| During the life of your relationship you will find that | | | | television show related to the topic. Another |
| there are various phases that you will have to endure | | | | possibility is that looking better at work has been |
| if you want the relationship to last. And hopefully | | | | made a requirement of the job. |
| each phase will result in a stronger and healthier bond. | | | | If you notice that your partner gets a lot of text |
| But it is possible that at some point your partner will | | | | messages or phone calls that he or she takes away |
| be interested in someone else. | | | | from your ear-shot then you may have reason to |
| Clues vary from one person or couple to the next. It | | | | suspect that there is something going on. I suggest |
| could be that your mate will seem to be distant or | | | | that you become aware of such behavior and ask |
| less interested in you and the relationship. In order to | | | | your mate about it. |
| spend time with the new person your mate may | | | | But remember that accusations will not solve |
| come up with excuses as to why he or she will not | | | | anything. Start with an explanation of your concerns. |
| be home when expected. | | | | Be able to describe what has happened that has you |
| You may hear stories about working late or stops | | | | concerned. Be open to what your partner has to say. |
| that have to be made before coming home. This | | | | Give him or her the freedom to tell you what is going |
| provides your partner with time to spend with the | | | | on and to justify any suspicious behavior. |
| new interest. | | | | But you need to be prepared to hear some things |
| For some people an obvious give away can be that | | | | that you will not like. Compose yourself and be ready |
| he or she is suddenly very concerned about | | | | for the discussion to have a wonderful ending or one |
| appearance or quite simply, they want to look good. | | | | that is very disturbing. Either way you should feel |
| They may suddenly seem to be dressing to impress | | | | some relief at the ending of your curiosity. |
| others. But to be on the safe side you should not | | | | Most of us know our partners well enough to realize |
| jump to conclusions. | | | | when something is amiss. Plus we can usually tell |
| Self improvement is a good thing and some people | | | | when our mate is not being totally honest with us. |
| can be inspired to take better care of themselves | | | | Trust your instincts but do not jump to conclusions |
| because they have read a book or even seen a | | | | too quickly. |