How to Investigate Infidelity During Business Trips: 4 Methods to Try
When a partner goes away on a business trip for an extended period, it’s not uncommon for the thought of “infidelity” to cross one’s mind. Some may even feel, “Ever since I noticed signs of cheating, it seems like the number of business trips has increased.” However, how can you uncover infidelity during a trip when family and friends are not around to keep an eye on things? Here are four methods to detect potential infidelity during business trips.
Check the Wallet and Receipts After the Trip
When your partner returns from a business trip, take a look at their wallet. Alongside cash and cards, there are likely receipts stored inside. These receipts often list item names, store or facility names, and dates. If infidelity occurred during the trip, they might have had opportunities to dine out, stay somewhere, or buy gifts for the other person.
Pay particular attention to restaurant receipts. While some receipts may not directly indicate infidelity, suspicious store names or unfamiliar purchases can be clues. Search the store name or relevant keywords online to understand what kind of place your partner visited.
If possible, also check the dates and times on the receipts. You might find discrepancies, such as a receipt showing activity during a time your partner claimed to be working. Even if the receipts don’t provide immediate evidence, they could become important clues or proof later on.
However, if your partner is experienced in hiding their tracks or naturally cautious, they may dispose of such evidence. In that case, shift your focus to their other belongings to uncover potential signs of infidelity.
Examine the Contents and Packing of Their Luggage
People who cheat during business trips tend to let their guard down upon returning home. This makes their luggage a key area to check. Look for changes such as unfamiliar items, like underwear you’ve never seen before. This could be a sign they visited their affair partner during the trip.
Additionally, pay attention to how their clothes are folded. Everyone has their own way of folding clothes, often influenced by household routines. If clothes are folded in an unfamiliar manner, it could indicate that the partner’s affair partner helped pack or unpack their belongings.
This method is particularly useful because even cautious individuals might unknowingly leave traces of their infidelity in their luggage. It’s a subtle but effective way to investigate without immediately raising suspicion.
Check the Scent of Their Clothes
If nothing seems off with their belongings or how they’re packed, check for unusual scents. Clothes often retain scents, especially during trips where laundry opportunities are limited. This makes it easier to identify a lingering scent from the affair partner.
Before washing their clothes, take note of any unusual smells. However, be cautious: the scent might come from hotel amenities like shampoo or the general atmosphere of their accommodations.
While a suspicious scent alone isn’t definitive proof of infidelity, keeping track of it might help you recognize patterns, especially if they continue meeting the same person in the future.
Monitor Their Social Media Activity During the Trip
Does your partner have any social media accounts? Even if they claim not to, there’s a possibility they do. Check their phone or computer history to see if they use platforms like Twitter or Instagram. Once identified, create an account on the same platform to observe their activity.
Look for posts about their business trip. Are there pictures of restaurants or scenery unrelated to their claimed work activities? If they said they were working late during a phone call but their social media suggests otherwise, it could be a red flag.
Also, pay attention to the accounts they follow and engage with. Sometimes, the affair partner might unknowingly post evidence of the infidelity. If you find suspicious posts, save them as screenshots with timestamps for potential evidence.
Act quickly, as posts can be deleted once infidelity is discovered.
What If the Business Trip Itself Is a Lie?
In some cases, the entire business trip might be a cover for infidelity. They could be spending time at the affair partner’s home or even going on a vacation together.
If suspicions arise, consider contacting their workplace to confirm the trip. However, this method carries risks, such as arousing suspicion from the workplace or revealing your doubts to your partner. If you discover the trip was fabricated, avoid confronting them immediately. Taking time to gather evidence strategically can improve your chances of uncovering the truth.
Conclusion
Discovering a partner’s infidelity can be heartbreaking and infuriating, often making it hard to stay composed. However, keeping your emotions in check is crucial, especially when navigating discussions about the future of your relationship or divorce proceedings.
For legal purposes, concrete evidence is essential when presenting a case of infidelity in court. Since collecting such evidence alone can be challenging, it’s highly recommended to seek professional help from a detective agency. Experts can conduct thorough investigations and provide the evidence needed to support your case.
Disclaimer
This column is a translation of content originally written in Japanese. Please note that the legal information and references mentioned here pertain specifically to the laws and regulations of Japan. If you are seeking legal advice or information relevant to your country, we recommend consulting a professional familiar with your local laws.
