10 Signs That You Deserve Better Than Your Current Relationship
10 Signs You Deserve Better Than What Your Current Relationship Has To Offer
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Not every relationship ends because of an egregious betrayal of trust such as infidelity. Sometimes, relationships come to an end because one or both parties come to the realization that they deserve better than what is being offered by their current romance.
While most of us have a general idea of what we should not tolerate in a relationship, when you’ve been in a situation long-term, sometimes the lines get blurred. So if you needed a reminder, here it is: 10 signs that you deserve better than your current relationship.
Your relationship lacks basic kindness
Basic kindness is given freely to strangers. A sure sign that you are in the wrong relationship is when your partner is incapable of offering common courtesy. You deserve better than a partner who is cruel, nasty, or mean.
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It’s obvious that you’re not a priority
When you were never or are no longer a priority in someone’es life, it’s obvious. That alone is a significant enough reason to leave the relationship. There are times when people become overwhelmed with work and other responsibilities and temporarily lose sight of what is important, but that looks a lot different from being completely pushed to the backburner.
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You have a nagging feeling that you’re settling
We all have moments in which we second guess our choices, but if you’re constantly questioning one particular choice — such as who you chose to be your romantic partner — it may be worth it to take a closer examination at why you’re feeling that way. While no relationship is perfect, you deserve a relationship that makes you happy and one that is fulfilling.
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You’re the only person making an effort
Maintaining a healthy relationship takes work after a few years, but the work is not nearly as burdensome when both parties are putting forth the effort that it takes to sustain the romance. You deserve a partner who invests in the relationship.
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Your partner allows others to disrespect you
Any time that a person allows their relatives or friends to disrespect their partner without speaking up, it should be noted. Obviously, keeping the peace or staying in the good graces of certain people is more important than protecting you, which means it’s time to leave.
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The bad times outweigh the good
All relationships experience challenges. Things will never be good 100 percent of the time, but if the bad times drastically and consistently outweigh the good times, it’s probably a sign that this is not the relationship for you.
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There’s an imbalanced power dynamic
If your partner has caused you to feel as though you don’t have a voice or a say regarding what goes on in your life or in your home, you deserve better. Healthy relationships have even power dynamics. No one party should hold all of the power or make all of the decisions.
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Your partner puts you down
Some people only feel good when they are criticizing the people around them. You deserve better than a partner who has a tendency to put you down and make you feel ad about yourself.
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You’re genuinely unhappy
If you’re chronically unhappy in your relationship, that’s a good enough reason to leave. This doesn’t mean that your partner is a bad person; however, we all deserve to be in relationships that make us happy.
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You feel unsupported
You deserve a partner who encourages you to pursue your goals and live out your dreams, but it’s even deeper than that. Your partner should be your shoulder to lean on during times of adversity and your loudest cheerleader in times of success.
