Breaking up isn’t always everyone’s favorite topic, but there are usually a few signs it’s time to let go of a relationship that can come in handy when you’re trying to decide if it’s time to end things. Sometimes you don’t want to see it yourself, and sometimes you know the signs are there but don’t want to believe it. Maybe you’re going through this right now, or have in the past, but either way, you’ll probably find yourself relating to more than a few of these signs it’s time to let go of a relationship.
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1. You’re Not Happy
One of the most important signs it’s time to let go of a relationship is if you’re not happy. In the end, your happiness should come first, unless there are children involved. If you’re not happy and can get out of the relationship without any strings attached, it’s best for you to do so!
2. You Don’t Want to Be around Your Significant Other
If it becomes more and more obvious that you’d rather spend time with your friends than with your significant other, it’s time to let go. Of course, space is good and necessary, but if it gets to the point where you truly do not want to be around that person, a break-up is imminent.
3. You Don’t Care about Your Future Together
Whether it’s just one of you who doesn’t care about your future together, or both, ignoring the future is a sure sign that you’ll be ending soon. Maybe you simply have different goals for your futures, and if they don’t line up it may be time to let go. It may seem like a petty reason to end things, but if you don’t see a future with someone, why are you wasting the present with them as well?
4. He’s Not Who You Thought He Was
People change. If your relationship changes into something you don’t want, it’s okay to let go. Maybe it was something as simple as realizing he’s not the person you thought he was when you met. No matter the circumstances, if there’s something about your relationship that’s changed, and not for the better, it’s time to let go.
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5. There’s No Trust Anymore
If you can’t trust your significant other at all anymore, it is definitely time to let go of your relationship. What is the point of a relationship without trust? Either work on bringing that trust back into your relationship or let go of the relationship altogether. In the end, it comes down to how much work you’re willing to put in. If you want to gain that trust back, work for it. If not, end things.
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6. It’s a One-Sided Relationship
That being said, if you’re the one putting all of the work into a relationship, end things. You don’t deserve to be in a one-sided relationship. One day you’ll find someone willing to put in just as much work as you, and for the mean time, you don’t deserve to waste your time on someone who doesn’t care.
7. You Just Know
In the end, it comes down to you. You will know when the relationship is over. You won’t need a list of reasons why, because you’ll feel it. You’ll have a gut feeling that it’s time to end things. It won’t be easy to end things, but it will be easy to know when it’s time.
Are you struggling to end a relationship? Have you in the past? What were your telltale signs that it was time to end things? Was there a specific moment? Let me know in the comments!
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Jenefer: How do u know if a guy still really loves you after being wit him for 4 four years but haven't been official since after 2 years because he whent off to college? He says he loves me but I don't know if he's telling the truth or not?
Erica: Help needed! My boyfriend and I ended things because when he broke up with me (and it was nasty) I eventually moved on. I started talking to a guy! And then my ex wanted me back. I dropped the new guy and went back to my ex. However, my ex was hurt that i moved on and what not, and eventually he told me it kind of ruined a lot and that he doesn't think he could move past it. So we ended things. We haven't talked but he tends to snapchat me randomly and we exchange a few text. I admit I do want to fix this for multiple reasons but in unsure how to handle this for the fact he likes to handle things alone. I question wether he still wants us. We dated almost five years! Advice please!
Erica: @precious The only reason as to why I hold on is because when we are good it's easy, no analyzing. But we have problems that experiences would take care of, like were both really stubborn and we haven't experience a lot, the problems seem small. But we both have a tendency to act on rationality. So things build from there. Were young and dumb. But when it's all smooth, we have an unexplainable connection. Maybe the best thing is to detach myself. As you can see I'm pretty lost.
Kailey: I just knew , I had a feeling that that was just it when he walked off & I asked if he was gonna talk to me &I he said no , bye & I just had that feeling & yes , he's young , we both are , & we've been together a couple years &have; always had issues not only between us but in our own lives & he's tried to come back but I haven't let him, maybe that was my feeling that it was just done
Sunflower: Ladies! I need help! How do I get out of a relationship with a psycho safely without cops involved. We've been together for 3 years and when I try to leave he ruins my things has even locked me in a closet and told me no. I'm not in love with him anymore. Help me!
Maria: *but what if
Tyee: Great Points !
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