12 Body Language Signs That Might Suggest Someone is Cheating

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Simple, clear cues — and what to do if you notice them

Avoiding eye contact (or too much eye contact)

Closed off posture

Feet and body pointing away

Less mirroring and synchrony

Touch avoidance

Over the top affection

Fixing appearance more often

Nervous fidgeting when certain topics come up

Covering the mouth or touching the face

Fake smiles and mismatched expressions

Guarding their phone or creating barriers

Quick shifts in emotion (micro expressions)

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