how do you know when a relationship has failed?
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['Resentment. Resentment grows when someone feels unheard or dismissed. ... ', 'Disrespect. Mutual respect is a cornerstone of all successful relationships. ... ', 'Dishonesty. ... ', 'Mistrust. ... ', 'Distancing. ... ', 'Defensiveness. ... ', 'Contempt.']
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["You're always annoyed at your partner. ... ", 'The thought of them touching you makes you cringe. ... ', 'You start to hate their habits. ... ', 'Arguments are escalating. ... ', "It's not going anywhere."]
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['#1,. Reflect on your needs. ... ', '#2. Ask if your partner has time to talk about the relationship. ... ', '#3. Be specific about what “effort” means. ... ', '#4. Talk nice and be assertive. ... ', '#5. Check in after your conversation on needs.']
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["You're failing to communicate... Getty Images. ... ", "You've gone off sex. Getty Images. ... ", "You're bored. Getty Images. ... ", 'You pick fights. Getty Images. ... ', 'You avoid future plans. Getty Images. ... ', "You don't feel affectionate. ... ", 'You start daydreaming… ... ', 'You fight constantly.']
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['Lack of communication. ... ', 'Irresponsible, immature, and unpredictable. ... ', 'Lack of trust. ... ', "Significant family and friends don't like your partner. ... ", 'Controlling behavior. ... ', 'Feeling insecure in the relationship. ... ', 'A dark or secretive past. ... ', 'Non-resolution of past relationships.']
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["You Aren't Having Sex Anymore. ... ", 'You Have Nothing to Say to Each Other. ... ', "You're With Each Other...But Not Really With Each Other. ... ", "You're Actively Ignoring Your Gut."]
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["You don't laugh anymore. ... ", "You're seeing what else is out there. ... ", "There's no effort being put into the relationship or its future. ... ", "If you're no longer a priority in their life. ... ", 'Disagreements completely stop. ... ', 'You just feel alone, even around your partner. ... ', "In your heart of hearts, you know it's over."]
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['You start filling in the gaps. ... ', "You want to 'fix' your partner. ... ", 'You lose all your boundaries. ... ', "You don't feel like you have your own independent life. ... ", 'You lose contact with friends or family. ... ', 'You need to ask for approval.']
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['Their imperfections start to stand out. Yulia Mayorova/Shutterstock. ... ', 'Communication diminishes. ... ', 'You develop a wandering eye. ... ', "You've fallen for someone else. ... ", 'You stop thinking about a future together. ... ', "You don't want to be intimate anymore. ... ", 'Your priorities change. ... ', 'You feel trapped.']
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["TIME. If your partner does not enjoy spending time with you, or always has excuses to avoid spending time together, it's possible that they don't feel like you connect with them how they want you to. ... ", 'COMMUNICATION. ... ', 'CHEATING. ... ', 'LYING. ... ', 'NEGATIVE GETTING WORSE. ... ', 'LACK OF SEX. ... ', 'LACK OF AMBITION.']
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["Your partner's always busy.", 'Communication has gone quiet.', "They're hanging out with new friends but they're being vague or sneaky about it.", 'If you ask questions, your partner gets angry or defensive.']
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['No care left to fight. ... ', 'All-out disregard. ... ', 'Zero plans. ... ', 'No time for one another. ... ', 'Failing intimacy. ... ', 'Lack of trust. ... ', 'Abuse and jealousy. ... ', 'Contempt and resentment.']
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If you've figured what the deeper issue is in the relationship, then it's time to be honest and clear with your partner about it. This gives you, or them, an opportunity to fix it. If they can't fix it, or they're not even willing to try, then obviously that's not a good sign and might be time to break up.
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["You've Started to Feel Insecure About Your Partner. ... ", "You're Avoiding Having That *Big* Argument. ... ", 'You Prefer Hanging Out With Other People. ... ', 'You No Longer Feel Desired by Your Partner. ... ', "You're Not Afraid to Get Personal and Say Toxic Things. ... ", 'Your Partner Frustrates You More Than Ever.']
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If you feel disdain towards your partner, that may be the biggest sign of all that you've fallen out of love. Respect comes hand-in-hand with trust and support. So without respect, your relationship is pretty much done for.
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["They're Not As Affectionate. ... ", "They're Way Less Intimate. ... ", "They've Stopped Talking About The Future. ... ", 'They No Longer Want To Have Deep Discussions. ... ', "They're Backpedaling In The Relationship. ... ", "They're Picking More Fights. ... ", "They Don't Want To Talk About It."]
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['ARE YOU OFTEN SCREAMING AND FIGHTING? ... ', 'ARE YOU CONSTANTLY KEEPING SCORE? ... ', 'ARE YOU AFRAID TO TALK TO YOUR PARTNER ABOUT THE IMPORTANT STUFF? ... ', 'DOES YOUR PARTNER ONLY CARE ABOUT THEMSELVES? ... ', "DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CAN'T DO ANYTHING RIGHT? ... ", 'ARE THEY SELFISH IN BED? ... ', 'ARE YOU OR YOUR PARTNER OVERWHELMED WITH JEALOUSY?']