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Falling in love is one of the most amazing and exciting experiences there is—which is a big reason why falling out of love is so confusing. How do people go from thinking their partner is the greatest person in the world to feeling bored, let down, or angry at them? The truth is that feelings tend to ebb and flow, even in the healthiest, most loving relationships. Read on to learn the real reasons people fall out of love, as well as signs that you might be falling out of love and what you can do if you want to salvage your relationship.
This article is based on an interview with our licensed clinical psychologist, Liana Georgoulis, Psy.D. Check out the full interview here.
Things You Should Know
- People fall out of love because they have unrealistic expectations or don't feel appreciated and start to think someone else might be a better fit.
- If you no longer enjoy spending time with your partner and instead look for ways to avoid them, you might be falling out of love with them.
- Reflect on your feelings and then sit down and have a serious conversation with your partner to see what can be done to heal the rift between you.
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References
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