Have name changed for this purely to stop any of my other posts being connected.
I have a suspicion that my mums partner is cheating on her.
She's been with him over 35 years. She's 10 years older than him and he has been around since I was a teenager.
They have seemed happy enough but since my mum retired it's obvious they do not have as much in common. Meanwhile her partner does lots of sports, hobbies and still works.
They rub along but he can be selfish. Mums obviously not perfect and the age difference is beginning to show.
Late last year mum suspected he was up to no good. He admitted he had been somewhere with someone else and had been spotted. He denied it but eventually admitted it. He seemed remorseful and they pulled back together after an awful week and now they rub along again.
But I just have this feeling something isn't right. He's pretty secretive with his phone, he spends a lot of time on messenger, he's out quite a lot by himself, training or with the dogs and he seems distracted. He's lost weight (could be hobby related) and seems chirpy (infatuated / in lust?) at times.
My dad cheated on my mum and I know she would be devastated if the same was happening again. I don't know what to do for the best on this one.
Any advice?