1-855-452-0707Even if you deeply care about your partner and work hard to make things work, there’s no guarantee that your relationship will last forever. Learning to accept that it’s entirely normal to grow apart from your partner, especially if you have to maintain a long-distance relationship, can be extremely difficult.
Still, sometimes it’s better to let things go than to go on pretending that everything is fine when it’s clearly not. In fact, staying in a broken relationship for far too long can cause emotional harm to both you and your partner. If you have attended a relationship building skills workshop but can’t seem to work things out, it may be time to consider parting ways, no matter how hard it may seem to be.
How Do You Know When A Relationship Is Over?
It’s rarely easy to tell if a relationship is coming to a close. However, there are several telltale signs that indicate that something is not right in the relationship, and they may be right in front of you.
Signs That A Relationship Is Over
While no two relationships are the same, many failing relationships share the following symptoms:
- Your communication has taken a turn for the worse. Healthy communication is a crucial aspect of any relationship. If you and your partner no longer talk about the things that matter to you and don’t even argue anymore, the interest may have worn off.
- Your sex life is no longer as exciting. While it is normal for physical intimacy to wane a little bit after the initial excitement at the start of your relationship, a significant decline in physical intimacy may indicate that your relationship is drawing to a close.
- You feel bored with your relationship. Boredom is one of the most common reasons for breakups. If you feel bored in your relationship, and even outside of it, you may no longer be in the right place with your partner.
- One or both of you have become emotionally intimate with someone else. Having close friends is one thing, but becoming increasingly emotionally intimate with a colleague or friend and spending more time with them than with your partner is a completely different story.
- You don’t plan for the future. A lasting relationship includes future planning and a willingness to commit long-term. If you or your partner avoid talking about the future entirely, it may be time to say goodbye.
- You avoid spending time with each other. When two people care about each other, they want to spend as much time together as possible. Your relationship may be in trouble if you keep avoiding quality time together.
How Do I Accept A Broken Relationship?
We understand how difficult it can be to acknowledge these warning signs. However, if you keep sweeping the issues under the rug, it’s highly unlikely that your relationship will improve. Accepting the fact that your relationship is broken, saying goodbye, and starting the healing process may be the best solution to your problems. If you can’t leave – doing work with a relationship coach on your attachment challenges would be suggested.
Breaking up with a long-term partner is rarely as simple as saying goodbye and moving on immediately. Essentially, you are leaving an important part of your life behind which is bound to make you feel sad, hurt, and lost. Don’t ignore these feelings, but embrace them and let yourself experience the full range of emotions.
Don’t expect to move on with your life overnight if you’ve parted ways with your long-term partner. Similarly, you shouldn’t beat yourself up if you can’t get over them even after some time has passed. Healing takes time, allow yourself to feel what you need to feel for however long it takes.
While a breakup may put an end to one aspect of your life, it may open doors to new experiences and beginnings. Let new people into your life when you’re ready and embrace the changes as they come, without pressure or hurry.
How Do You Get Over Someone You Love Deeply?
Although your relationship may be over, it is perfectly normal to still care deeply about your ex-partner. If you can’t seem to let go of your past relationship and move on, try the following tips:
- Don’t rush yourself: there’s no time limit to getting over someone who used to be a major part of your life. Try not to pressure yourself to move on with your life after your breakup, and enter a new relationship only if you feel like you are truly ready.
- Let the emotions run their course: there’s no point in escaping the deep sadness that typically comes with breakups. Instead, allow yourself to grieve for as long as you need to. The feelings will go away eventually and you will feel happiness again.
- Write down your feelings: journaling is a great way to keep track of your thoughts and emotions and analyze them. Jot down how you feel, read what you wrote, keep it, or throw it away. You’d be amazed at how helpful writing can be for clearing your thoughts.
- Cut off all contact if possible: if you still talk to your ex but don’t plan on getting back together, you’re only doing both of you a disservice. Try to keep communication to a minimum or cut it off completely.
- Focus on loving yourself: make it a habit to spend regular quality time by yourself. Indulge in self-care and focus on achieving your personal goals. This will not only help you get over your ex, but it will also build a stronger foundation for future relationships.
- Seek professional help: talking to a knowledgeable relationship coach can help you understand and accept your emotions in order to heal the wounds and work on building healthier relationships.
Attend A Couple Relationship Management Workshop & Create Healthier Attachments
Whether you are trying to move on after a breakup or want to make sure your current relationship lasts, don’t hesitate to seek assistance from professionals. At PIVOT, we work with insightful online coaches to help individuals find happiness and fulfillment in their lives.
We offer professional coaching sessions for individuals struggling with relationship problems, and also provide guidance through carefully devised relationship workshops. Our PIVOT Advocates will help you heal by facilitating lasting behavioral change and allowing you to experience relational freedom. Reach out to us today.