7 Signs that indicate your love life may be struggling

     

    With Valentines day just a few days away, relationships are being vorged even as this blog post is being written, while others might just be on the verge of extinction. Excited about the day that mostly all couples look forward to, but not sure where your relationship stands is very difficult for anyone. Fortunately, my many years of marriage and also counseling has afford me the unique opportunity to compile a list of indicators that signal that a relationship might be on the rocks.

    Relationships are not always easy, and it's normal for couples to go through ups and downs. However, when things start to become consistently negative, it's important to take notice and address the issues in your relationship. Here are seven (7) signs that your relationship might be in distress:

• Lack of communication: One of the most important aspects of a healthy relationship is open and effective communication. If you and your partner are not talking or if you feel like you're not being heard, it's a sign that your relationship is in distress.
• Lack of intimacy: Intimacy is not just physical, it also includes emotional and psychological connection. If you feel like you and your partner are growing apart emotionally, it's a sign that your relationship is in distress.
• Constant arguing: Disagreements are a normal part of any relationship, but constant arguing and fighting is not. If you and your partner are constantly at odds and unable to resolve conflicts in a healthy way, it's a sign that your relationship is in distress.
• Avoiding each other: If you and your partner are avoiding spending time together or making excuses not to be around each other, it's a sign that your relationship is in distress.
• Lack of trust: Trust is the foundation of any healthy relationship. If you or your partner are constantly questioning each other's actions or suspecting infidelity, it's a sign that your relationship is in distress.
• No longer making an effort: In the early stages of a relationship, couples often go out of their way to make each other happy. If you and your partner are no longer making an effort to show each other affection or plan fun activities, it's a sign that your relationship is in distress.
• Feeling unhappy or unfulfilled: If you're feeling unhappy or unfulfilled in your relationship, it's a sign that your relationship is in distress.

    It's important to remember that these signs don't necessarily mean that your relationship is doomed, but they are warning signals that something is not right and that something needs to change. It's important to address the issues in your relationship as soon as possible to avoid them getting worse. If you're struggling to do this on your own, don't hesitate to reach out for help, you can talk to a therapist or counselor who can help you to work through the problems in your relationship and find a solution.

    It's also worth mentioning that sometimes, despite all efforts, relationships do come to an end. And that's okay, it's important to remember that you deserve to be happy and fulfilled in your relationships, and if your current one isn't giving you that, it may be time to move on.

    In any case, it's important to address the issues and take action, whether that be by working on the relationship or making the difficult decision to move on.

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