It’s Over
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Your Relationship Can Sure Be Over If:
If you’re going through a rough patch you might start to wonder “Is our relationship over?” In the end, it is easy to differentiate a healthy relationship from a dysfunctional relationship.
Almost every couple goes through tough times, whether it’s due to a lack of physical connection or overwhelming negative emotions. Oftentimes, couples tend to neglect the first warning signs according to Stellar-Advice.
In this article, we will go through some of the key signs of a broken relationship and whether or not it is over, and how to address them.
1. Long Periods Of Time Without Sex
Every happy relationship is based on spending time together and having a quality sex life. Emotional intimacy is connected to sexual intimacy. Unfortunately, some couples simply get complacent in bed, and their desire starts to drop rapidly.
Sex experts categorize this as one of the biggest signs of a bad relationship. While you shouldn’t expect to return to the honeymoon stage, you still need to restore physical intimacy.
In order to get back to a stable relationship, you need to commit to your sexual desires. If needed, experiment a bit, and go out of your comfort zone. Long-term relationships might get sexually dull, but it is our task to do something about it to properly stimulate our partner or it may be a matter of time before it is over.
2. Lack Of Social Interaction
Even if you never were such an amazing match in bed, you were most likely spending a lot of quality time together.
Relationship experts always mention lack of communication as a telltale sign of a dead relationship and it is probably over. In some cases, a partner might become unwilling to talk. Feelings of isolation are also not uncommon.
The best way to address this issue is by simply communicating and spending more time together. Even if your daily lives are full of chores it is good to find time for each other. One good solution is taking a holiday for a longer period of time. You should also find some common hobbies that would force you to interact. Partners can also try to relive positive memories.
3. Agreeing Or Disagreeing With Everything
Another bad sign is not being on the same page. Alternatively, a partner might agree with everything you say. In the first case, there might be a lot of animosities. In the second, a partner might just not care.
This can occur due to a lack of a sense of meaning. People might no longer find themselves in this relationship so they no longer care what happens.
The best way to address this is by going to a relationship coach and finding the reason why this rift occurred in the first place. When it comes to this particular issue, there are lots of things that might have triggered it.
Can Our Relationship Be Saved?
The best thing you can do when you sense unresolved feelings is to try to address them immediately. Understand how the two of you contributed to the problem and be honest with each other about your needs, but be compassionate. There may be pain and the two of you need to recognize that. You can also reflect more on the good you see in your partner to stay positive. Bridge any gaps you see that are contributing to the problem. Sometimes couples will go through a rough patch and will take work to keep it going. Do not hesitate to seek therapy to help you and your relationship.
If not it is only a matter of time until you stop being a couple. Keep in mind that it’s much better to talk to a relationship therapist sooner than later because that is what they are there for!