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Five Signs That Tell Your Relationship is Over

How do you know when your relationship is over? Can you tell the signs of a bad relationships?

You have tried, cried, begged, and went to therapy as a couple, but still nothing changed. You get irritated easily just by the sight of the person. You secret wished that your other half disappeared somewhere. Sinful thoughts, yes, but when you are miserable, your mind can sum up many furtive ideas.

Here are five signs that your relationship is over.

  1. You just can't stand the sight of him/her

    The sound of his car pulling up on the driveway makes your heart drop. You feel heavy in your thought, and you secretly hope that he/she doesn't open the door and comes in.
  2. Abusive in all forms

    When you are told to “be happy where your husband/wife is happy”, then it is abused, or “this is my house, you don't bring in the money”. That is a form of mental and emotional abuses.
  3. Disrespectful and Distrust

    If you look at the person with disgust, and it is just irritating you when he/she talks. You hear the provoking tone of questions such as “are you sure about that?” or “is that so?” These are doubts, and a sign of distrust.
  4. No willingness to work on the big issues

    You just cannot see the future with your partner in any circumstances. You and your partner seem reluctant to work on the big issues. You can't find a middle ground. You can't find any compromises on either part.
  5. You can't recall any good memories

    You can't remember any good times, or good things about your partner. Resentments had build up over the years that your mind is flooded with bad memories. You repeat the same bad cycles when you are around each other. You realize that you are not the best person you want to be.

This is five best possible signs that tell the relationship is over. No matter how much you try or willing to go on, you will find yourself exhausted and depressed. Then one day, the moment comes, when nothing else mater, and you will just throw in the towel. You will dare the world to stop you. You care for no one's advice or opinion.

My moment came when I found myself at the bottom of the well, but that still didn't stop me. I have no job, I have no savings, I have three kids, and I have no home. Fear was no longer a factor. I was ready to shake off the dust that covered my life. I needed to shed my skin to be reborn again. Now, when someone asks “how do you know when”, I give my five reasons above and said: “you just know!”

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Comments (36)
#1 by louie jerome, Dec 12, 2007
I agree...you just know, even when you are still at the stage where you don't want to admit it.
#2 by Shelly McRae, Dec 12, 2007
Icy, this article is brutally honest, and allows for acceptance of the ending of a relationship. Well done.
#3 by Anne Lyken-Garner, Dec 12, 2007
Cucky, this is very sad. Especially not being able to remember any good memories. A couple who're together must have loved each other at one point, it must be an awful thing to realise that one cannot remember this period.
#4 by Nick Kenney, Dec 12, 2007
This is sad, Icy...
#5 by francie, Dec 12, 2007
Too sad, I guess when trying your best is no longer working, sadly it leaves no other answer but to end the relationship. I would like to believe people can leave as friends, especially when there are children, but the reality is we can not predict all that lies ahead.
*the children if any should become the wonderful memories!
#6 by Lucy Lockett, Dec 12, 2007
Very good article, we always drag things out to the bitter end! I don't think there is a nice end, it hurts even if we have resigned ourselves to this course of action!
#7 by Liane Schmidt, Dec 12, 2007
Sigh...relationships...nice work.

Best wishes.

Sincerely,

-Liane Schmidt.
#8 by SpostareDuro, Dec 12, 2007
I'm sorry you have had to go through this.
When it gets to this point, it can slowly destroys you if you try to hold on to the nothing that is left behind.
#9 by Darlene McFarlane, Dec 12, 2007
You just described my first marriage. I learned many important lessons from it and am much stronger for it. I wish you luck, Icy and wish you all the best...you deserve it.
#10 by valli, Dec 15, 2007
This is very sad! Sorry to hear that u had to go thru all this... Wish u good luck in future.
#11 by Alexa Gates, Dec 17, 2007
Those signs are definitly true ;) Some of it reminds me of how my Dad treats my Mom.. Even though she tries so hard. Good luck with everything :)
#12 by C A Johnson, Dec 18, 2007
I'm so sorry to hear that you went through something like that. It's better that you got yourself out of that situation.
#13 by IcyCucky, Dec 19, 2007
Thank you everyone for your kind comments!
#14 by Judy Sheldon-Walker, Dec 30, 2007
When it takes everything out of you every day just to deal with the pain, it is definitely time to move on. I hope you are doing well. I told my ex that I could do bad by myself. I sure did not need his help to do that, and you know what? After letting him go it got a lot better. You deserve the best. Do not settle for less.
#15 by Pauline, Jan 22, 2008
I can relate to the five signs. It's not a matter of if my other half wants to salvage the relationship... I just dun see that we will have a future together.

I wish you all the best. I know its tough to have no savings and three kids in tow.
#16 by Kriebee, Feb 27, 2008
Wow that is exactly what I've been feeling and wondering if I should keep trying, thinking that maybe I will change. I am in the same boat of no job, no savings, and two kids.


I wish you the best.
#17 by Darlene McFarlane, Mar 5, 2008
Been there, done that.

Great article!
#18 by Darlene McFarlane, Mar 5, 2008
It takes time Icy but you will find someone who deserves you...someone you can be happy with for the rest of your life. I didn't think I would ever find someone I would want to be with after what I had been through but I found him when I wasn't looking. It always seems to happen that way.

Keep the corners up and God bless.
#19 by Dee Huff, Mar 6, 2008
It's very hard when a relationship has reached the point where there is nowhere else to go.
#20 by Judy Sheldon, Mar 6, 2008
This article's honestly has probably saved many from the uncertainties of to go on or not to go on. You are full of strength and courage. I admire your ability to not only move on but to share the gut wrenching thoughts and feelings that went along with your decision.
#21 by Rose, Mar 12, 2008
My husband and i have been together for the past ten years, and i used to think that we would grow old together but that is not going to happen. Reading this article has made me to realise that I have been fooling myself for such a long time thinking that things would be better between my husband and I. Thank you for opening my eyes.
#22 by NICHOLE, Apr 5, 2008
I have been with my current boyfriend for two years we have done alot of drugs together and we live 2 hours apart. I barely see him and he always says I love you at the end of every conversation he has forgotten these 3 little words the past 3 times we have talked on the phone he is threating a breakup if I don't quit getting high he has a month sober and I drink about once a week he is 28 years old and I just turned 21, he has never has held a job he now is working and I have the gut feeling it's over but I still love him with all my heart. I don't know what to do, can someone please give me some advice????
#23 by IcyCucky, Apr 6, 2008
Thank you all for your comments.

NICHOLE,

I think you already knew what to do! Drinking and getting high are bad for you, and quiting them is the first great step you can do for yourself before you can give to other. Good luck NICHOLE!
#24 by Josey, Apr 7, 2008
Yes, these are good signs. Good job!
#25 by Sheree, Apr 26, 2008
This is a very good article. I feel like it takes too much out of me daily to think about the pain that he has put me through. This has helped me out a lot because I also have 2 kids no savings and can do bad by myself. And at the end of the day I could honestly say that I did my part. He is almost 32 yrs. old and does not have a steady job. Females has also been an issue. I guess that I just need to realize that it is finally over after 13 yrs. off and on and that he seems as if he is the same teenage boy that I met yrs. ago. Its time for a real man to find me. Its time to be happy Sheree!
#26 by john, May 27, 2008
6. You regret having them tattooed on you. LOL
#27 by Bittergirl, Jun 10, 2008
I myself is going through the pain. but yes, \"you just know.\" but yes, I still don\'t want to admit it.
what if I still love him? :(
#28 by Hollow Man, Jun 23, 2008
Icy, how about this one: when you know your spouse's romantic/sexual daydreams are NOT about you, but about the other people he or she had before you and talked about in such glowing terms when you were newly romantically involved. The pain of knowing that you're not the one on the pedestal does not go away, especially if you ignored it and got married anyway hoping that your spouse would stop harping on your faults and put YOU on that pedestal. Hope is hard to kill, but boy, once dead it STAYS dead. Take it from me, there's nothing worse than being dead inside. And it doesn't help that my spouse and I have not had a date in two years and have no romance. I'm hurting and empty, but I also have a lovely child to consider. Seeing your quiz and the responses of other people does, however, somehow make me feel better and more optimistic about the possibility of a brighter future. Thanks for the chance to vent.
#29 by IcyCucky, Jun 24, 2008
Hollow Man,

I admire your courage and commitment to your child. You can vent any time! As for \"dead inside\", I had experienced that too, and I completely can relate to that feeling..

Please take care of yourself, and I wish things will turn around for you..
#30 by ks, Jul 12, 2008
I've been with my boyfriend for 9 years and i am feeling the same as all of you. I feel dead inside but i always have the thought in my head if i leave, what if i was wrong. Yet ive had my feeling for many years now, and i think reality is staring me in the face and i just won't accept it! Everyone's thought are inspiring and i think it is time to take action where action is needed. Thanx
#31 by angie, Aug 4, 2008
icy i been with my boyfriend for almost 9 years today is my b-day
and im alone like all my other b-days i have a son that is 6 with him and i love my boyfriend so much but i dont feel he`s in love with me anymore we dont really fight but he ignors me alot and my feelings are sex life is not there he always turns me down we hardley ever talk to oneanother.He seems to push me away all the time but when i bring it up to him about do you love me and he says if he did not love me he would not be with me saying it and showing it is 2 diffrent things im trying so hard to be strong but it hurts hes not the type to show or say what he feels
so i would like to know do you think its over for us o and he seems to be sweet to me only when i gets to leave or go hang out with his guy friends and he sometimes leaves me out i feel he rather be with his friends then with me or could he just keep me around to cook clean and things like that for him so i like to know is it over for us
#32 by IcyCucky, Aug 4, 2008
KS--Thank you for sharing your story! "What if" is the biggest fear we all face. Sound like you know what to do already..Good luck!

Angie--Sorry to hear that! Have you thought about couple counseling? They might be able to help. Women are stronger than they realize. You will know when the time is right!
#33 by Frizz, Aug 14, 2008
I have been with this woman for 14 year and love her to death. we have 3 kids together. after we lost our home and financial problem she does not love me like when she was young. When I say I love she does not reply to me. Do you think I should leave her alone. I try and begging one point. I work pay all the bill and I'm not cheating on her anything like. Please advised
#34 by IcyCucky, Aug 14, 2008
Dear Frizz,

I wrote this article based upon my own feelings and situation! I can't advise you to do anything, because only you know what to do. Try talking to her to keep communication going though. Wish you the best of luck life has to offer...
#35 by miszgigi, Aug 20, 2008
I kno how all you people feel i feel the same way.I been with my boyfriend for 2 years and the 1st year was a struggle but turn out great.We had fun, we showed passion emotion, deep love i thought i be with this man forever.However i made some real stupid and childish mistakes.I was talking to another guy as a friend which turn into flirting and my partner found out.We never took it farther then but almost a yr later, my boyfriend does not trust me.Its becoming an issue for us.I cant take his insecuries i know i made mistakes and im truly sorry for and promise not to ever commit them again but he still accuses me for cheating.We havent had sex in 2 months, doesnt call me baby anymore.I think its time to let go but both of us cant believe its over.
#36 by Carrie, Sep 10, 2008
I have been seeing the same guy for almost two years now. Sometimes he talks about us getting married. Sometimes he seems aloof, stays gone for long periods of time, claims he\'s working, and says his boss forgot to pay him for it. I know whats going on but confrontation and letting go aren\'t things I\'m good at.
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