Three Signs It Is Time To Let Go Of A Relationship

Letting go of a relationship is something we all struggle with. Even those people who say they are okay with your absence in your life struggle with it if they actually cared enough about the relationship the two of you shared. Some people take a long time to move on, and it is very clear to them what is happening. Some people think they are over a relationship but then it strikes them a long time later that they maybe just fooled themselves.

But even to move on, one first needs to know and come to terms with the fact that a relationship is over. Sometimes we know this fact deep down but it takes a long while for us to accept it. Sometimes we can see all the signs of a relationship falling apart but we still try too hard to put it all back together, but only in vain.

It is always better to let go of a relationship at a healthy spot, else it becomes detrimental to both the people and can get toxic...affecting everything and all aspects of your life. Here's how you know when to let go.

If all you do is fight, or bicker; and every small thing somehow seems to irritate you

...then maybe it is time to realise that something fundamental is wrong and one partner is feeling inadequate, or feeling that their needs are not met, therefore lashing out whenever an opening presents itself. If there is resentment and bitterness building over time, so does the unpleasantness and it never ends well

You feel disrespected

This can have so many forms and manifestations. You may feel that it is all about the other person, or that you are not cared for, or your feelings aren't taken into account while making relationship decisions. It may also be that you aren't getting what you want out of the relationship. Lying, cheating, passive aggression, gas lighting. all shows that your partner probably doesn't understand or care about how it all affects you. If even after talking to them this doesn't change then it is time to let them go.

There is too much effort being put in to keep it going

This is simple...in the beginning a relationship feels effortless and easy. No one in their right mind believes that that is how it will be forever. But there is a point where two people are putting in exhausting amount of effort just to drag the relationship out of the bad spot it has reached, it is better to just let it go.

As hard as it is to put yourself before the relationship, it is essential for your mental well being. And we all need to keep that in mind.