I feel like there are an awful lot of "is he/she the one" articles floating around the Internet lately. Many people want to know if the connection that they've developed with their partner is "real" and deeper than just simple Netflix and Chill (is that what the cool kids are saying these days?) Falling in love can be easy, but falling out of it can be a terribly annoying process. When your attitude towards your significant other goes from cute sighs of adoration to pure hatred and disgust, it's a clear sign that the two of you have surpassed the point of return. Here are a few signs that signal when you and your bae (seriously, do people still say this?) should end things.
1. You're annoyed by the sound of your S.O. breathing.
Inhale, exhale. We all do it—constantly. If we didn't, we'd literally die. Literally. When the sound of your partner doing the most basic and crucially important human activity starts to annoy you, then it's time to call things off.
2. You start agreeing whenever they complain about their family.
A good partner listens, comforts and doesn't add negativity when their significant other starts the inevitable complaining about their family. Parents can be annoying, but the moment you stop saying "that sucks, I'm sorry that happened," "well, I don't know, I'm sure you guys will work it out, you're family," or "your mother just wants what's best for you," and start saying things like, "I get it, your mom's a total b*tch!" then it might be time to call it quits.
3. You genuinely think that their hobbies are stupid and a waste of time.
You know that he started collecting postage stamps with his grandmother as a kid. You know that those stamps mean everything to him and it's all he has left of his grandmother after she died from cancer. You know that it's how he copes with the death of the woman who practically raised him and molded him into the man he is today. Yet you still think postage stamps are dumb, outdated, worthless, the US Postal system is failing and he should spend his time doing something of more substance. Yeah, break up. If you get the nerve to use a stamp from his collection to mail something, stop what you're doing and break up immediately. Why would you use his dead-grandma-bonding stamps?
4. The sound of their sneeze makes you want to slap them.
When you love someone, even their odd and quirky sneezes are adorable. If your partner's sneeze makes you want to inflict pain on their bodies and rip out their souls… yeah you might need to end it (especially during allergy season in New Orleans.)
5. You think that they're clingy for the least clingiest of things.
If texts like "good morning," "how are you?" or "good luck on that test today" make you want to scream "oh my god, get off my back already! Geez!" then it's time to say "goodbye."
6. You often roll your eyes or think, "who cares" when they're talking.
Who cares? You should. If you don't, move on.
7. You've already reactivated your Tinder account... or you've never deactivated it in the first place.
Come on, you've already got one foot out of the door at this point.