This pandemic has been a mixed bag for a lot of us when it comes to relationships. It’s seen a lot of relationships blossom after many have locked down together for the first time to those in long relationships, married in some cases, and ending it for various reasons. It’s a real test to spend 24 hours a day with your partner, especially if you’re both working from home. So with that being said, here are five signs that your relationship is over.
*This is a collaborative post.
*This is a collaborative post.You’re Spending More Time Apart
Do you find yourself spending more time apart, even if you’re spending every day in the same place? A lot of signs that a relationship is over will often be to do with distancing yourself from the other person. If you find yourself making excuses to spend less time with them, like work commitments or seeing other friends, then it might be that you’re no longer wanting their company. It’s something that can start off fairly subtle but can be more apparent, the more time you spend physically away from them.
You may also find that you’re not keeping in touch with them when you are away from them. Perhaps you’re ignoring their calls or text messages. This is all stuff that you might do normally and the relationship might be healthy in other ways but if you’re purposefully ignoring them, then that’s a problem.
Their Bad Habits Have Become More Annoying
We all have bad habits, that’s a given but if that bad habit that you were once ok with has become more annoying of late, it could be to do with your partner just being around you, rather than the annoying habit of having to do with anything. It’s something that happens in relationships that are coming to a more bitter ending. You start to pick apart everything and anything they do, whether they’re doing something wrong or right. In your eyes, they can’t win and that’s an unhealthy relationship that is probably best to end for the sake of both parties.
You Can See Yourself Without Them In The Future
Find yourself daydreaming of singledom? It’s not unusual to think about what you would be doing if you weren’t in a relationship but if you honestly can’t see yourself with this person in the future, then it’s likely they’ve not made a big enough impact yet or they’re not right for you. Some people will stay in a relationship for comfort but it’s not fair to put yourself through that unhappiness or your partner’s for that matter.
Arguments End Up Unresolved
Arguments that end up being unresolved are often a sign that something isn’t right. Some of the top divorce lawyers in London would likely agree that it’s important to avoid any bitterness when ending a relationship. However, that often happens and divorce lawyers are not only there to help make it an amicable split financially but they’re also the liaison between their client and the client’s ex-partner.
A lot of arguments that you have with a partner are likely to be resolved a few minutes or hours after the argument has happened. Some arguments may last a few days but if you’ve got arguments going unresolved, then this is an issue.
You’re Simply Not Happy Anymore
It’s simple but true, if you’re not happy anymore then it’s time to leave. Often couple’s therapy can be a solution but if you’re not happy with who you’ve become or your partner has become, there’s not really much you can do. Fixing a person or trying to change them to suit you is never the solution. You should be with someone who makes you happy and treats you right!
If your relationship is over then it’s best for both of you and everyone involved to separate. You can never say never that things could return to normal but right now is where you should focus your decision and attention.
What advice would you give for those in relationships that are on the rocks? Let me know in the comments below.
*Disclaimer – This is a collaborative post with KMJ solicitors. All words are my own.
