36 day 10 smelly lemons 🍋 72 fat ohs 26 zephyr Catfishes disappear…a lot It’s fine not to be in constant contact, but if the object of your affection regularly disappears for days – even weeks – at a time, then they may well be a catfish. Everyone gets busy, but if they’re pulling regular vanishing acts then they probably have something else going on. Maybe they’re already involved in another relationship, or maybe they’re still going back and forth with their ex. Either way, if you’re not getting their full attention, then they might be catfishing you. Their social media isn’t very social Even the most reluctant Facebook user typically still gets tagged in their friends’ photos, has people share funny gifs to their wall and receives birthday messages, so, if their page looks suspiciously sparse then you might want to ask some questions. The number of friends they have can also be a big give-away; anything less than 100 is worth investigating further, and if you see the same people posting over and over again then it may be worth checking out their profiles too, just in case! Catfishes won’t Skype, Facetime, or even Snapchat… Thanks to technology, it’s never been easier to have a face-to-face conversation with someone, even if you’re miles apart. If the person you’re talking to has a laptop or a smartphone, then it’s very likely that they’ll have easy access to some kind of video chat. Of course, not everyone is tech-savvy so you might want to cut them some slack, but if they’re point-blank refusing to try while simultaneously posting a series of selfies on Instagram, then you could have a catfish on your hands. They’re an expert storyteller Everyone loves a good storyteller – after all, there’s nothing better than finding yourself on a first date with someone who can tell a good tale. But when the stories start getting more outlandish, and their excuses even wilder, it’s time to ask yourself whether they’re telling you the whole truth. Someone always being ready with a convenient story is a tell-tale sign of catfishing. Look out for those stories that don’t completely add up – it’s been their Grandma’s birthday three times this year, for example – https://www.instagram.com/p/CHLzwiOAOoT/?igshid=1x4wusxfo59h9