It looks like a surprising amount of us don’t trust our partners.
It’s amazing how a small amount of relationship doubt can push a normally rational person to behave in ways that are completely out of character.
We would never dream of checking a friend or family member’s phone for no reason, but there is something so tempting about that smartphone left on the bed while your partner is in the shower.
Well, if you are guilty of having a sneaky peek, you’re not alone.
Research compiled by OnePoll on behalf of leading UK solicitors Cassell Moore found that eleven per cent of females check their partners’ phones, ten per cent read their emails, and 8.7 per cent log into their social media accounts to check up on them.
Interestingly, the figure for men is considerably lower, with 4 per cent checking phones, 4.6 per cent reading emails and only 2.7 per cent admit to logging into their other half’s social media accounts.
According to The Metro, John Owens, a family law specialist at Cassell Moore, said: “When there’s a lack of trust, doubt begins to creep in. I have a come across many clients who ordinarily are very rational people.
“But when they suspected that their partner was cheating on them they have gone to great, and at times unusual lengths, to catch them out.
Worryingly, there are several different apps available which allow you to keep tabs on your friends and family by hijacking their phones.
According to the site, these are available for just £4.99 and allow you to listen to live calls, and intercept texts, Whatsapp and Facebook messages.
However, Susanna Abse, CEO of The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships urges people to avoid resorting to these desperate measures and instead try to get to the root of what is causing the trouble.
She said:
“Whilst trust in one’s partner is an important part of any relationship, blind trust can be as corrosive as obsessive jealousy.
“Where trust has been broken it is unsurprising that partners are suspicious.
“Rebuilding trust takes time and is generally better built through good communication rather than snooping.
“Therapists are expert in helping couples rebuild trust so that the relationship can be on a stronger more loving footing.”
