Cheating Boyfriends: Signs of a Cheater

Cheating Boyfriends. Do you have a CB, a cheating boyfriend? And while we’re on this uncomfortable topic of cheating boyfriends, just how prevalent do you think cheating is? Well, according to the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago, 22% of girlfriends have cheating boyfriends. Okay, I know at least one sex who’s dying to know this. The good news is that only 12% of boyfriends have a girlfriend who’s a cheater. We’ll talk about that at another time because we want to keep focused on cheating Christian boyfriends.

I wish I could say that a Christian single woman in a dating relationship with a Christian guy has nothing to worry about when it comes to cheating. Hello! The sad fact is that statistics show there’s not much of a difference between Christians and non-Christians in the cheating business. Cheating in Christian dating is all too common.

Cheating Boyfriends: Spotting a Rat

At this point, you may be wondering, “Is my boyfriend cheating?” Guys cheat on girls for a whole different bunch of reasons, and each case is different from the other. So how would you know if you have a boyfriend who’s a cheating, lying creep?

The best place to start is to acquaint yourself with your own feelings. Studies reveal that 85% of the time when a woman thinks her boyfriend is cheating, he is! But don’t you just feel sorry for the remaining 15% of guys who were not doing it? I do.

If you’re a single girl not quite sure about your feelings, the next step is to know the signs of a cheating boyfriend. The following are the top cheating signs, put in the form of questions. If f you can answer “yes” to more than a couple, your dating relationship may be in trouble. I must preface this by saying that if you’re a paranoid chick, don’t even bother reading these because it will just drive you more crazy.

Boyfriend Cheating Sign #1: Emotional Distance

Has your boyfriend suddenly stopped calling you as frequently? Has he been less affectionate in word and deed? Has he been more difficult to contact by phone or email?

Boyfriend Cheating Sign #2: Physical Distance

Did you used to see one another often, but recently much less so? Is he inexplicably backing out or canceling on dating plans? Is he spending more time with his other “friends” and less with you? Has he been excluding you from his friends? Is he continually making excuses as to why he can’t meet on a particular day?

Cheating Boyfriend Sign #3: Spiritual Distance

If you were attending the same church, has he stopped doing so? Have you stopped praying together? Has he stopped hanging out or fellowshipping with the same Christian singles group that you do? Has he exhibited more insensitivity and impatience toward you?

Other Cheating Boyfriend Signs



* Has he suddenly started working out like he’s training for the Triathlon?

* Has he uncharacteristically bought a whole new wardrobe, and changed his looks?

* Does he get suspicious cell phone calls while he’s with you?

* Has he stopped sending you those special little notes and gifts?

* Has his apartment had an “extreme makeover” out of the blue?

* Is he spending an inordinate amount of time online?



Dealing with Cheating Boyfriends

Okay, you have a cheating boyfriend on your hands, and don’t know what to do or say? The following tips may help you get through this sad chapter in your life:



* Pray and seek guidance from trusted Christian friends before doing anything.

* Acknowledge and accept your feelings of pain, anger, and disappointment, but don’t let yourself be eaten up by