You're Losing Me: Navigating a Dying Relationship

Where does love begin? How does it end?

Relationships are integral parts of our lives. And interestingly enough, no two love stories begin exactly alike. While one can sprout from love at first sight, another might take time to develop, especially a friends to lovers trope.

Sadly, not all love stories are meant to last forever. Unhappy endings might suck, but they're a reality many couples will experience.

Witnessing dying relationships feels agonizing. You recognize the dread hovering above your heads like a dark rain cloud.

You're losing me.

Don't allow your relationship to reach this point of no return. Know the signs of a dying relationship, and it'll be easier to avoid.

This Is What a Dying Relationship Looks Like

How can you tell if your relationship is on dangerously thin ice?

#1: Poor communication

The need for healthy communication can’t be overstated enough. You know something’s off if talking to your partner becomes a laborious task. You don’t share what’s on your mind, whether good or bad. What happened to enjoying long conversations with each other?

Minding your own business is totally okay. However, it should never be the norm in any relationship. Problems don’t fix themselves, and that starts with proper communication.

#2: Unavailability

You don’t always need to be around each other 24/7 and respond to every beck and call. But at the same time, both parties should be accessible and available more often than not. Being constantly unavailable shows you no longer care about your partner.

#3: Unfulfilled promises

Words are useless if they're not backed by actions. So if you're putting up a pretense of commitment, chances are your relationship is heading south. Naturally, couples will feel frustrated by the dissatisfaction of unfulfilled promises, leading one or the other to re-evaluate the relationship.

#4: Little to no long-term plans

One reason long-term relationships work out beautifully is because their plans are in sync. Should they be the same? Not necessarily. As long as they don’t oppose each other, you should be good. Long-term plans give couples something to look forward to every day.

But what if your partner doesn’t have long-term plans? That’s a recipe for disaster. If one person insists on enjoying the present without thinking of the future, consider that a major red flag.

#5: Dwindling intimacy

Intimacy isn’t the be-all and end-all of relationships, but it’s one of the most relevant indicators of how healthy relationships are. It is an assurance that the spark of your relationship is still alive. The absence thereof is a sign that the couple has grown apart.

Can You Resuscitate a Dying Relationship?

Are things looking bleak between you and your partner? If so, here’s a friendly reminder: you don’t have to let your dying relationship conclude. Just because your relationship is dying, doesn’t mean it has to end, especially if you are both willing to fix things.

Nobody wants to reach the point where they have no choice but to draw the “you’re losing me” card. But if you let things fester, your relationship may just reach the point of no return.