If these signs fromYourTangoseem familiar, your partner may be ready to move on.

When your relationship gets stale, it can be tricky to know if you’re at risk ofbreaking up.

If you see these signs in your relationship, don’t panic.

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After all, ignorance isn’talwaysbliss.

Instead, they choose the path of avoidance rather than being direct and honest about their feelings.

If you notice this happening, it’s time to bring this behavior to their attention.

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They’ve stopped talking about a future with you.

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You and your partner used to spend hours planning your lives together.

From marriage and kids to moving in together and worldly vacations, there was no shortage of future plans.

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Suddenly these talks are no longer.

They’ve stopped making an effort.

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Relationshipsrequire effort from both partners.

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If your partner has stopped trying, it might be a sign that they’rethinking about leaving.

They put their friends first.

To find out where your partner stands, ask to join them sometime.

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If an invite never comes, then you know to consider the reality of the situation.

You’re no longer intimate with each other.

In order for a relationship to last, it’s important tokeep the spark alive.

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Your partner could be waiting for the flame to slowly burn out.

They’re being secretive.

The partner who’s having a secret affair or hiding feelings is a common movie trope.

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You know how the story goes.

They threaten to leave you.

They pick fights with you.

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They cut back on their communication.

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You call and they don’t answer.

You text and it goes unreplied.

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If your partner is cutting back your daily communication, then you may want to wonder why.

In other words, to feel better about themselves, they’ll stop recognizing your efforts and love.

Originally written by Brad Browning,YourTango

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