The ‘Midnight Work’ Excuse: Late-Night Deadlines… or Something Else?
They suddenly have urgent deadlines or extra work late at night. You want to support them, so you don’t question it. But let’s be real: what kind of work requires secret phone calls at 2 a.m. and mysterious “business meetings” at odd hours?
And here’s where it gets even darker. Because once they’re done cheating, their behavior changes in ways you can’t ignore.
The ‘After Cheating’ Sleep Pattern: Why Their Energy Levels Shift
One night, they barely slept at all. Next, they crash for 12 hours straight. You sense something’s off, but when you ask, they suddenly become more affectionate: “I love you,” out of nowhere, bringing home surprise gifts. But it’s not love, it’s guilt.
The moment you question them, they flip the script and make you the villain. You ask about their strange sleep habits, and instead of an answer, you get attacked: “Why are you so paranoid? You need help. You’re crazy.” They make you feel guilty for noticing their lies, but you’re not crazy; you’re waking up to the truth.
One moment, they’re a night owl who “just can’t sleep.” Next, they’re suddenly too exhausted to do anything. They pass out early, sleep through alarms, or complain about feeling drained all the time. But is it real exhaustion, or just another cover-up?
Out of nowhere, they start rejecting intimacy. They tell you they’re “too tired,” “too stressed,” or “not in the mood.” Even though they used to be affectionate, somehow their energy returns at suspicious times, like when they need to stay out late or be alone.
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