In the beginning, the relationship was perfect. Prince Charming listened to all of your troubles, took you to dinner and talked of your "incessant" beauty. He was your best friend and boyfriend in one. Unfortunately, sometimes seemingly perfect relationships can fizzle out after a while. However, the hardest part revolves around knowing whether this seemingly "perfect" relationship is no longer worth the effort. If you end it too soon, this will cause unnecessary heart ache as well as lost chances of hanging out with a great and wonderful guy. On the other hand, no one wants to be in a relationship that drags on with sparks that have long since faded. So, how do you know when to let him go? Well, these five "warning" signs can help you assess your current relationship and decide whether it's healthy or not.
1. Hey, I was talking!
During a conversation, a couple will always look at each other. However, sometimes boyfriends may decide the painting across the room is more important. Does your guy follow this rule or break it? If he isn't paying attention to you while you are talking, this demonstrates a lack of respect. While this may not seem like an obvious signal, remember that mutual respect is essential in every relationship. If you look at him while he talks, he should do the same for you. This shows that he cares about what you have to say. If he doesn't, he isn't acting like a very good boyfriend.
2. Silence isn't always golden.
When couples first start dating, they talk on the phone for hours. They never run out of topics in these long, engaging conversations. Now, in your current relationship, is it still the same on the phone? While many guys seem to be afraid of the phone, long lapses in conversation may signal a lack of common interests or growing apart. However, please keep in mind that this applies to consistently long pauses which exclude dinner, sports and other important activities. It becomes a problem, however, when they go beyond ten minutes.
1. Hey, I was talking!
During a conversation, a couple will always look at each other. However, sometimes boyfriends may decide the painting across the room is more important. Does your guy follow this rule or break it? If he isn't paying attention to you while you are talking, this demonstrates a lack of respect. While this may not seem like an obvious signal, remember that mutual respect is essential in every relationship. If you look at him while he talks, he should do the same for you. This shows that he cares about what you have to say. If he doesn't, he isn't acting like a very good boyfriend.
2. Silence isn't always golden.
When couples first start dating, they talk on the phone for hours. They never run out of topics in these long, engaging conversations. Now, in your current relationship, is it still the same on the phone? While many guys seem to be afraid of the phone, long lapses in conversation may signal a lack of common interests or growing apart. However, please keep in mind that this applies to consistently long pauses which exclude dinner, sports and other important activities. It becomes a problem, however, when they go beyond ten minutes.