No one enters a relationship expecting to be cheated on. But certain patterns do correlate with a higher risk of infidelity down the road — worth knowing, not as a verdict on anyone, but as a prompt for honest conversation.
A history of cheating in past relationships is one of the strongest predictors — old habits are hard to break. So is a general pattern of dishonesty, even in small things: someone who lies easily about little matters will likely lie about big ones too.
Trust is built, not assumed.
A relationship where communication is open, both people feel valued, and neither is looking for something missing elsewhere is the best protection there is. No predictor is destiny — but paying attention early is always worth the effort.
