When we seem to be past the point of no return in a once happy relationship we often find ourselves saying, "it's not what it used to be."

If you're frequently questioning your relationship and/or considering breaking up then your relationship is surely in jeopardy. However, if you know for certain you're not ready to give up and walk away then there is still hope.

First things first, you must stop dwelling on how things once were and try to move forward because most of the time all relationships aren't exactly what they "used to be." A better phrase would be "we're not in a happy place anymore." All relationships naturally change over time, whether it's positive or negative is what determines the fate of the relationship.

Your relationship doesn't have to function how it used to in order for you both to be happy, but you must work together to address the flaws within your partnership. If your partner isn't willing to put in the effort to help save the relationship, then you've probably reached the point of no return.

The point of no return indicates the relationship is far past the point of being saved. In other words, even if you perfect the things that have damaged the relationship, it might be too late if your significant other's mind is set on the fact you aren't meant for each other.

It stings when your partner tells you they aren't sure if they want to continue the relationship, but not knowing if you still want to be with your significant other and knowing that you don't are two totally different things. "I don't know" indicates that there's still a chance the relationship is capable of surviving.

If you know you're not willing to fight for the relationship anymore, walk away.

If, however, you still have fight left in you then get up and fight to the best of your ability so you can—hopefully—move forward and get back to that happy place you've missed.