Alpha male body language could be a sign of cheating, says expert

Do you think your partner is cheating on you?

Usually if one suspects their boyfriend or husband cheating on them, they may keep an extra eye on their whereabouts, phone and messages.

But according to a body language expert, there could be other signs to indicate unfaithfulness; the way they stand.

“Attraction and sex may create an increase in testosterone and create subtle changes in the body,” said body language expert Patti Wood.



“Alpha body signals do not necessarily mean a man is being unfaithful - so don’t go accusing your husband just because they’re standing a little taller - but if their body language has suddenly changed, it could imply something more serious,” she further added.

According to Wood, the broad, shoulder-width leg stance, creates a stable base for oneself and is considered a relaxed pose. Wider than that may signify a person trying to subconsciously make the body seem bigger, signal of dominance and power.

Wood believes that this pose may show that a man has a new mate he wants to guard.

This wide stance sends a message that a man isn’t afraid and they’re so strong that no one will even make an attempt to hurt them.

“This display can be a sexual display (especially men to women) or a show of power (especially between men),” Wood explains.



“If a man plants his feet firmly more than nine inches apart, it’s primarily a “male pelvic display,” she adds, “It’s a way of saying, ‘this is my space, I own it and I am not moving.”

A man attempts to give a male alpha signal by highlighting his sex organs.

This may not mean much but if you’re already suspicious then you might want to be more careful.

This article originally appeared on The Independent.