Trust is the most essential aspect of any relationship. When that trust is breached, or even when there is doubt, it can create emotional pain, lingering conflict, and lasting harm to the partnership. In most relationships, suspicions of infidelity do not necessarily involve actual cheating. And without facts, communication can often regress.
Partner Fidelity (Cheating) Test
Where do I get a Relationship Cheating Lie Detector Test? A lie detector test for infidelity can provide you with closure and a pathway to the truth. Whether you’re attempting to get to the truth about your partner’s behavior or trying to clear your name, a polygraph test conducted by a qualified examiner can bring closure and answers to help you move on, with the relationship or without it.
WHY AN INFIDELITY POLYGRAPH TEST?
When it comes to intimate relations, there are few things as emotionally charged as suspicion. It may also provoke denial or defensiveness. Conversations become circular. Doubts persist. In such situations, a polygraph test dealing with the relationship at the center of the issue can give a structured, science-based framework to help cope with allegations of infidelity. These tests are usually performed if:
- Nothing has been proven, but there is a lot of circumstantial evidence.
- One of the partners is looking to confirm or deny specific contentions.
- Trust was broken once before and doesn’t stand as firm as it did.
- A couple seeks clarity before committing for the long term or to reconcile.
WHY EXAMINER EXPERIENCE MATTERS
Infidelity and domestic issue testing are among the most challenging categories in lie detection. Emotional friction is high, and vague or poorly worded questions can induce misleading outputs. That’s why experience matters.
An experienced examiner is trained in domestic issue testing with time-tested methods that have been developed through years of practice and research. GPN Owner Michael Martin’s 2012 published textbook on Relationship and Domestic Polygraph Testing is widely regarded as a benchmark in the industry. It was this knowledge that formed the basis for framing questions, managing testing, and interpreting results in high-stakes and emotionally charged situations.
Formally trained examiners will guarantee that:
- Test protocols are both ethical and scientific.
- Each question is carefully worded to be straightforward and unbiased.
- The tone has been unchallenging and respectful.
STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS OF AN INFIDELITY LIE DETECTOR TEST
1. Scheduling the Appointment
The first step is to book an appointment with a qualified polygraph examiner. At this stage, the examiner will communicate with the client, attempting to establish the broad aspects of the situation.
2. Preliminary Discussion and Question Development
On the day of the test, the examiner and the examinee hold a pre-test phase. This phase permits the examiner to:
- Gather relevant background information
- Get to the examinee’s even version
- Explore any explanations or misunderstandings
- Prepare specific questions for the in-test phase
It is a non-accusatory discussion intended to put the examinee at ease and willing to talk. It also serves to ensure the questions are precise and meaningful.
3. The Polygraph Examination
Once the questions are finalized, the polygraph sensors are introduced and applied. It consists of several successive rounds of the above questions, validating the agreement of the physiological response.
The polygraph monitors signs such as:
- Breathing patterns
- Cardiovascular activity
- Electrodermal (sweat gland) activity
- Motion Sensors
The test process usually lasts 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours.
4. Analysis and Detailed Report
The examiner analyses the data and writes a detailed report after the test.
This report includes:
- The issue being examined
- The exact test questions used
- Responses of the examinee
- A coherent interpretation of the findings based on physiological markers
THE IMPORTANCE OF WELL-DESIGNED QUESTIONS
The most crucial component regarding passing an infidelity polygraph is the question of formulation. The vagueness of language can cause misunderstandings and faulty conclusions. That’s why experts adhere to stringent standards:
Mechanics pertaining to behavior only: Exclusion of thoughts, feelings, or intent. Questions must be about a specific action. For instance, instead of asking, “Have you been faithful?”, one could ask: Since you began dating [name], have you had sexual contact with anyone else?
Yes/No question format: All polygraph questions should be answerable with only a yes or no. This cuts down confusion and helps in obtaining accurate data.
Avoid vague or emotionally-driven terms: Words like “cheating,” “unfaithful,” or “affair” are subjective. The examiner will assist you with rephrasing your concerns into objective behavioral questions.
Relationship Polygraph – Situations Where It Is Helpful
An infidelity polygraph test can add value in a variety of structures/scenarios, including:
- Pre-engagement, marriage or breakup, and similar relationship intentions
- Re-establishing post-affair, one partner requires proof of truthfulness
- Continued skepticism without evidence to the contrary
- False allegations, where the other partner wants to prove they’re innocent
Whether an honest or deceptive result, for some, it re-establishes trust. For others, it validates instincts and allows informed decisions to be made.
CONFIDENTIAL AND RESPECTFUL TESTING ENVIRONMENT
Your privacy is protected when you book a polygraph test for infidelity. All communication, observation, knowledge and information shall be held strictly confidential. Results are only passed on to the client or pre-designated parties.
There is only one exception to this policy of strict confidentiality, and that is if an examinee reports to the law a serious crime that is mandated by law to be reported. Apart from that, everything else is confidential, and the site never discloses anything to third parties.
CAN A SPOUSE BE TESTED WITHOUT CONSENT?
No. All professional polygraph examinations must be administered voluntarily and with informed consent. You cannot legally or ethically test someone without their full disclosure of what will be on the exam. If a partner declines, it can be an opportunity for you to discuss why and explore whether other forms of dialogue or counseling might better serve your relationship.
Advantages Of An Infidelity Polygraph Exam
- Objective clarity: The polygraph helps reveal the facts in situations often clouded by emotion.
- Resolution: Whether in confirming innocence or in revealing dishonesty, it constitutes an advance in the situation.
- Re-establishing trust: For many couples, a clean test is a starting point for healing.
- Peace of mind: Knowing reality can alleviate anxiety and help mental health.
- Private and confidential: Everything is handled discreetly.
THE FIRST STEP TO RESOLUTION
A cheating or infidelity lie detector test provides a means to get answers – professionally, discreetly, and confidentially.
Whether you just want peace of mind, want someone to be accountable, or just want to put it behind you, the results of a polygraph test can be the crossroads between finding out the truth and moving forward with clarity and a sense of direction.
AVAILABLE TESTING LOCATIONS
GPN has over 500 testing locations around the world to choose from. Click HERE to find your preferred testing location.
TYPES OF LIE DETECTOR TESTING AVAILABLE FOR PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP ISSUES INCLUDE:
Cheating / Fidelity / Infidelity Lie Detector Test
In most cases, this format is used to determine whether one partner has had sex (i.e., sexual intercourse and/or oral sex) or sexual contact with anyone else besides his/her significant other. Other related issues may include questions about dating, kissing, having contact with “exes,” placing personal ads, visiting strip clubs, etc. This category represents the vast majority of the Relationship testing issues we handle.
Personal History Lie Detector Test
This format is appropriate when a partner needs to verify aspects of his/her partner’s background BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE RELATIONSHIP, such as sexual history, drug or alcohol habits, gambling, health issues (particularly STDs), and excessive financial obligations.
Internet Activities Lie Detector Test
Not all “cheating” requires physical contact. Polygraphs can be used to determine the extent of “sexual” activities conducted over the internet, such as visits to pornographic sites, dating sites, sexual chat rooms, interactive sexual websites, or having “cybersex” (sexual chat) with someone who is not his/her partner.
Therapeutic Disclosure Lie Detector Test
This is a variation of a “Statement Verification” exam in which the Examinee (person being tested) prepares a document ostensibly to disclose (in writing) to his/her partner any acts or conduct the partner might be concerned about. The polygraph is then used to verify the overall content of the Disclosure by asking questions such as “Did you lie about anything in the Disclosure you provided?” Questions about individual issues within the Statement are not usually asked, as these would be redundant. This method is typically used in the Therapeutic Process after the Examinee has already made admissions of infidelity (or other unapproved or discouraged behaviors) and is attempting to verify the full extent of those behaviors. Since this is a multiple-issue test by definition, test results will not be as reliable as with a single-issue exam, but it is often the only way to resolve multiple issues simultaneously. Diagnosed “sex addicts” are frequently administered a Therapeutic Disclosure exam as part of their treatment program. This Disclosure should include a numbered list of specific disclosures and denials and should be signed and dated. Care must be taken not to include subjective issues in the Disclosure (see “Rules” below).
PreMarital & Prenuptual Lie Detector Test
An agreement to be married, in some cases, can carry a significant amount of doubt and trepidation. Marriage is a legal bond that ties the couple together in many ways… familial, social, and financial. When the social or financial status of one partner significantly differs from that of the other partner, questions can arise about that partner’s motivations. Click HERE for more information about PreMarital Polygraph Testing.
HOW MANY QUESTIONS CAN BE ASKED IN A RELATIONSHIP LIE DETECTOR TEST?
THE ANSWER DEPENDS ON THE ACCURACY YOU WANT …
90 to 95%
Single Issue exam – The exam is designed to resolve one target issue, is the most accurate testing format available, and is the only format that meets the Daubert standard for admissibility of scientific evidence. Basically, this type of exam asks JUST ONE QUESTION, although this one question is worded in a variety of different ways and is asked numerous times. If more than one question requires resolution, a second single issue exam can be administered, but the examiner will charge a fee for additional testing.
75 to 90%
Multiple Issue a/k/a Exploratory exam – The exam is designed to address a maximum of four different but related questions/issues. Unless a Statement Verification exam is used, the maximum number of relevant questions a single exam can support is FOUR (4). If the relevant questions are unrelated, the accuracy can be as low as 75%. If more than four related questions is needed, a second exam will have to be administered. Keep in mind that failing ANY question on this exam will result in failing ALL the questions, including the ones answered truthfully. If you need to address more than four questions, or the questions are on different topics, more than one exam will be required.
70 to 85%
Statement Verification exam – The exam is designed to verify the overall truthfulness of a written statement created by the person being tested. This format includes Therapeutic Disclosures. The polygraph is then used to verify the overall content of the Disclosure by asking questions such as “Did you lie about anything in the Disclosure you provided?” Questions about individual issues within the Statement are not asked, as these would be redundant. This format is not usually recommended because it is the least accurate of all the available methods.
RULES FOR DESIGNING RELATIONSHIP LIE DETECTION QUESTIONS
There are quite a few rules for designing proper relationship polygraph questions. Your examiner will work with you to develop the best questions for your situation, but here are some of the basic rules for question design. Keep in mind that failing any question in a polygraph will result in the entire exam being failed. In other words, a person can not “pass” one question and “fail” another question within the same exam. Here is a link to a more comprehensive set of POLYGRAPH LIE DETECTOR QUESTION DESIGN RULES.
- Relevant infidelity polygraph test questions are typically answered with the word “no.” Narrative answers are not permitted.
- The number of relevant test questions asked affects the accuracy of the test. The more questions we ask, the less accurate the results will be. A specific issue test (one question) will produce results with the highest accuracy. Four relevant questions is the maximum that can be asked in an exam. Asking five or more relevant questions in a single exam will be unreliable. If more than four questions is needed, the options are to have more than one exam administered, or to use a Statement Verification test.
- Questions can not be subjective or ambiguous. Each question must be interpreted the same way by any person who hears it. When in doubt, specific words or phrases can be defined and agreed upon before the exam. Some examples of words that are not permitted are “cheating,” “affair,” and “inappropriate.” Questions must be direct and to the point, such as “During your marriage, did you have sexual contact with anyone other than your husband?”
- Lengthy infidelity test questions are not permitted. A question that takes more than 6 or 7 seconds to ask (using normal speech) is too long.
- Hypothetical questions are not permitted.
- Questions about opinions, emotions, intentions, feelings, or the future can not be used. For example, we can not ask, “Do you love your wife?” or “Do you plan to leave your wife?” but we can ask, “Did you tell someone that you do not love your wife?” and “Did you tell anyone that you were going to leave your wife?”
- Compound (multi-part) questions are not generally used.
- Infidelity test Questions about lying are not generally used. Relationship polygraph questions are asked in the most direct way possible. For example, we would ask, “Did you have sex with someone other than your wife?” and not, “Did you lie to your wife about having sex with someone else?”
- Questions in the same exam must be related to one another. Lie detector examiners can not mix issues in a test. For example, an examiner can not ask questions about “sexual issues” and “using drugs” in the same exam. Each new issue requires a separate exam.
- Here is a list of WORDS TO AVOID USING IN LIE DETECTOR TEST QUESTIONS
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THE MOST ACCURATE (and most frequently asked) single-issue polygraph question, is “During (time frame) did you have physical sexual contact with anyone other than (name)?” If the person has admitted to previous indiscretions, then the question will be qualified with “other than what you told me.” Of course, any admissions made during the exam will be included in the written report. “Physical Sexual Contact” is carefully defined during the interview process to avoid any confusion.
Your examiner will help you come up with the best questions to resolve your situation.
GPN can provide the following types of exams:
- Website Directory
- Lie Detector Test for Cheaters
- Lie Detector Test for Suspected Cheaters
- Lie Detector Test for Infidelity
- Lie Detector Test for Relationships
- Lie Detector Tests for Marriages
- Lie Detector Test for Cheating
- Lie Detector Tests for Couples
- Lie Detector Test for Unfaithful Partner
- Lie Detector Test for Partner
- Lie Detector Test for Husband
- Lie Detector Test for Wife
- Lie Detector Test for Boyfriend
- Lie Detector Test for Girlfriend
- Lie Detector Test for Domestic Partner
- Private Lie Detector Test
- Private Polygraph Test
- Personal Lie Detector Test
- Personal Polygraph Test
- Liar Detector Test
- Cheating Partner
- Cheating Wife
- Cheating Husband
- Cheating Girlfriend
- Cheating Boyfriend