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Dallas continues to hold the top spot in the country when it comes to infidelity.
Who are Dallas cheaters cheating with? Potentially, Fort Worth cheaters, since Cowtown is No. 2 for the lugubrious designation. Or maybe Houston, which is No. 3.
Stay classy, Texas.
This so called Infidelity Index is based on a study by the data research team at the matchmaking platform MyDatingAdviser.com. Using U.S. Census data, they compared 200 major cities for “relationship satisfaction, life satisfaction, cheating intent and affair activities.” In addition, “the number of venues to meet for an affair, and the volume of searches on Google for affair hookup websites was also considered for the rankings,” they report.
Dallas might be the land of opportunity for the unfaithful, but we are not all that unique.
“Cheaters are everywhere, in large cities and small ones,” the researchers report. “And for what it’s worth, cheating comes in many forms and may look different for one person than it would for another. It can happen in marriages, emotionally, and just because of sudden circumstances that have little to do with that person’s current relationship.”
While this unrighteous ranking is not happy news, it shouldn’t come as a surprise. After all, Cheaters, the reality series that exposes adulterous partners, has found bottomless content in the Dallas area since 2000.
For those (interested in men) who want to keep an eye on Dallas/Fort Worth’s most notorious two-timers and scoundrels, you might consider joining the Facebook group called Are We Dating the Same Guy? DFW, which is almost 100k members strong.
If you are still concerned, here are some things to watch for, per the infidelity experts at MyDatingAdviser:
Changes in communication. A communication breakdown is never a positive sign. If you can’t get your spouse to communicate (or even fight) with you, they no longer share their day with you, or the words “I love you” are no longer spoken, there’s likely an underlying issue.
Appearance and hobbies. Indeed, taking care of yourself and devoting yourself to new hobbies and passions or even your work can be positive. Still, when combined with other suspicious behaviors, the following changes may cause concern.
Attitude changes. Your spouse may experience work stress or problems with other relationships that can lead to changes in attitude.
Lying and avoidance. Dishonesty in a marriage is a red flag.
Indifference. When your spouse shows apathy or lack of interest in things they used to love, communicate with them to see if there is another reason for the change in engagement. But if you also suspect infidelity, these changes may further indicate an affair.
Changes in your sex life. It is not uncommon for fluctuations in the frequency of sex in your marriage. But these signs may indicate the possibility of an affair.
A change in technology use. Infidelity is often revealed online, in text messages, or in phone messages. These tech changes may warrant concern.
The full study and methodology is available here.
