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Is it time to end? What you need to know before making the most difficult decision of your life

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Thinking about ending a relationship is difficult and full of uncertainty. Is your relationship still worth the effort? Do you feel alienated from your partner or have you lost respect for him? What to do when faced with these doubts?

Deciding to end a relationship is not something that happens overnight. When you start thinking often about your relationship and to doubt the future, this is a sign that the decision to terminate has been forming in your mind for some time.

In such moments, we often focus on negative sides of the relationship, as if we are looking for confirmations that would support us in this difficult decisions.

While this can help clarify some things, it often doesn't make it any easier feeling of anxiety and inner tension, which accompanies the separation.

Ending a relationship is never easy. It is important to take a deep introspection and think about some key questions before making this decisive move. This will help you make a decision that is thoughtful and reasonable, and not just the result of being in a moment of distress or making excuses for your actions.

Do you still respect your partner?

Loss respect to a partner is often the first sign that the relationship is no longer working. In a healthy relationship, we respect our partner's values, interests, beliefs and personality.

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However, if you begin to notice that you are no longer interested in your partner's views or behavior, or you feel that they are not good enough, then it is very likely that your decision to break up is already solidified. Once respect is lost, it is very difficult to regain it, so in such cases it is better to consider ending the relationship.

Are you still curious about what your partner is doing?

Another strong sign that a relationship is at a crossroads is a loss of interest in partner's activities and everyday life. If you're no longer interested in what's going on in your partner's life, or you're bored when they talk about their experiences, it's a sign that you've started to become emotionally distant. When you no longer feel the need to communicate or even forget to respond to your partner's messages, this is a sign that the relationship has lost its depth and closeness.

Is there still a spark between you two?

A shortage physical attractiveness is often the cause of relationship problems. Although many people think that physical closeness is not the most important part of a relationship, it is an important element in the long run. If the spark is missing between the two of you, it can affect the entire relationship. While you may appreciate other qualities in your partner, such as intelligence, kindness, or humor, without physical attraction it is difficult to maintain long-term satisfaction.

Hope that the partner will change

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When deciding to continue a relationship, many people cling to the hope that they will find a partner changed. You may believe that his habits will improve or that you can overcome current challenges together. However, expecting your partner to change their core values, beliefs or priorities is usually unrealistic. If your values and beliefs are too different, it will be very difficult to progress and grow together as a couple.

Are you attracted to other people?

If you start to notice that you are interested in other people, not just on a superficial level, but as real alternatives to your current partner, then this is a clear sign that it is time to consider ending the relationship. If you're looking for a new person to fill a void in your life, then your current relationship probably has no future.

Deciding to end a relationship is always a difficult one, but it's important to ask yourself these key questions before making the decision. Such consideration will help you make a decision that will bring more inner peace and satisfaction.

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