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Ten Signs That Your Spouse Is Having an Online Affair

By Ben Stevens

Adultery is still one of the leading causes of divorce in South Carolina, and many of these affairs begin online.  Noted private investigator Bill Mitchell has published an article discussing the following 10 Clues of An Online Affair:

1. Your spouse or partner spends excessive time surfacing the internet.
2. Passwords, instant message “buddy lists”, internet email accounts and emails are concealed or even protected from you.
3. Your partner abruptly shuts off the internet and/or computer when you approach.
4. The computer and monitor are always positioned to avoid your scrutiny.
5. The internet history is cleared every day, including chat sessions, instant messaging, or your spouse downloads software that automatically rids this information.
   
6. Your spouse uses the computer after you go to bed, when you fall asleep, or in the middle of the night.
7. Your Spouse exhibits a compulsive need to be online and seems defensive when confronted to stop.
8. Your spouse shares personal information, photos or events with strangers online.
9. He/she plays online games and frequents “personals” chatrooms.
   
10. Your spouse exhibits the eight warning signs illustrated in “The More You Know – Getting the evidence and support you need to investigate a troubled relationship.”

Please note that these above-listed items are discussed in much more detail in Mr. Mitchell's article.  If you suspect that your spouse may be having an online affair (or if you know someone else in that situation), please check out his article for yourself.

Source:  "10 Clues of An Online Affair - Catch A Cheating Spouse!" by Bill Mitchell, published at his Adultery, Infidelity, Affairs, Cheating Spouse, Divorce, Investigations blog.

Full post as published by SC Family Law Blog on June 23, 2008 (boomark / email).