Full Question: How do you know when it’s time to move on from a relationship?
Answer:
If you’re asking this question, it’s likely time. No one happy in their relationship asks them if they should leave the relationship. We pour a lot into our relationships. Here are four signs that it may be time to move on from your relationship.
- The good is gone. Goodness and kindness are what hold people together. It looks like support, admiration, respect, dedication, and commitment to each other. Goodness doesn’t disappear overnight; it’s a slow trickle. Unfortunately, once it’s gone, there’s usually a lot of hurt filling in the spaces, and it’s very hard to return from that.
- You’re being disrespected. Behaviors such as insults, lying, or cheating are all signs of disrespect, and they reveal a lack of concern about how you feel and how these behaviors affect you. If you’re unsure if your partner is disrespectful or unaware, tell them how their behavior affects you. If they try to understand and alter their behavior, they show they care, whereas if they dismiss you or go right back to the same behavior, they show a lack of respect for you and the relationship.
- The energy flow between people in most healthy relationships is pretty equal. That give and take makes both partners feel like their needs are taken care of. When a relationship starts to fall apart, one person may feel they are doing all the work to keep it running. If you feel you’ve been doing all the work, step back for a bit and see if your partner picks up the slack. Chances are if they don’t try to realign the energy with you, they aren’t coming back.
- Your relationship should give you room to be authentically you and grow. If you feel the relationship is all about the other person, try to create some personal space and be vocal about your needs. You may have to move on if your partner gets upset or isn’t responsive.
Saying goodbye is never easy, but taking care of yourself is important for your well-being. Sometimes moving on is for the best.
