What are the signs your man is texting another woman?
As long as there are no sexual, romantic, or flirty undertones in the conversation, there’s nothing wrong with texting other people, including people of the opposite gender.
Perhaps you’ve noticed your man making funny moves with his phone that made you suspicious of him.
He might be typing on his phone constantly, but he never texts you.
So, what’s he typing, and who is he texting?
You suspect he’s texting another woman, but you’re unsure and have no evidence.
All you have is your hunch and his weird actions.
Then, how do you know for sure that your man is texting another woman romantically?
What are the signs you need to confirm your fears?
Those are what we’ll see in this article.
Without further ado, let’s get started.
6 Signs Your Man Is Texting Another Woman
1. He acts strangely when an unfamiliar name pops up on his screen
One of the signs your man is texting another woman is that he acts oddly whenever an unfamiliar name pops up on his screen.
A man who is talking to another woman while in a relationship will keep it a secret from his woman.
He can even go as far as hiding or turning off his notifications and every other pop-up that can give him away whenever he’s with you.
But some men are not so thorough with these things, and you’ll find some unfamiliar names popping up on their screens.
Your seeing unfamiliar names on his phone is not the problem.
The real problem lies in how he reacts if you want to talk about the names that came up.
You have every reason to be suspicious of him if he gets very defensive because you asked him about a text from an unfamiliar name.
You’ll also notice that he gets anxious and fidgety when he sees the text on his screen because he’s with you.
When you ask him about it, his words don’t add up, and his body language gives him away that he’s telling lies.
Instead of trying to reassure you, he gets defensive and refuses to talk about it.
2. He’s nervous to unlock his phone when he’s with you
Is your man nervous about unlocking his phone whenever he’s with you?
It’s one of the signs your man is texting another woman.
Some men are vigilant and conscious enough not to unlock their phones around their partners if they’re texting other women.
Your man may fall within this group.
But there are times when you can’t escape unlocking your phone in the presence of your partner.
And that’s when he gets dramatic.
He gets nervous at the mere thought of unlocking his phone around you.
His nervousness stems from the likelihood that another woman’s name may pop up on his screen with a message that suggests romance.
He tries his best to use his phone, where you can’t see anything he’s doing on the phone.
He’s uneasy whenever you’re on his phone.
Also, he quickly asks for his phone back after showing you videos, pictures, or any other thing on his phone.
3. He never takes calls in front of you
It’s normal to want to maintain privacy.
But taking phone calls in each other’s presence does not violate the privacy of any of you.
While it’s normal not to want to take one or two calls in the presence of your partner for valid reasons (such as professional or confidential calls due to the nature of your job), it becomes a problem if he never takes calls in your presence.
However, this is not a strong indication that he’s texting another woman.
But it shows he’s hiding something, especially if he hangs up those calls for no reason.
You’re well within your rights to show concerns if:
- His phone, which never used to be on silent mode, is now on silent mode constantly.
- He goes outside or where you can’t hear him when he picks up his calls.
- He’s nervous when taking a call around you.
- He gives silly excuses as to why he’s not taking those calls in your presence.
4. He’s hesitant to show you things on his phone
One of the most common types of infidelity today is online infidelity.
One of the signs your man is texting another woman is that he hesitates when it comes to showing you things on his phone.
Perhaps you’re both talking about something, and you ask him to show you on his phone.
He’ll start hesitating with excuses like it’ll take long for him to find it on his phone, or he’ll send it to you later.
It’s normal to want your privacy, and snooping on your partner’s phone is not okay.
But your suspicion will be aroused if he keeps acting in that manner.
When he finally opens his phone to show you what you want to see, he’ll position his phone in such a way that you won’t see anything on his phone till he shows you his screen.
He takes his phone from you or locks it once you see what he wants to show you.
5. He constantly hides his phone from you
Your man doesn’t leave his phone with you.
He’s always with his phone wherever he goes.
His phone is placed face-down on the table if he’s with you.
Although this behavior is suspicious, it’s not guaranteed he’s texting another woman.
Anyone who doesn’t have anything to hide from you will feel relaxed and won’t mind you being in possession of their phone.
He’s always protective of his phone, even when you don’t intend to look at it.
He might be hiding something, such as his chats with another woman.
I once saw a video where a guy started sweating profusely when he discovered he had left his phone with his girlfriend.
Lol! That means something fishy is going on.
6. He doesn’t reply to your texts despite being online
If you’re a top priority to a man, he’ll reply to your texts as soon as possible.
But being online and not replying to your texts is a no-no.
Even if he’s busy, he should give you a heads-up that he’ll get to your messages later.
He might be responding to messages that need immediate response, and that’s fine.
But it becomes a problem when it’s a regular occurrence with him.
Although it’s not a strict indication that he’s texting another woman, he may not reply to your texts when he’s online because you’re not the only woman he’s talking to.
This also becomes more real if you have reasons to doubt his faithfulness to you.
Your intuition might just be correct.
What To Do When Your Man Is Texting Another Woman
If you find out that your man is texting another woman, you might find yourself confused.
You’re torn between keeping it cool and going into a confrontational mood.
Whatever you feel at the moment of your discovery is valid – sad, angry, worthless, or even betrayed.
Here are things you can do if you find out that your man is texting another woman:
1. Work on yourself and rebuild your self-esteem instead of comparing yourself to whomever he’s talking to.
2. Take time to calm yourself down and process your emotions.
3. Talk to him about your observations, and be calm in your approach.
4. Depending on his reaction and the outcome of your conversation with him, please think of what you’d like to do about the relationship.
5. If you’re still in doubt after your self-reflection, talk to a relationship expert to help you understand boundaries and relationships.
Conclusion
Now that you’ve seen the signs your man is texting another woman, the ball is in your court.
If your man truly disrespected you, violated your trust, and is not feeling remorseful, you are within your right to walk away from the relationship.
Set clear boundaries, be firm about them, and stand by them.
You deserve to be treated with respect and decency.