7 Signs Its Time to Let Go of a Relationship ...

By Teresa • Mar 2, 2014

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.

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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  • Maria

    2014-03-03T01:36:30.486Z

    But if you get into a situation where u're confuse if it's better to end things altogether or no. I am so confuuuse. When we r together it feels so nice, but if he's there and I'm here, during the times we r not together I feel so lonely and then a lot of things come out. We both know there is a problem, but we don't know how to solve it. If I'll break up with him I know I will hurt him so much, and I don't wanna do that. But I think it's time to end this relationship. I'm so confuse. I know for some this may sound simple, but like what everybody says 'you'll never know unless you'll be on their shoes' how hard it is. I am really open to everything you wanna say, advice. God bless us all
  • Sunflower

    2014-03-02T20:04:26.448Z

    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!
  • Ess

    2014-03-02T22:59:49.523Z

    @Sunflower, Run Away Hun
  • Kailey

    2014-03-17T14:58:12.669Z

    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
  • Asiay

    2014-08-01T19:11:35.330Z

    I've been in a on again off again,6yrs.now.Where is this man lives with another woman, for the 6yrs.of us.I'm not the" break-up-the happy home" ,bandit. When we met, instant physical attraction, and throughout the lusting, getting to know each other,things came out, of course not until after he got the cookies! We actually didn't sleep with each other until after 21/2 mos. Now all these years I've been holding on to the idea,the very feeling of a him and I the whole pkg.(get my drift).As it stands now I know it's over, but he won't walk away and neither will I. Must mention, the years have been full of sex. I am still in love with him. I need to cut the ties,cause if I don't he'll continue to come back and think it's ok.#HELP.
  • Maria

    2014-03-13T13:05:07.505Z

    @brittany thank you so much! It helped me think clearly. God bless us all
  • Jenefer

    2014-03-03T09:02:13.352Z

    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?
  • Saw

    2014-04-03T23:24:43.776Z

    Hey, i have been married to a guy for 5years and now he says there is no love between us and only obligation..
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