Subconscious Signs He’s Hiding Something
They say that what's hidden in the dark will come into the light soon enough, but a guy with something to hide will try to keep it in the dark for as long as possible.
But men who have a secret will begin to do things consciously and subconsciously that can tip you off. This article focuses on the subconscious tells that women need to be aware of in their relationships.
He Starts Lashing Out More Often
He's probably more on edge because he's hiding something from you. This will result in him lashing out more often than usual when you ask simple questions. Don't even dare ask him where's going unless you want an annoyed response.
His Body Doesn't Face You When You're Talking
How's his body language when speaking to you? If he isn't looking at you when talking, he's possibly hiding his body cues subconsciously. Turning away from you can be a clear sign of guilt.
Shifty Eyes When Answering Tough Questions
Didn't anyone ever teach you that someone who can't look you in the eyes is hard to trust? According to Life Hack, someone who's lying will use the other side of their brain, causing their eyes to shift in that direction.
He's More Nervous Than Usual
Most times, people with something to hide act out of character. They act more nervous than usual since nerves like to surface even when someone doesn't want them to show up.
He Gets More Secretive
If he becomes more secretive, then that should set off a few alarms. Unless he's planning to propose to you soon and that's the direction the relationship is going in, you should maybe be a bit worried.
Answering Questions With Questions
Answering a question with a different question is a great tactic for getting out of something. If he pulls that move on you more often than not, pay attention to what questions he's avoiding.
He Doesn't Look You Right In Eye
Not looking you in the eye is a clear sign of guilt. It's easy to fake a smile, but it's harder to control what your eyes do. Avoiding eye contact during a serious question should ring the alarm in your head.
Keeping His Answers Short
He keeps his answers short in fear of saying too much. He doesn't want to have to remember all of the details of a story he told in the future, especially if it doesn't add up in the end.
Unintentionally Acting Guilty
What does it mean to unintentionally act guilty? If he responds to questions with nervous or defensive answers, he might have something to hide from you. It's probably becoming harder for him to keep it inside.
Poor Body Language Like Keeping His Hands In His Pockets
Body language can spill the beans on how people really feel, but you won't notice unless you pay attention. If he puts his hands in his pockets or places his hand on the back of his neck, he could be comforting himself. Why? Because he could be doing something wrong.
Too Many Details
It might feel good when he gives you all the little details about his day, because it shows he wants to talk to you. It could also be his way of covering up the truth. Adding in too many details is a warning sign.
Fidgeting During Alone Time
Someone troubled by their lies will soon start to reveal their true colors around the person they're deceiving. The secrets start to add too much pressure and he'll start to become restless while you hang out together.
He Shuts Down
It's typical for anyone under pressure to shut down. Still, if his first choice of defense is to shut off emotionally, that's your way of knowing something fishy might be going on with him.
He Makes Others Feel Self-Conscious
Making others feel worse about themselves is already a detrimental sign, but it could hold more water than you think. If he's throwing the negative attention elsewhere, he could have something up his sleeve that he's hiding.
Keeping His Phone Close At All Times
There are tons of issues that come with smartphones, but we'll focus on one. If he's sending DMs to women, texting girls he knows he shouldn't, or even getting random calls from other ladies, you can bet his phone will be stuck to him like glue.
He Checks His Phone More Than Usual
Is he a businessman waiting on a deal to close or something? Constantly checking his phone isn't a good sign for anyone. For one, shouldn't he pay more attention to you? Secondly, who in his phone takes up that much of his attention?
Avoiding Spending Quality Time With You
He might do this sometimes when he gets busy with work or a friend comes to visit from out of town. If he starts avoiding you more than usual with no real reasons given, be on alert.
His Throat Gets Dry
I know, his voice getting dry sounds weird. According to Cosmopolitan, "His body actually goes into freak-out mode." Research shows that certain muscles will start to constrict, making his throat dry up.
Biting His Fingernails
Nail-biting is one of the easiest ways to spot nerves. Pro athletes do it when they're in tough situations during a game, and men with something to hide will do it as a newly formed habit.
He Becomes Very Distant
Avoiding spending quality time with you and adding distance are two separate things. He can be in the room with you and still act distant. The scary thing is, he's doing it subconsciously due to the fear of his secret coming to the light.
