Do you suspect that your girlfriend might be hiding something on her iPhone from you? Did you notice that she has become much more possessive about her phone lately, turning the screen away when you’re near or ending a conversation whenever you come into the room? Has she started receiving calls and texts at odd hours and leaving the room each time her phone rings?
You start questioning and doubting yourself, wondering whether it’s paranoia stemming from past experiences or legitimate suspicion.
You console yourself, thinking that maybe she’s talking about some surprise for your anniversary or planning a birthday present.
But there’s a nagging feeling inside you that thinks otherwise and knows better. Could she be talking to another guy? Sending him messages, sharing pictures, or secretly meeting him?
These thoughts fill you with dread, as your mind imagines the worst-case scenarios. But should you confront her? Or worse, should you just stay silent, expecting the truth to reveal itself over time?
Despite these thoughts and fears, it’s essential to not jump to conclusions until you find some solid evidence that she is actually cheating on you.
Before we proceed it might be a good idea to do a quick reverse email search to check if your girlfriend is using online dating apps to meet other guys.
How to Catch Your Girlfriend Cheating on iPhone?
1. Map History
This first step involves checking her Google Maps (or Apple Maps) history.
Bear in mind this should not turn into an obsession or a breach of privacy, but a step towards verifying your suspicions.
Her iPhone keeps a log of her locations and if your girlfriend uses Google Maps, you can find the places she has visited recently.
Go to ‘Settings’ on her iPhone, tap on ‘Privacy’, then ‘Location Services’, look for ‘System Services’, and click on ‘Significant Locations’.
If she’s harboring secrets, frequent visits to unusual or undisclosed places might be hints.
2. Browser History
Her browser history is another potential tell-tale sign. Take a look at the sort of websites she’s visiting on her iPhone.
To do that, go to the Safari app, click on the book-like icon at the bottom, and you’ll find the ‘History’ tab.
Be careful though; if she’s aware and has been proactive, she would have deleted her browsing history, leaving you with no leads.
3. Installed Dating Apps
If your girlfriend has a dating app installed on her iPhone, it is a big red flag.
Swipe through her phone home screen and look for any dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, or Happn.
Beware that some savvy cheaters might add dating apps to hidden folders or rename them to seem less conspicuous.
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4. Messages
Look out for any unknown numbers or suspicious chats in her Message app. If you stumble upon a conversation that seems intimate or inappropriate, it may be a cause for concern.
However, remember that all these steps should tread delicately on the line between concern and intrusion.
Even though they may provide answers, they could potentially lead to trust issues if misused.
The last thing you want is to make your relationship a place where privacy gets compromised.
What’s more important is an open conversation about your worries and insecurities, which might provide more understanding and satisfaction than playing detective.
5. Call Logs
Don’t just look for unknown numbers in these records. Look for patterns like calls at odd hours or exceptionally long conversations.
Pay particular attention to blocked or ‘No caller ID’ entries, as these could mean your partner is trying to obscure the identity of the person she’s in contact with.
6. WhatsApp or Other Messaging Apps
If your girlfriend is using WhatsApp, iMessage, Facebook Messenger, or Viber often, it might be worth taking a look.
Look out for unknown contacts, questionable messages sent late at night, or numerous disappearing messages (if she uses apps like Telegram).
Notice if there are inexplicable periods where messages are deleted or certain chats that are overly secure, hidden, or archived.
7. Photos and Videos
Every picture tells a story and the iPhone’s photo library is no different. Browse her gallery for pictures that may raise suspicions.
Look for selfies taken in unfamiliar places, group photos with unidentified people, or even intimate pictures without you.
Also, check the ‘Recently Deleted’ folder – almost everyone forgets about this hidden treasure trove of information.
8. Email Account
Having access to her email account can be a goldmine of information. Browse through her inbox and spam folder.
Are there any unfamiliar emails from a person you don’t know? Perhaps mail updates from dating websites are hidden in the spam section?
Or receipts/confirmations from strange hotels, restaurants, or transactions you aren’t aware of?
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9. Snapchat, TikTok or Instagram DMs
Social media has become a popular platform for casual or intimate conversations.
Snapchat snaps disappear after viewing but the chat doesn’t unless it’s deleted manually. Scroll through her list of friends and look for any unfamiliar names or profiles.
On Instagram, check the DMs section. Remember, Instagram allows messages to be moved to a ‘seen’ or ‘hidden’ section.
10. Frequent Password Changes
While it’s normal to change passwords for security reasons, if your girlfriend changes her phone password very often, it could indicate she’s safeguarding against you seeing something.
11. Calendar or Notes
These apps are often overlooked but can reveal some additional information. A quick look into her calendar or notes could unravel meetings, appointments, or events kept from you. Maybe a dinner without you, or a movie plan with ‘someone’.
12. Financial Transactions
Unusual expenses can sometimes signal a red flag. If you have access to financial apps like PayPal or Venmo on her phone, check for suspicious transactions – maybe unexplained hotel/uber payments or recurring payments to unfamiliar companies (which could potentially be dating sites).
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