Five unexpected signs your partner is one of thousands cheating this Christmas & why expensive gifts aren’t a good thing
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CHRISTMAS is the season of giving and spending time with loved ones, but for many it's an excuse to get away from the home and live out their sexual fantasies. In fact, affairs are more likely to happen during the festive period - with relationship expert Jessica Leoni dubbing it 'cheat-mas.'.
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Speaking exclusively to Fabulous, Jessica Leoni, a relationship therapist for Illicit Encounters says there's a huge spike in people wanting to get away from family time and turn to a night of fun. According to statistics, your partner is most likely to cheat around the beginning of December with the website getting a 32% spike in people seeking out a new partner.
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Many might seek out a new lover due to the stress of Christmas, while others know they can get away with it because of their busy diaries and Jessica reveals the signs to spot if your partner is up to no good. She says: "As for why people cheat more around the holidays, it’s generally a time when you may find yourself with more chances to mingle.
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"With office parties and festive events around this period, there’s much more social interaction compared to the rest of the year. "Stress over Christmas is also a big issue because juggling presents, festive parties, and family time often leads to tension in relationships, which can drive people to seek out distractions, looking for a way to escape the pressure.".
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