There are some red flags to look out for on a first date if you’re trying to avoid cheaters. Netflix
The causes of infidelity are incredibly complex and varied. Although cheating is a common problem in relationships, predicting it is pretty much impossible – especially on a first date.
The strongest predictor of cheating is the dynamic between partners, according to Dr. Dana Weiser, an infidelity expert and associate professor at Texas Tech University. And when a relationship hasn’t even begun yet, it’s borderline impossible to find warning signs of infidelity.
“It’s probably not a good idea to go into a first date analyzing whether this person is going to cheat on you or not,” Weiser told INSIDER. “The goal of a first date should be to see if you want to have a second date with the person.”
Still, there are a few things that could spell trouble early on in a relationship. Just remember none of these signs is a hard-and-fast indicator that someone will or won’t cheat. Some people possess many of the warning signs for infidelity but with the right partner and without too many external stressors, they can have a successful monogamous relationship.
1. Someone with a fuzzy dating past might be trying to hide a history of cheating.
It’s pretty commonly accepted that dating history is not the best first-date discussion topic. But if it does come up, it can be illuminating.
If someone tells you on a first date that they’ve cheated in the past, this might be a strong indication that they will cheat, according to Madeleine Mason Roantree , a psychologist specializing in dating and relationships. If they tell you they’re currently in a relationship, this is a strong indication that they are literally cheating on their partner with you.
