how to know if your relationship is going nowhere?
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You've skipped over traditional 'steps' If you've missed important milestones such as calling each other boyfriend/girlfriend or saying I love you, then you may be way off the path toward the next level of your relationship. Start making up for lost time now—even if it means going on your first date again!
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['Their imperfections start to stand out. Yulia Mayorova/Shutterstock. ... ', 'Communication diminishes. Vladimir Kudinov/Unsplash. ... ', 'You develop a wandering eye. ... ', "You've fallen for someone else. ... ", 'You stop thinking about a future together. ... ', "You don't want to be intimate anymore. ... ", 'Your priorities change. ... ', 'You feel trapped.']
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2. They May Seem Colder And Uninterested In Being Intimate. Another sign your partner may have fallen out of love with you is if "they are 'colder' and 'withdrawn' and less interested in sex," says Parikh.
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["There's no fight left. ... ", 'You prioritize your friends and family over your partner. ... ', 'Date night ceases to exist. ... ', "You're drowning in criticism. ... ", "There's no gratitude. ... ", 'Your sex life is lacking.']
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["It makes you feel like you're on an emotional rollercoaster. ... ", 'You have an instant connection with the other person. ... ', 'There are problems early on. ... ', "It's very hard to end the relationship, even if you want to. ... ", 'Your partner is selfish and not interested in your needs.']
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["They're Not As Affectionate. ... ", "They're Way Less Intimate. ... ", "They've Stopped Talking About The Future. ... ", 'They No Longer Want To Have Deep Discussions. ... ', "They're Backpedaling In The Relationship. ... ", "They're Picking More Fights. ... ", "They Don't Want To Talk About It."]
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["You Think Your Relationship Isn't Going to Last.", 'You Refuse to Open up to Your Partner.', "You're Not Fully Present When You're Together.", "You're Comparing Your Partner to an Ex.", "You're Automatically Distrusting of Your Partner.", "You Don't Think You're Good Enough."]
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["They're Not As Affectionate. ... ", "They're Way Less Intimate. ... ", "They've Stopped Talking About The Future. ... ", 'They No Longer Want To Have Deep Discussions. ... ', "They're Backpedaling In The Relationship. ... ", "They're Picking More Fights. ... ", "They Don't Want To Talk About It. ... ", "They're Clearly Avoiding You."]
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["He doesn't help you when you're suffering. ... ", 'He avoids your presence. ... ', 'Your intimacy is almost nonexistent. ... ', 'He never calls first. ... ', "He's become secretive. ... ", 'He has stopped telling you he loves you. ... ', 'He has become increasingly selfish.']
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['Do these relationships help to bring out the best in me?', 'Do we have common goals and plans for the future? ... ', 'Do we speak with each other?', 'Do I feel happy or upset most of the time?', 'Do we both make compromises?']
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["You're not a priority to him. ... ", "He doesn't want to know your “story” ... ", 'He bails on you … often. ... ', "He doesn't open up to you. ... ", "He doesn't make future plans with you/avoids talking about the future. ... ", "He doesn't want to make it “official” ... ", "He's not there for you."]
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["It's hard to communicate.", 'The relationship feels one-sided.', "You can't trust your partner.", "Your partner's friends don't know about you.", 'You hardly ever see each other.', "You're not happy with your sex life.", "You're not on the same page about the future."]
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"If there's no affection given or any desire for any physical touch, that may be another sign that they're falling out of love," Dixon says. ... If you've thought it over and still feel concerned, the only way to know for sure is to ask your partner — and see if you're both still on the same page.
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["She doesn't bother anymore. ... ", "She doesn't find you physically attractive. ... ", 'She stops making you feel special. ... ', 'She cuts off communication. ... ', "She doesn't put in any efforts to make the relationship work."]
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["She doesn't bother anymore. ... ", "She doesn't find you physically attractive. ... ", 'She stops making you feel special. ... ', 'She cuts off communication. ... ', "She doesn't put in any efforts to make the relationship work. ... ", 'She stops caring about your feelings.']
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[' You feel lonely in your relationship. Getty Images. ... ', " You're worried about your finances. Getty Images. ... ", " Sex isn't even on your mind. ... ", " You don't enjoy spending time with your partner. ... ", " You don't fight anymore. ... ", ' You refuse to get help. ... ', " You're overcompensating on social media. ... ", " You're constantly disappointed."]
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['There is no reciprocation. ... ', 'Your values are compromised. ... ', 'You no longer desire physical intimacy with your partner. ... ', 'You cannot communicate with your partner. ... ', 'You talk about the relationship improving in some hypothetical future. ... ', 'Your partner does not want to spend time with your friends or family. ... ', 'You feel unsupported.']