10 Sneaky Predictors You're Heading for a Breakup

There are some breakups that are a long time coming. You know it, your soon-to-be-ex knows it, and it’s more a question of when than why. But then there are some splits that seem to come out of nowhere. In hindsight, you’ll realize there were signs but at the time, you might not have been aware.

But what if you could spot a breakup coming? Would you take the opportunity to salvage the relationship, or end things earlier so you stop wasting each other’s time? In actuality, breakups are more predictable than you might think. These are some signs to look out for so you’re not totally caught off guard.

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Eye Rolls Become More Frequent

It might not seem like a big deal but people who are annoyed, feel contempt or act defensively are headed for a split. And if your communication skills are dominated by one partner rolling their eyes after the other speaks, it's all but inevitable.

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You’ve Stopped Trying To Impress Each Other

In the beginning, you cared about how you looked, how you treated one another, and making the other one happy. Anything from coming home with flowers just because or letting him control the remote for once. Now you watch your shows in separate rooms and your house hasn't seen a bouquet in years. If you want to keep someone in your life, don't take them for granted, it's as simple as that.

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You’re Never Relaxed

Before you used to be playful and laugh together, now it's like walking on eggshells when you're around each other. If you're always nervous or on edge, feel like you need to be on your best behaviour, or are just waiting for the other shoe to drop for yet another argument, you're headed for a breakup. Which might be good for your health.

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It’s No Longer Fun

Relationships need work, no doubt about that, but when it's becoming arduous and there's no sense of reward, that's a sign things are going downhill. Partners who can't be emotional and vulnerable and kind with one another aren't going to make it in the long run.

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You’re Missing Out On Something Major

Compromise is key, yes, but if it's a major goal or lifestyle preference you're sacrificing in order to remain in the relationship, that's just not going to work. You shouldn't ever have to feel like you're giving up monogamy, or children, or religious beliefs for someone else. You need to keep YOU intact.

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Texting Styles Change

Texts can be a little difficult to read, since you can't sense the tone or emotions behind each message, but if your exchanges have become what things are needed at the grocery store, things aren't great.

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Time Together Feels Like A Chore

Hanging out should be pleasant, not feel like an obligation. If there's a sense of dread beforehand, awkward silences during, and sense of relief after you put in the time (and refer to it as "putting in time"), it might be time to pull the plug. Just don't do it like these stars, who were dumped in the worst ways possible.

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You’re Clueless About Your Significant Other’s Feelings

If you're disconnected physically, that's one thing, but emotionally is basically the last straw. If you can't remember the last time you two discussed your feelings for one another, the health of the relationship itself, or even just what's going on day to day, then you're both already checked out.

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There’s No More Trust

If she had a one-night stand or a series of affairs, or he's chronically coming home late and drunk smelling like perfume, and there are constant, meaningless broken promises, there's clearly no more trust in the relationship. If you can't rely on your partner for anything, the future is grim.

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You Just Don’t Care

What might be worse than the lack of trust, however, is not giving a sh*t. You're just going through the motions, delaying any kind of breakup because a future alone seems worse, and are basically leaving with a roommate. That's no way for either of you to live.

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