Does your relationship no longer work?

Having a relationship requires a lot of effort and dedication, it's not like in the Disney movies where the prince meets the princess in the middle of the forest, they see each other from afar, magically fall in love and live happily ever after.

What is easy is realizing that your relationship is no longer working and it is time to make a decision about the future. Well, it's easy when you know how to spot the signs that it's all over.

To keep a relationship alive, you don't just need to show up from time to time and send enigmatic emojis at all hours of the day.

In real life, a good relationship is all about trust, commitment, caring, empathy, and sacrifice (yes, from time to time you're going to have to sacrifice going out with friends to go see a romantic comedy or have dinner with your in-laws).

But there are cases where not all the effort in the world can save the situation and make things work.

There comes a point in many relationships where things just stop working, things are no longer good at all, and a toxic environment full of fights, claims and failed dates begins to be breathed.

In those cases, the only thing left for you to analyze is the situation and figure out if it is something worth saving, or what you need is to put an end to it.

According to psychologists, the fear of loneliness or being vulnerable (and the good memories that surely exist) can make you ignore the problems and stay in a relationship that is no longer good for you, but you have to learn to detect signs, to read the situation and also think about mental health, not just being accompanied.

This is not to say that you should jump ship at the first sign of conflict. Everybody fights and no relationship is perfect, but it does mean that you should be aware of what happens, or stop happening, so that, if necessary, you can get out of a bad relationship before it consumes you completely.

According to the experts at Healthline and the Cleveland Clinic, here are some signs that your relationship is no longer working and it's time to end it.

No communication anymore

Is it really a relationship if there is no communication? According to Healthline, lack of communication is the main red flag.

Not being able to speak clearly and freely with your partner is definitely not a good thing, and you don't need to be an expert to realize that this is a sign that things are going seriously wrong.

Plus it's horrible to be with someone and not be able to say what you want for fear of screwing it up or causing a conflict.

Your partner does not make sacrifices for you

This comes from the Cleveland Clinic. A relationship cannot exist without commitments and midpoints, this is because there are two people involved, with different interests, so that balance must be found in which both feel satisfied, listened to and understood.

If you are the one who always makes the sacrifices, it may be a sign that the other person has no regard for you and what you want.

You don't feel supported

Your partner is the person who should be there for you the most, the one who should make you feel better after a bad day and the one who should support you when you have a new plan or a goal to achieve.

If he doesn't or makes you feel insecure about it, then it's definitely time to run away and start looking for someone different.

You feel like you always have to apologize for something

This also comes from the Cleveland Clinic. Of course, we must apologize for the things we do wrong, but if you have reached the point where you believe that everything you do, it may be a sign of discomfort, that there are always conflicts, or that this is becoming something toxic.

Limits are not respected

Psychology Today says that it is important to maintain limits on emotional, sexual and financial issues, this to ensure a healthy coexistence and maintain a stable and balanced relationship.

If these limits begin to be lost, then it can affect your well-being and satisfaction.

Control behaviors

According to Healthline, controlling behaviors (such as always wanting to know where you are or banning you from other friends) is a sign that jealousy and lack of trust may be present, which are also clear signs that the relationship is not exactly healthy and there is a serious problem.

[Via GQ Mexico]