5 early signs that a relationship won't last

When you are at the beginning of a brand new relationship, it's easy to get carried away in how amazing everything feels around you – after all, it is not called the 'honeymoon phase' for nothing. But when the excitement goes out, and the honeymoon phase is over, you may be able to see signs that a relationship will work out for the long term. If your goal is for a long-term relationship, it is essential to view your new partner without rose-colored glasses and be aware of the early signs of a relationship that may not last long-term. Yes, it is possible that the relationship tends to get stronger and deeper over time, and a slightly sluggish beginning doesn't mean that the relationship won't last long. That being said, it is unwise to ignore the red flags, because very often, the beginning of a relationship reveals a lot about how things will play out in the long run. The signposts of a future break up are many, but most people don't realize what those look like, so here are certain things to look out for that signify a broken or an ill-fated relationship.

No discussion about the future. One of the significant red flags in any relationship that signifies that it is not working out anymore or it may not last long is if you have been dating for a while but haven't talked about your future as a couple. For instance, if you have been living together for say 18 months, but your partner refuses to discuss long-term commitments such as engagement or marriage, it could be a big red flag. You don't have to get married right away but talking about it or planning about it shows seriousness on both people's parts. Does he/she find it difficult to communicate properly, or does he/she see any future with you? Having a serious conversation about this can potentially help you make a clear decision as to where you both stand.

Is it a momentary passion or a long-term relationship? Passion has bought you together as a couple, but what happens when it mellows down? If you haven't experienced a strong connection in other areas, it will not be a long-term relationship. For a new relationship to flourish, it needs to go beyond just a physical connection. You should be mentally and emotionally connected, as well. So if you feel you are together for the passion only, it is probably best to end the relationship if you want to be in a long term commitment because that kind of connection won't last long.

Honesty and openness Mature relationships allow partners to be open with each other because of their intimacy level, and hence they last longer. It can become a big problem when you hide things from your partner or feel as if you cannot be fully yourself with him/her. It is also possible someone is doing things that are not compatible with their ideas as a couple. So they bury the details. If this is the case, then the relationship doesn't have a strong foundation. If you doubt such things, it is best to confer with your partner and try to solve the issue before it morphs into something bigger.

There are no fights, but no communication either You believe you are in a blissful, stress-free relationship because you don't fight. But what you might not realize is that fighting is a form of communication. Hence, small arguments and fights are expected in a relationship and allow the couple to grow together. It happens when couples are trying to reach a compromise together. Couples who don't fight aren't communicating their feelings. It may be a sign that they don't want to work on their conflicts, which could signal the relationship's end.

There is no empathy

If you had a massive fight with your best friend or family and your partner can't understand why you are so depressed about it, so they become dismissive of your feelings. This lack of empathy on your partner's behalf may indicate that the relationship isn't going to last.

There can be more such similar signs of an unhealthy relationship most people don't realize, but these red flags can be taken care of if you discuss your issues with each other. If your partner is willing to talk and fix the problems, you have a ray of hope that the two of you can pull through the hardships you face together.

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