Being in a relationship is about putting in the work. You can't be in a successful relationship if you sit back on your phone for the entire day and refuse to leave the comfort of your couch. Then again, you also can't be in a relationship if you're the one constantly calling, texting or actually engaging in any form of conversation. Being in a relationship is a partnership. It doesn't always have to be a romantic relationship, either. This can be a friendship with someone from whom you're distancing yourself after a few months of doubt, or it can be with that one person with whom you suddenly find yourself getting closer to. Either way, relationships are about compromise, trust and understanding. If you're not getting those out of your relationships, you may be too good for them. Here are a few ways to test it.

1. You're the one who's always making plans.

Granted, it may be hard to think of new, exciting things to do, especially if you're on a budget. However, if you're the only one making an effort to hang out or do something adventurous, it's time to take a step back and question what's going on. Think about what would happen if you didn't try to make plans. Would you even hang out?

2. They're being shady.

Shady. It's a word our generation has come to know quite well, especially with everyone's abilities to hide who they're talking to (or so they think). No one has to tell you every single place they visit, or every single moment of the day, but if they're constantly trying to hide their phone or purposely not opening that one text message, you have a right to be suspicious. Don't jump to conclusions, but go with your gut and judge if they're really worth the trouble.

3. You constantly find yourself compromising in their favor.

In order to make relationships work, you definitely need to compromise every so often. However, if you find that you're the one always doing the compromising, that might be a red flag. If you're compromising simply to avoid a fight or because you think the disagreement will continue until they get their way, that's not fair to you. Don't let someone else boss you around because, after a while, they'll think they can do that to you forever. Guess what? They can't.

4. They don't appreciate your greatness.

Yeah, you're pretty great. You have your priceless qualities that no one else can replicate, and if someone doesn't appreciate those then it's time to bring that up. You deserve to be given little reminders of how lucky someone is to have you in their life. If someone never reminds you of the reasons you're so great, it's time to start to wonder if they appreciate you. If they don't, then it's time to find someone who does.

5. You're afraid to be yourself in front of them.

When was the last time you got to be your true self without fear of judgment? If you can't think of it, then the relationships in your life are not going to bring out your full potential. Having a healthy relationship means that both parties feel comfortable expressing themselves however they choose. You deserve to have someone in your life who brings out your true self, rather than makes you suppress it. Trust me, you're better than them if you feel this way.

Create relationships with people who you think are amazing and who feel the same way about you. Life is too short to surround yourself with people who aren't worth your time.