An expert has revealed the three major warning signs that may mean your relationship is ‘doomed’.

When you’re stuck in the middle of a relationship situation it can be a little difficult to gain perspective.

Of course, you can always chat to your mates and family for advice, but if you are looking for something a little more independent then you can listen to the advice of an expert.

I mean, they have that title for a reason.

Licensed counselor Suzanne Degges-White is someone you can look to for advice, with the Northern Illinois University professor opening up about the the three signs which could show you’re in a ‘doomed’ relationship.

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You delay going home

Perhaps more noticeable if you live with your partner, delaying your return home, whether that be from work or somewhere else, could mean your relationship is not destined for the long run.

If you subconsciously delay going home, or maybe even just dread it, then you may want to think about your relationship.

While less intense, this could also mean avoiding seeing or spending time with your partner in the event that you do not live with them.

“You look for reasons that you can delay spending time with that person,” Degges-White told Business Insider.

You avoid texting back

The second red flag to self-identify also ties in with avoiding your partner, though rather than physically evading them, this pertains to not responding to their text messages.

While some might see it as mere forgetfulness, it can sometimes mean much more than that.

Degges-White claimed that one of the biggest signs of an unhealthy relationship is ‘when you find yourself engaged in self-protection, avoidance behaviors’.

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You can’t picture your future with them

Finally, the professor explained that being unable to envision a future with your significant other could mean you don’t have much of a future with them.

If you find yourself lacking hopefulness when it comes to the next steps you and your partner may take – be it marriage, kids, or even just moving in together – according to the expert, it could be a sign that the end of your relationship is a foregone conclusion.

Furthermore, if you can’t seem to work out how your partner fits into your future plans and goals as an individual, it could mean that you subconsciously don’t want them in your life long-term.

Degges-White also revealed the signs of a good relationship in contrast to these red flags, saying: “You’re more likely to experience feelings of gratitude for the person you’re with… You feel hopeful about the future – your focus is on what’s coming next versus mistakes you’ve made.”

Micro-cheating is often overlooked as no big deal, because it’s not as obvious as full-on cheating. But it is just as damaging to a relationship.

If you believe your partner has been acting differently, or there are things they have started doing which is rubbing you the wrong way, it could be micro-cheating.

These little things may seem harmless or annoying, but they do so much more damage than you’d expect.

According to a 2015 poll by YouGov and The Economist, one in five Americans have admitted to being unfaithful within a committed relationship.

That’s not all.

Even when many haven’t been unfaithful, they have at least considered it, as 41 percent of men and 28 percent of women admit to thinking about cheating.

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Ty Tashiro, psychologist and author of The Science of Happily Ever After: What Really Matters in the Quest for Enduring Love explained to NBC: “Though micro-cheating does not involve physical contact with someone outside the committed relationship, it’s important to avoid the temptation to overemphasize the ‘micro’ part of the phrase and remember that ‘cheating’ is the operative word.

“When one betrays a partner’s trust there are always emotional consequences for the partner’s well-being and the integrity of the relationship.”

Micro-cheating can take many forms, and each couple will believe their own version of what constitutes.

However, clinical psychologist and couples therapist Helen Robertson listed four key signs that most couples would agree count as micro-cheating for news.com.au.

Keeping a dating profile active

This is pretty common and involves someone in the relationship keeping their profile open as they explore options.

Robertson says: “Even if they aren’t actively seeking out new relationships, the simple act of maintaining access to the app and scrolling through potential matches could be seen as a breach of trust.”

Communicating with an ex in private

It doesn’t matter how long ago the relationship was or whether it ended as friends, simply communicating with an ex-partner in secret is a serious form of micro-cheating.

Robertson explains: “The secrecy, rather than the communication itself, is often what creates tension.”

If you have nothing to hide, why keep it private?

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Emotional affairs

You might not realize that building some kinds of emotional bond with someone outside of your relationship is a form of micro-cheating, but it is.

This could be a colleague at work who is nicknamed your ‘work wife/husband’ and you both confide in each other regarding personal aspects of your lives.

You might go on ‘dates’ that are platonic, but to an onlooker would appear that you’re in a relationship.

Robertson says: “Activities that are often seen as romantic, such as going to movies or dinners, can blur the lines between friendship and something more intimate.”

Being flirty online

Social media can allow you the anonymity of flirting without consequence, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t micro-cheating.

This could be liking posts of someone you find attractive, commenting flirty things or exchanging messages that if your partner saw, would be a major problem.

If can feel harmless, but it really isn’t.

Robertson says: “The anonymity and distance afforded by online platforms can make this behaviour feel harmless, but it often causes trust issues.”

When it comes to micro-cheating, all you have to ask yourself is this: Would I be okay if I found out my partner was doing any of these things?

Micro-cheating can come with a host of consequences, such as undermining the trust in your relationship, forcing your partner to question themselves and your relationship, leads to a disconnect, and creates a distance between each person.

Typically, it just isn’t worth it.

An expert has revealed what could happen to your body if you decided to have sex ‘for 12 hours straight’.

I know what you’re thinking… how on earth can someone have the ability to go on for 12 hours?

Well, while it is unprecedented, certain individuals have completed the unbelievable feat.

And apart from being absolutely knackered, an expert has detailed what could happen to your body if you decide to take it on.

The Metro decided to speak to some experts about the impact having sex for that long period of time can have on your health.

Dr. Danae Maragouthakis, from the sexual health clinic Yoxly, said: “Prolonged, repetitive, and overly vigorous sexual activity can irritate or abrade genital tissue.

“This will lead to swelling, bleeding, and discomfort.”

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The doctor noted that some of the symptoms include cuts, micro-tears, and tenderness – certainly making for an uncomfortable experience.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, your chance of contracting STIs and STDs increase if you are having sex with multiple partners over a long period of time.

“Irritation and abrasions compromise the integrity of the skin, which increases your chances of picking up or passing on an STI,” Dr Maragouthakis explained.

The most common sexually transmitted infection in the US is human papillomavirus (HPV), while cases of chlamydia also remain high.

On top of that, specifically more for women, the sexual health expert added: “Engaging in sex for such a prolonged period of time and with multiple partners raises the risk of disrupting the vaginal microbiome.

“This can alter the PH of the vagina, making you more susceptible to STIs, UTIs, and bacterial vaginosis.”

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As per the Metro, Dr Lawrence Cunningham said those who decide to have sex for a prolonged period of time increase their chances of developing a urinary tract infections (UTI).

Doctors advise going for a number one after having sex, but if you’ve been doing it non-stop for 12 hours then that’s certainly going to be difficult.

“With extended sessions, the constant friction and potential for bacteria entering the urethra increase, which heightens the risk of developing a UTI,” Dr Cunningham explained.

You’ve also got the mental health aspects to all of this, with therapist Natasha Silverman telling the Metro: “The brain and body have limits, and it is unusual for women to naturally remain in a state of pleasurable sexual arousal for a 12-hour period.

“Having sex when no longer turned on can be psychologically and physically painful and distressing, and increase the chances of sexual interactions becoming traumatic.”

A private investigator who catches those who cheat on their partners has revealed the sneaky sign someone is deceiving their other half that everyone seems to miss.

While cheating is an unforgivable act in many people’s eyes, some argue there is a reason why someone decides to cheat in the first place.

Dating experts have offered their opinion on this, including one offering six reasons that she believes explain why women may choose to cheat on their partners, while another revealed the common ‘justifications’ cheating partners gave as a reason.

Whatever the reason they stray, Cassie Crofts – who works as a private investigator – helps uncover cheaters.

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Crofts runs Venus Investigations, who work with clients that are concerned their partner may be cheating and conduct dating background checks.

And in a video uploaded to TikTok recently, the private investigator stated there is one tell-tale sign that everyone misses suggesting your partner is being unfaithful.

“I’m a private investigator and this is the number one cheating sign that everybody misses,” Crofts began.

“We’re basically a cashless society these days so if your partner has always been about tap-and-go, using a credit card for reward points and suddenly starts doing ATM withdrawals – that’s a bread crumb worth following.

“Cash doesn’t leave a trail. If they go to a restaurant and spend $200, you can be pretty sure they weren’t dining solo.

“But $200 cash withdrawal? You’ve got no idea what happened.”

Viewers have flocked to the comments section of the video, with one person penning: “Lol I do cash, I hate the card surcharges, I’m cheap, not cheating! (and obviously partner knows and approves).”

While a second added: “Yep this is soooooo true!”

Ray Ranno, a fellow private investigator, revealed recently how he often employs the use of one particular gadget to uncover an affair.

‘How experienced is he in this field?’ you ask. Well, spying on unfaithful spouses makes up ‘about 40 percent’ of his work.

To preserve his cover, Ranno uses a special camera disguised as a coffee cup while he trails suspected cheaters around places such as a supermarket, gas station or even a car wash.

But many people have questioned how on Earth the private investigator manages to stay uncovered during this whole process.

He explained: “If I go into a coffee place, or a supermarket wherever I need to be, I just take the lid off turn it on put the cap on and it looks like I’m walking around with a coffee.

“In the meantime, I’m videotaping everything.”