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How to Know When It's Over

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Relationships can start off blissful at first and slowly transition into a nightmare. Sometimes, love can blind us and make us keep us in a bad relationship. Here are a few steps to help you realize if it's time to call it quits?

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Be realistic. If you're being abused, hurt, cheated on or lied to, it's time to cut your losses and get out.

  2. Step 2

    Think about the future you're creating. If your partner is jealous, obsessive, possessive or overly emotional, consider the extra burden you are carrying in dealing with those behaviors.

  3. Step 3

    Is he a shameless flirt? Is she bossy? demanding? insecure? These are more signs of a rocky road ahead.

  4. Step 4

    Do you truly enjoy each other's company, or do you find yourself relieved whenever you part company? If the latter, it doesn't bode well.

  5. Step 5

    Evaluate your role in maintaining the relationship. If you feel as if you're doing all the work, it's time to talk or walk.

  6. Step 6

    Does he promise to call and then forget? Is she terminally late? Be honest with yourself. Is this what you want?

  7. Step 7

    Do you feel accepted and appreciated? If not, move on.

Tips & Warnings
  • Make sure you want to end the relationship because the person is wrong for you and not because you fear commitment. You don't want to send Prince Charming packing just because you have commitment jitters.

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olddumass said

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on 7/23/2009 I got arrested for a PI thats right public intox in side my house ?the cop called my mother in law who is a 911 opperator and told her to tell me to come out side!I was in shock.what do i do?my mother in law from hell had me arrested and then told her daughter to get out and move in with her and she did! please help me I love her!how can i deal with her? we didn't fight or nothing

olddumass said

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on 7/23/2009 she makes threats and then xxxxx i love my women but her mother is from hell what do i do

olddumass said

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on 7/23/2009 my mother in law is from hell and a real b

kiratrever said

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on 11/1/2008 Ugh, it's never easy. But you make a lot of sense.

scottl said

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on 10/21/2008 The 7 steps mentioned above are what I have been searching for months for. I needed answer now I have them, beautifully written

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