It's really easy to stay in a relationship that's not working very well. The reason for that is that we're too lazy to change and also we're afraid of change and we tend to think that being in a not so good relationship is still better than being alone. Or we might not realize that we're in a relationship that's bringing us down instead of lifing us up. If you find that a couple of the following things are true for your relationship, it might be time to call it quits.

#1 You have to apologize for their behavior

I mean apologizing constantly. Not sometimes or once a year but all the time. If you have to come up with excuses why he couldn’t make it to a family gathering yet again or explain why he had to skip a meeting with your friends because something came up at the very last minute, you’re wasting your time. You’d better stop fooling yourself.

#2 You can’t depend on them

Sometimes it does happen that a person you’d really need cannot be there for you, they might be going through a difficult time themselves so much so that they fail to pay attention to your needs. But if it’s something that happens time and time again and you constantly feel disappointed in them, it’s high time you thought about whether you really need them in your life.

#3 They make you feel small

As a good partner, you should be able to support your significant other and make sure they know you love them unconditionally and let them rely on you but that does not mean you have to forget about you and your needs. You do not have to sacrifice yourself, it’s not about only pleasing them.

#4 They take more than they give

It might sound weird but it’s wrong the other way around, too. You should always aim at finding the balance. In a good relationship, both parties bring and equal amount to the table and they both take equally. When the balance is off, one of you will feel bad about it. If it’s you, it might be time to move on.

#5 They lie to you

Honesty is the foundation of a good and healthy relationship. It shows you respect and cherish one another and your love is greater than your mistakes. Once you share your home, your heart and your life, you are right to expect them to be honest with you. If it’s not the case, dishonesty will cause a lot of problems in the future.

#6 They cheat on you

Nowadays, you have the freedom to define your relationship and each couple must agree on on what counts as cheating but make sure it’s something that works for the both of you. No one should judge you if you want to have an open relationship but you should never let your partner make you live in one. If you decide to be exclusive, you have every right to expect your partner to be with you and only you and not to get involved with anyone else.

#7 You feel bored when you are with them

A good relationship is not only about respect and trust - it’s also about enjoying each other’s company and finding ways to enjoy each other even in hard times. In a healthy relationship, you push and inspire each other and you provide each other with the support you both need.

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