How to Know when a Relationship Isn’t Working
Thursday, September 16th, 2010Ever hear somebody tell you that they have out-stayed their welcome in a relationship? Is there an easy means to find out when a relationship has become more trouble than it’s worth? Here are a couple of signs that it might be time to end your relationship. Perhaps your partner is putting insane demands on the relationship and you’re having difficulty making up your mind to leave. Sometimes your partner also wants out of the relationship, but doesn’t know what to do either.
- Lack of Respect - You have to respect each other at least as much as you love each other if you need your relationship to work. A deficiency of respect is unsatisfactory. You in all probability need to stop the relationship totally, because something that fundamental isn’t likely to change. If your partner is abusive to you, that is the supreme sign of contempt. Lying and cheating are also means of expressing contempt and disrespect.
- Passive Aggressive Behavior Patterns – Abusing her and cheating on her aren’t unique ways to disrespect her. Unkept commitments are another warning sign. If the individual is constantly late to pick you up or come in from a night out on the town, this individual is exhibiting ill will to you and your relationship. Discuss it, change it, or move on.
- In a Rut? - Every Friday is dinner and a film, because that’s what you’re supposed to do, true? Glad twosomes don’t worry about whether or not they’re in a rut. They enjoy each other no matter whether they’re doing something different or something habitual. If you’re in a rut, it may be time for a change of scenery.
- Is Your Mate Still Fun to Be Around? - Some individuals are relieved when they don’t have to be around their significant other. But the entire aim of being in a relationship with someone else is so that you can bask in their company. If it’s a labor to be near one another any longer, then there really is no reason to stay in the relationship.
- Are You Irritated by the Little Things? – As time goes past, you might begin to notice that a few of the things that were adorable in the beginning of the relationship are now just annoying. His personal hygiene. Her high pitched laugh. If someone’s tendencies are suddenly driving you crazy, you’re no longer seeing them in a positive light. You shouldn’t require your partner to be perfect, but how you feel about their imperfections is a good indication of the well being of your relationship.
Don’t stress out about a dominating partner. Just move on with your life. Mates with crazy emotional swings are often best left behind. I call this a high maintenance relationship. Some people seem to love high maintenance relationships, but I suspect they’re not healthy to start with. Many individuals just ought to avoid high maintenance relationships. Don’t put up with an angry relationship. It’s your happiness that’s at stake.
More about how to know when a relationship is over can be found here.