Knowing if and when to end any relationship can be difficult. This is because breakups can often be extremely unpleasant. Sometimes, you know exactly when it’s time to end your relationship and move on. While other times, you are in limbo, wondering if and when you should end things with your partner. Here are a few signs that you should probably break up with your partner.
To Break Up or Not?
To break up or not to break up is a decision only you can make. We can’t offer you all the answers, but if you need some second opinions that aren’t just your buddies texting you the iconic Britney “Dump Him” photo, keep reading.
#1. Falling on the Priority List
A big sign that you should break up with your partner is if you consistently feel neglected, uncared for, or insignificant. If your partner is consistently inattentive and neglectful of your needs and wants, despite your best efforts to communicate these to them, then it’s safe to say that they do not value your relationship. Partners who are self-absorbed or lack adequate relationship skills are incapable of ever meeting their emotional needs. It’s time for a breakup.
#2. Talking About the Future
The discussion of your relationship can cause tension. No one denies that such conversations can be intimidating, but if your partner cannot envision a future, don’t hesitate to break up. You don’t need to talk about marriage every second, but a conversation or two about the expectations and objectives of the relationship is essential, and if your partner can’t see this, it’s not a good sign.
#3. Feeling Tension When Together
We’ve all been annoyed and frustrated by our partners, particularly on a bad day when nothing seems to go right. When you feel like you are going to scream every time your partner tells the same stupid joke or boring story, perhaps it’s better to sit down and have a candid conversation about the relationship. It’s a much bigger problem when their mere presence irrationally irritates you on the good days.
#4. Not Feeling the Connection
This is an all-too-common problem in any relationship. It’s normal for emotions to fluctuate slightly. However, if your partner is extremely interested in you, but you are only lukewarm about them, or vice versa, it’s not a good sign. Unfortunately, attraction cannot be forced. One of the most difficult relationship lessons anyone can learn is that if the timing is off, it’s not the right person.
#5. Intimacy With Another Person
It’s not that much of a problem if you find other people attractive. It’s normal to look at someone and think how beautiful they are. However, if you catch yourself imagining a happy life with another person or you think you’d rather be intimate with anyone but your partner, it’s a sign that you should break up.