This article was co-authored by Charity Danker, LPC and by How.com.vn staff writer, Finn Kobler. Charity is a Licensed Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist. She considers herself a Holistic Sex & Relationship Coach based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. With over 11 years of professional experience, she specializes in many fields, including marriage and couples counseling, somatic sex education, and sexual dysfunction. She also practices as a certified orgasmic meditation trainer. Charity received her BA in Psychology from Oklahoma State University and her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Southern Nazarene University. She then went on to become AASECT certified in Sex Therapy.
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A relationship should make you feel happy and fulfilled, not tired or insecure. While walking away from a significant other is painful (you have every right to cry, scream, and feel whatever you need to feel), at some point, you have to say enough is enough. Plus, identifying and leaving a dysfunctional relationship at the right time can help replenish your joy and energy. In this article, we’ll offer you a comprehensive list of over a dozen signs that it’s time to say goodbye to your partner or spouse. Keep reading to take that first step towards the love and empowerment you deserve to feel every day.
Things You Should Know
- If you notice yourself feeling irritable and drained around your partner, it may be time to end things and find someone who makes you feel more supported.
- Most relationship conflicts come from communication issues. If you’re constantly fighting and struggling to understand each other, this could be a red flag.
- If your partner is possessive, controlling, or hard to trust, they may not be emotionally mature enough for a relationship and it’s best to walk away.
Steps
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