Expert identifies 4 crucial indicators that a relationship has ended

Signs You Might Be Overlooking That Indicate Your Relationship Is Truly Over

A relationship psychologist has identified key indicators suggesting it might be time to have a difficult conversation about seeing other people.

Making relationships work is quite challenging, and sometimes it doesn’t lead to a fairy-tale ending, necessitating a separation.

Although it can be sorrowful, it can also be an opportunity for growth, reevaluation, and ultimately, discovering you desire something different.

However, before you can experience growth, it's crucial to identify the signs that things aren’t going to succeed.

Speaking to the Metro, relationship psychologist and dating expert Dr. Lalitaa Suglani mentioned that it's often time to end things when 'the connection you share with the other person no longer brings growth, joy, or a sense of partnership'.

She also elaborated on some misconceptions people have about breakups.

Even if you're still eager to make the relationship succeed, it might be time to end it

She explained: "Many people think it's always about conflict or not getting along, but often it's just that the relationship has served its purpose and naturally ended."

"Two individuals may no longer share the same path, and what once felt vibrant now feels stagnant or out of sync with who they have become as their true selves."

Here are the four signs according to the expert.

Being emotionally distant

Even if you spend a lot of time together or enjoy each other's company, you might notice a growing emotional distance.

Suglani said: "[This might appear as not] feeling emotionally close or invested in the other person. They may no longer seem like a priority in your life, and efforts to rebuild intimacy fall short. The gap between you feels less like a temporary issue and more like a lack of genuine connection."

Feeling stuck

This can be hard to acknowledge, but it's a sign worth considering as it relates to your overall happiness both personally and in the relationship.

Suglani pointed out that this sign indicates your values, goals, or future plans are no longer aligned.

She said: "Without shared growth or purpose, the connection ceases to support your true selves."

Indifference can be a negative indicator that often goes unnoticed

Indifference

Sometimes, it might seem simpler to just stay in the relationship because it's less complicated, even if deep down you don't truly care.

An expert pointed out that feeling indifferent about spending time together could indicate that something is amiss, whether you're aware of it or not. This feeling might arise when your partner's presence seems more like an obligation than a choice, as noted by the doctor.

She mentioned that this can occur when the 'natural attraction between you fades, resulting in a lack of genuine intimacy'.

Loss of joy

This is quite straightforward; the other signs and issues often lead to this final symptom: You no longer feel joy in the relationship.

Suglani stated: "You can't recall the last time you truly enjoyed each other's company. Shared experiences feel dull, and the warmth from genuine connection has vanished."

Even so, while it might be worth considering ending the relationship if you notice these signs, it's always advisable to discuss it with your partner and possibly seek professional help and support.