are concealing something.
The coach elaborates, “Not because the question is unfair, but because it touches the one thing they’re managing constantly: CONTROL. Cheating isn’t just about actions. It’s about maintaining a double reality.”
“So when you ask a direct, open question without emotion, the mask slips, even for a second.”
It’s important to note that a negative response doesn’t necessarily confirm infidelity. People can have off days, or be surprised by a direct question.
The coach also warns: “This doesn’t mean every defensive reaction equals cheating. But consistent avoidance, aggression, or blame-shifting is never a good sign.”