You Don’t Communicate:

Communication is the key to any lasting relationship. There is no greater foundation of a friendship, much less a relationship. You need to be able to communicate your feelings fully in order to ensure that neither partner is hurt by misunderstandings.

Furthermore, if you notice that you and your partner are hiding emotions rather than making your feelings known to each other, this could be a sign that one or both of you may be falling out of love. This can stem from trust issues, lack of attention or even boredom.

Don’t let toxic emotions build up like a dam. If your partner does something to annoy you, or if your feelings have changed, tell them.

You Don’t Make Time for Each Other:

Memories made together are the foundation of a lasting romance. Making time for each other is a matter of prioritization, so if you notice that you or your partner suddenly would rather spend extra time at work or with friends, this could mean that either they are avoiding you, or that you simply aren’t as important to them as you used to be.

Sometimes people need more space than normal, and that is fine as long as you communicate things.  If you need time apart, say so, don’t avoid the issue and your partner.

To make a relationship work, it is essential that you put aside a few minutes just for your significant other to remind them you care- even on days when you’re busy. If Barack Obama has time to eat dinner or sit with Michelle while working before bed, then you do too.

You’re Fighting More than Normal:

Every couple fights. This is a normal and even healthy part of any relationship. You and your S.O. are not the same person (hopefully), so there is always going to be something you don’t agree about.
 

However, if you are fighting constantly, or if your fights are becoming physical, these are major red flags that your ship is sinking quickly. Animosity is not a healthy emotion to share, so if you want to make things work out, figure out the root of your conflict. Otherwise, it is possible that you and your partner quite simply aren’t compatible.

You Hardly Think About Them Throughout your Day:

This one is surprisingly innocuous- and you may not even notice it’s happening at all. Although it is NOT healthy to obsess over your partner or to waste your days away thinking about them, when something really matters to you it will come to mind at least once at some point during your day. Whether it is when you wake up, when you go to bed, or somewhere in between, thinking about your partner is normal and a sign that your love is strong.

If you can go several days without thinking about or seeing your significant other, maybe you should step back and think about why. Chances are, you just may not feel strongly about him or her any more.

You’re Getting Annoyed About the Little Things:

Most women don’t like it when their boyfriend’s leave the toilet seat up. Similarly, maybe he doesn’t like it when his girlfriend leaves hair on the sink. There is a fine line between getting annoyed over a few things like this, and getting annoyed about every little thing your partner does.

If all of a sudden you don’t find it cute when he/she forgets to put their keys away, this is a dangerous sign. Read the signals and analyze why you are feeling this way. Is it a consistent thing that you’ve asked them to fix? Or is it completely random. Chances are, the issue may lie with you, not with them. Nobody is perfect. Forgive the messy keys.

If the little things become too much to bear, this is a good indication that you need some time apart.

You Don’t Want to be Intimate:

Intimacy is a big part of any romantic relationship. Whether it is holding hands, kissing, or giving each other massages, you and your partner need physical synergy as well as emotional synergy.

If you are suddenly repelled by the idea of holding his/her hand or cuddling, this is a sign that something is wrong.

You Just Aren’t Happy:

Sometimes it is impossible to put your finger on what exactly is wrong in your relationship. In an ideal world, you would be at your happiest when you are with your significant other, but sometimes this isn’t the case.

This is one of the most toxic symptoms for a relationship to display because it is slow and painful. You may want to continue on as if everything is fine, but at the end of the day if you aren’t happy, something needs to change.

Try to find the source of your unhappiness if you can, but if you can’t quite figure it out, take some time to yourself to see if your relationship has anything to do with the way you feel.

By Destiny Kanu