Ending a relationship is never easy. You’ve met his/her/their parents, grandparents, siblings and friends. There's a song that reminds you of your first date or your first kiss. You’ve shared laughs, embarrassing moments, and probably some ugly tears. It’s hard to walk away from something that, at one point, you swore was everything you could have asked for. If you find yourself thinking, “Damn! Nadia really knows my life,” after reading these, then you should probably cut your losses, blast some “Bye, Bye, Bye,” and start the healing process.
1. You’re always fighting
What are you even fighting about? Nothing. When are you fighting? All the time. When you’re apart, you’re arguing via text. Couples go through rough patches, that’s a given. But, if you’re getting irritated at the amount of cilantro your significant puts on his or her burrito…it may be time to call it quits.
2. You feel like you’re constantly making excuses for his/her behavior
“He only called me that one time!” “She only took my phone that one time. Okay, it was more than once.” Trust and respect are vital in a relationship. If you don’t have either, you should probably reconsider that Facebook relationship status.
3. Your friends and family have started voicing their concerns
At the time, you may think that they’re being over dramatic or that they simply don’t like your signifiant other. Believe me when I say, you’ve surrounded yourself with these people because you know they have your best interest at heart. When your best friend tells you that you can do better, believe it. When your mom or dad starts saying that you are being treated unfairly, don’t run from their words.
4. You’re exhausted
It’s time to reconsider your relationship when you are so emotionally exhausted that it begins taking a toll on you physically. A loss of energy and an increase in stress, and an overwhelming sense of anxiety can all be rooted to a toxic relationship. You should make each other feel energized, not drained. It’s one thing when your family and friends tell you to leave; it’s another when your body does, too. Take care of you first. It doesn’t make you selfish.
5. You’ve broken up before
Remember that one time you broke up for a few weeks and then you started talking again, and then you started hanging out again, and then you both said that you changed? You probably didn’t. Don’t let the fear of being alone keep you tangled in the grasp of an unhealthy relationship.
