5 Good Reasons To Break Up A Relationship

Ending a relationship is a big decision that you don’t want to get wrong. Some people dump a partner over silly things, later regretting the decision and wishing they’d worked through it. Others stay in toxic relationships when they should have broken up years ago, often making it harder to get out of that relationship when they can no longer endure it. When considering breaking up, you’ll almost always still have feelings for that person, however you need to decide whether the negatives overshadow the positives. Here are just a few prime cases where there’s likely to be more negative energy in your relationship than positive energy.

Infidelity

Has your partner cheated on you? Or are you cheating on them with someone else? When one of you can no longer stay faithful, it’s usually a clear sign that the relationship needs to end. Infidelity causes all other kinds of problems including mistrust, jealousy and anger. Some couples are able to work through it – if you’ve only just started dating or it’s a very long-term relationship where there’s a lot to lose, you may feel it’s still worth a second chance, but more often than not cheating is a clear reason to leave.

Abuse

Abuse comes in all forms. At its core, its when one partner treats the other unfairly for their own advantage. Physical abuse is the most obvious type of abuse, but there is also emotional abuse. Many people don’t realise they’re being emotionally abused – these 10 signs of emotional abuse are worth reading if you’re unsure. By confronting your partner and giving them a stern talking, you may be able to get them to change their ways, but often abusive traits aren’t easy to shake. Breaking up could be necessary for your mental and physical health.

Dishonesty

Dishonesty can involve cheating, but it can also involve many other things. It could involve lying about one’s past, lying about spending money, lying about talking to people or lying about being in certain places. Not all lies are a reason to break up – if a partner is lying to cover up health concerns or financial concerns, they could be doing so to protect their loved ones (it’s still not right, but good intentions may be there). The worst lies are when people are really just trying to protect themselves. Here are just a few of the worst lies to tell in a relationship. 

Non-supportiveness

A good partner should be supportive of their significant. This involves helping them through struggles and helping them to reach goals. This could include anything from sharing childcare to allowing a partner to follow their dream career. Obviously, compromises sometimes need to be made, however if your partner never supports you (or you never want to support your partner), one of you clearly doesn’t care enough for the other to keep the relationship alive.

Apathy

Apathy often comes hand in hand with non-supportiveness. This is when one partner doesn’t have strong feelings towards the relationship or doesn’t want to improve things. It could involve not wanting to be intimate, not wanting to go on dates, forgetting important events or never making compliments. If it’s clear they don’t want to try or if you have no urge to try, there’s clearly not enough of a bond to keep you together. Admittedly, some people may just need a kick to make them put more effort in, but if they return to their old ways it’s a sign that they really aren’t committed.