Note from the Author: This story is shared by Sophia with her full consent. To protect her privacy, I have changed all names, locations, and identifying details while keeping the true events and emotions intact. Some links in this story are ones through which I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you
Do you think your boyfriend is cheating on you? If so, it’s not strange. I’ve been through this myself. Today, I’m going to share my true story of how I discovered my partner was cheating on me behind my back. Through this story, I’ll tell you some signs to look for to determine whether he’s loyal or not. I’ll also share some methods you can use to get solid proof of his infidelity.
How We Met: The Christmas Crash
Hi, my name is Sophia, and I’m a nurse. I met Liam in December 2021. I still remember that day—I was at the market shopping for Christmas when Liam accidentally collided with my car. Although the accident wasn’t serious, he suffered minor leg injuries. I quickly put him in my car and took him to the hospital. After getting him treated, I dropped him off at home.
That’s how we got to know each other, and we exchanged numbers. From that day on, we started talking frequently. Later, I learned that Liam is a basketball player who plays for a well-known club in the USA. For privacy reasons, I can’t share the club’s name.
From First Date to Falling in Love
We’d been talking on the phone for about a month when one day, Liam invited me to watch one of his matches; he’d even arranged the tickets. Honestly, I was very excited to see him play. I’m not a big fan of basketball, but ever since I met Liam, my interest in the sport had grown.
After the match ended, he asked me out on a date, and I said yes. That night, he arranged a wonderful, romantic dinner, which overjoyed me. And that’s how we started dating. This went on for about a year, and everything seemed perfect. But one day, I suddenly saw a Tinder notification on Liam’s phone. I asked him if he was seeing someone else on Tinder. He flatly denied it and said he’d clicked a spam link on Facebook, which was why he kept getting notifications from dating apps. He tried to fix it, but it was all in vain.
The First Red Flag and Growing Suspicion
I figured he might be telling the truth, since scammers are known to send such notifications these days. But still, a suspicion had crept into my mind, and I wanted to put it to rest. I wanted to know if he was telling the truth and whether he was truly interested in me. He was a popular basketball player, after all, so my suspicions were justified. Girls were always around him at games, cheering and trying to get his attention. It made me wonder if I was just one of many. One day, while we were having dinner at a restaurant, he went to the bathroom for a while, leaving his phone on the table. I quickly checked his phone, but I couldn’t find anything strange.
The Signs I Learned About Cheating
My suspicions still weren’t allayed. I needed proof that he wasn’t dating anyone else. So, I started searching the internet and talked to some of my friends. I also read random threads on Reddit and some articles, where I found tips and tricks on how to tell if my boyfriend was cheating on me. For instance, many people shared that sudden changes in phone habits—like guarding it more closely or getting secretive with notifications—were huge red flags. Others mentioned emotional distance, such as less affection or picking fights out of nowhere, often as a way to create space. Friends echoed that gut feelings shouldn’t be ignored, and one article even listed working late unexpectedly or a spike in “alone time” as common signs. Armed with this, I decided to watch Liam more closely, starting with his routine. Here are some methods I used to find out if he was cheating:
Forgot Password Method on Tinder
First, I tried the “Forgot Password” method. I suspected he had a Tinder account, so I went to the official Tinder website and clicked “Forgot Password.” But it required an email, and I had no idea which one he’d used. I entered his personal email anyway, but since I no longer had access to it, this method didn’t work. My heart raced as the page loaded, but no reset link came through. I knew I had to try something else.
I didn’t have a Tinder account, so I couldn’t search for him directly. I looked it up anyway and learned that you can’t browse profiles without logging in. That’s when I tried the “Forgot Password” option again.
Checking Social Media Activity
I started checking all his social media activity. But his fan following was so huge that it wasn’t easy to track him. He was messaging so many girls that it was difficult to know who he might be dating. Every like, every comment, every late-night DM felt like a stab. I told myself it was just his public persona, but doubt kept growing.
Google Images and Bings Images
Now I knew I’d have to resort to tools. So, I first tried a few free ones, including Google Images and Bing Images. These are decent tools and can pull publicly available data. However, dating apps are highly secure and don’t expose user profiles publicly. Therefore, even with these, I had no proof that my boyfriend was cheating on me.
Dating Profile Finder Site
I was tired of spying and wanted to make my final move. If I didn’t get proof this time, I’d assume my partner was loyal and not cheating on me. Then I learned about hookup dating apps and cheater-finder tools. I read stories on Reddit about how others discovered their boyfriends cheating through dating apps. I made a list of every tool I could find.
- TruthFinder
- Spokeo
- BeenVerified
- Social catfish
- CheaterBuster
I thoroughly studied all five tools and found that most of them charged subscriptions of up to $35. I didn’t want to spend that much. Then I discovered that Spokeo offered a 7-day free trial for just 95 cents, and if you don’t get results, your money will be refunded.
I visited Spokeo’s official website and searched for Liam using his phone number. Within minutes, the report appeared before me, and I downloaded it as a PDF. Before opening it, I prayed to God that everything would be okay and that my Liam would prove loyal.
The Shocking Report—and the Truth
When I opened the report, I discovered that Liam was not only on Tinder but also on Bumble. He had linked posts from both apps to secret social media accounts, which allowed Spokeo to flag him as cheating. Now I was convinced he was a cheater. But then I noticed something else: those two accounts had been created almost five years ago, and nothing had been shared from them on social media since then.
I called Liam right away and invited him to my house. He arrived in no time, and I showed him the report. He explained that he had created both accounts about five years ago but deleted them after using them briefly—long before he even knew me. He even logged into Tinder on his phone to show me the account recovery process. That’s when I finally believed he wasn’t cheating on me.
From Doubt to Forever
Now I was both regretful and happy that my boyfriend, Liam, was truly mine. About two months after this incident, he proposed to me, and we finally got married in December 2025. The ring sparkled under the Christmas lights, just like the day we met. Our love had survived doubt, and now it felt unbreakable. I still think back to that crash in the parking lot, who knew a little fender-bender would lead to forever?
The Lesson: Trust and Communication
My only purpose in sharing this story is to let people know that misunderstandings can happen in relationships, so we should keep a cool head and avoid hasty decisions. If I had broken up with Liam in a hurry, I might have lost my true love.
Some of my friends even advised me to use location trackers and spy apps. However, these are all illegal, so you shouldn’t use any such apps. You have no right to compromise anyone’s privacy. Trust should be the foundation of any relationship, not surveillance. In the end, open communication saved us—something no app could ever do.
Published: October 29, 2025, By Sam