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CASE STUDY - "VICKY"

"I once had an average life—married right after college, two children, and a comfortable home in a decent neighborhood.

In order to supplement my husband's salary, I started a small business that ran out of our home, designing and making silk floral arrangements. I was satisfied with our lives. Nothing too grand about it, but we were happy. Then, one day, it started. When my husband would leave for work, the phone would ring. I'd picked it up, and silence. I thought someone had dialed the wrong number. But after several more calls, I thought some teenager was probably pulling a pray,

That night I told my husband about the calls, and he, too, felt that it was like a prank. Next morning, it started again. I couldn't take the phone off the hook—what if someone wanted to place an order, or if my kid's school needed to contact me? The calls continued for the next two weeks, only when I was home alone—never in the evening.

Now I started to get really worried. Every time the phone would ring I would get all jumpy and nervous. What if some lunatic wanted to hurt me? So I called the phone company and ordered a caller ID unit, and installed it. That night I told my hus­band about it and he broke down crying, saying this was all his fault and how sorry h, was to have caused me all of this worry.

I had no idea what he was talking about—but he continued to tell me that he had a new student in his class that semester (he was a teacher at a local college). She was doing poorly, and he had offered to tutor her after class. Well, a lot more had happened between them than he planned on. Now, this girl was determined to drive us crazy and break up our marriage."

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Receiving hang-up phone calls is a significant indication of a cheating spouse There are several reasons you or your spouse would receive a hang-up phone. For example, a lover could become angry with your spouse and will call to get his attention. In another scenario, your spouse was supposed to call the lover at a certain time but­ was unable to do so since you were present. The lover waits for the call, the more time that passes, the more upset the lover becomes — until they just can’t help but call your home.

Another situation develops when the lover wants to talk with your spouse,

repeatedly calls until your spouse picks up the phone. The need to talk for a few seconds is very strong. In this situation, the lover is attempting to keep control of the situation as well as cause trouble in the marriage.

Hang-up phone calls are usually made by an immature person. They are also are annoying. Keep track of when they occur and watch what your spouse does. Keeping a log is most helpful in determining your phantom caller.