{"id":17391,"date":"2018-09-15T14:00:52","date_gmt":"2018-09-15T21:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=17391"},"modified":"2021-05-31T11:01:23","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T18:01:23","slug":"how-to-know-when-to-break-up-with-someone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/relationship-advice\/breaking-up\/how-to-know-when-to-break-up-with-someone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Know When to Break Up"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Breaking up sucks. That\u2019s probably why we let ourselves suffocate in bad relationships\u2014anything to avoid the dreaded talk. But once you reach that breaking point, usually after a few months of arguing and passive aggressive bitterness, you\u2019ll start considering the inevitable. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a tough choice, but if you’re thinking it may be time to break up but are still feeling unsure, here are a few things to look out for that tell you it’s time. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re sad more than happy.
\n<\/b>The easiest way to know when to break up can be a simple question: are you smiling or frowning?  If you\u2019re usually sad, the hardest thing is admitting it to yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes we get so comfortable in a relationship that we forget what real happiness feels like. The relationship grows on you like a bad haircut, and the idea of fixing it and starting over again feels overwhelming. Truthfully though, it\u2019s more overwhelming in the long run to settle for a bad relationship. So be with someone who makes you happy now, not eventually. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve lost desire .
\n<\/b>Desire has its ups and downs. Not every couple has to be googly-eyed and playing footsies under the table, but they should have a reasonable amount of desire for each other. If you often find you\u2019re not in the mood, it\u2019s usually a bad sign. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Couples who are deeply connected, both mentally and emotionally, want to touch each other. Even if it\u2019s not always in a sexual way, they want to be physically close or playful. Little flirtations like cuddling and petting is important. When this desire goes missing, the connection is likely gone– time to break up.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve grown apart.
\n<\/b>People change, but are you changing together? As couples grow apart, they no longer share the same interests or goals. Maybe when you first met, you were both quiet hipsters who liked board games at home, but now your partner prefers going out to upscale lounges or dancing in clubs. Or what if you were outdoorsy people, but now your partner is a homebody. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Couples should have similar life destinations in order to keep following a unified path. If you aren\u2019t growing together, either motivate them to rekindle that energy you once saw or let go.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re always fighting.
\n<\/b>As an unwise man once said, \u201cfighting means you care.\u201d Ah, beep, wrong! Caring means you find respectful ways to deal with disagreements. Fighting is a hostile way of getting your point across, while only protecting your own needs\u2014not your partner\u2019s. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if your version of working things out is full of toxic battling and tears, you\u2019re not making progress. Save all that energy for a new relationship with someone who makes you more of a lover than a fighter. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no effort.
\n<\/b>In relationships, effort is like water. You can\u2019t survive without it. Effort is all about making daily gestures that show your appreciation for your partner. Sweet right? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what happens when this effort stops? You can sense it\u2019s missing because the relationship will start to feel like a pointless highway cruise to nowhere. When there\u2019s no destination driving the relationship, effort dies and so should your online status. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no trust.
\n<\/b>Love without trust is mayhem. It\u2019s painful, exhausting and turns you more into a CIA agent than a happy partner. A relationship can\u2019t be healthy when one of you is constantly doing homework on each other’s whereabouts and call history.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s you or them who\u2019s struggling with trust, the consequences are drama-filled either way. A person who can\u2019t is never secure in the relationship so they\u2019re constantly battling for proof of their partner\u2019s loyalty. And the person who wants to be trusted will never get the peace and openness they crave. Trying to maintain a relationship without trust is chaos. No matter who\u2019s responsible, both parties suffer. At this point, you know when to break up. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t picture the future.
\n<\/b>Look into that crystal ball brain of yours\u2014what do you see? If your vision of a future together makes you uneasy, it\u2019s a red flag. This feeling is your body\u2019s way of telling you the relationship is not right spiritually. Our bodies react to things that aren\u2019t good for us by giving us those icky feelings when we\u2019re at risk of trouble. Think of it as your body\u2019s emotional protection system. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are other signs that show this person is not your future. Maybe you don\u2019t like bringing them around your family or the idea of having kids with them gives you anxiety. These bad feelings are normal, but make sure you listen to them. They\u2019re saying, \u201c time to break up.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breaking up with someone is hard. But staying in a bad relationship is even harder. If you know these signs apply to you, trust your gut. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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