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Ten Signs That It's Time To End A Relationship
By Chloe Orlando
April 2009
You've probably realized by now that relationships are not all about fun and games. In order for both you and your man to be happy and satisfied, you must be dedicated and willing to put in hard work. Unfortunately, no matter how hard you try, sometimes satisfaction just isn't guaranteed, and all the pieces of the relationship just refuse to click.
Are you in a relationship that you know is just completely wrong, yet for some reason you're still hanging on? Is your friend that girl who is completely oblivious to the fact that her relationship sucks and she should be getting out of it ASAP? Are you a little iffy about your relationship with your man—you know that something is wrong, but you just can't put your finger on it, and you're not sure what to do about it? If any of these situations sound familiar, then read on for a list of Freeze's top ten signs that it's time to end a relationship. Find yourself agreeing with every statement? It's about time you call it quits, girl!
1. You're smiling less than usual.
Have your friends been commenting that you seem depressed or miserable all the time? If you're normally a happy and upbeat girl but now you constantly find yourself in a rut, it could be that your man is wearing you down.
2. You feel suffocated and tied down.
Does being in a relationship make you feel tied down? Do you wish you had more personal freedom? True, some girls are more independent than others, but if you are constantly craving alone time and personal space, maybe it's your man that's the problem.
3. You find yourself flirting excessively with other guys—and enjoying it.
There's nothing wrong with a little healthy flirting—as long as it's completely innocent and there's no attraction involved. If you find yourself enjoying the company of other guys much more than your boyfriend, then you should not be in a relationship with him.
4. You pick fights with him just for the fun of it.
Have you two been fighting more often than not lately? Are you fighting over petty, unimportant things? If most of your downtime with your man consists of screaming and arguing, perhaps it's time for you two to have your last fight once and for all.
5. He suddenly doesn't seem that attractive to you anymore.
When you first met him, your man was the hottest and sexiest guy on earth. Now, you barely find him cute. In fact, you're almost embarrassed to be seen with him. Well, your boyfriend certainly didn't go from hot to ugly overnight–maybe your failing relationship is just making you see him in a negative light.
6. You're still playing hard-to-get and other relationship "games" with him.
Are you still waiting for him to text you first in the morning? Still giving him the cold shoulder for two days straight because you get a thrill out of the extra attention you get? Though they may seem fun in the beginning, relationship "games" are pointless and they almost always result in failure. If you two truly cared about each other, you wouldn't have to be playing games.
7. This won't be the first time you two have broken up…
...But it should be the last. If you and your man have been "on-again, off-again" for quite some time, chances are you'll never be steady. Remember, there's a reason you two broke up the first time (and the second time, and the third time). Relationships that fail once rarely work out when tried again.
8. You have nothing to say to each other anymore.
Lately, have you and your boyfriend run out of things to talk about? Are there a lot of awkward silences at dinner or when you're hanging out with mutual friends? If conversation isn't as easy as it used to be, perhaps the silence is trying to tell you something.
9. Your friends and family think he is a jerk. And you're starting to agree.
Have your friends and family been telling you that they don't like your boyfriend? Do you suddenly find yourself siding with them, and having more bad than good things to say about him? Bad-talking your man is a sure sign of a failed relationship.
10. The only chemistry you two have is in bed.
If the only time you feel a connection with your man is in bed, then it's time you two call it quits. Having a relationship that resides solely in the bedroom is a signal that you are not compatible with each other. You should be involved in all areas of your boyfriend's life—not just his sex life.
