How to Determine if You Should Break-Up With Someone in a Relationship

We are always sympathetic to the person who has been dumped in a relationship. Never do we consider the feelings for the partner who decides to break-up with someone. This decision can breed feelings of guilt and depression in a person. To alleviate this anxiety, you need to ask yourself some tough questions on the state of your relationship before you break-up with your partner.

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Difficulty: Easy

How to Determine if You Should Break-Up with Someone in a Relationship

1. Has there been a major change in your life? Relocation, career change or an illness can trigger problems in a relationship. It is very easy to think that getting out of a relationship will make you feel better. In reality, you need to deal with personal problems rather than blaming your partner.
2. What is my happiness ratio? Being in love 24/7 with your partner is a wonderful concept but is rarely achieved. Many people assume that they have to be 100 percent in love with their partner to stay in a relationship. A more realistic goal would be 80 percent of the time being in love with someone.
3. Is she abusive? Abusive behavior comes in many different forms: physical, verbal and psychological. If your partner engages in any of the above behaviors, do not just walk but run from him.
4. Have I expressed my frustration? Many of us think our partner must be able to understand our needs intuitively without ever having to communicate with them. Good communication is required in every relationship. Make sure to sit down with your partner and discuss your doubts and concerns in the relationship before giving her her walking papers.
5. Am I willing to work on the relationship? Whatever your gripes or complaints are, your mutual desire to work on the relationship together is key. If both of you are not committed to improving your quality of life together, then there is little hope for your relationship to survive.