Clues your partner wants to end your relationship

THE infamous ‘gut feeling’ a woman gets, also known as intuition, is often relied upon to make decisions of the heart.

In fact, people often say most things aren’t as accurate as this ‘feeling’, and usually when things get out of hand, women can look back and say they had some premonition in relation to what took place.

When your relationship is on the rocks, usually it’s not a spur-of-the-moment happening; the writing was always on the wall, but was ignored.

And so, when a relationship ends and we recall the different moments spent with our exes, we begin to realise the clues they dropped to indicate that they wanted out.

According to relationship counsellor Wayne Powell, some of these clues include:

1. He/she is no longer available to share time and space with you

Powell said this indicates that there is little or no interest in the things you both shared in the past.

2. Your partner is always initiating baseless arguments

“It could even mean that sometimes he/she deliberately does this to have an excuse to leave the house or come home late. Don’t take this lightly,” he said.

3. You’re constantly disrespected

Powell said if you are constantly disrespected and put down before his friends and family members, it may just be a ploy to anger you to the point where you walk away.

4. There is little or no interest in making love to you

The relationship counsellor said if your partner would rather watch TV/play video games or chat with friends on the phone instead of being intimate with you, it’s a hint you should not ignore.

5. He/she is unusually reserved around you

Powell said if your partner has suddenly become quiet around you, is always unhappy in your presence, and most times the communication is monosyllabic, you should pay close attention to their actions. He said if they are happy and talkative in other spaces, you may just be their problem.

6. Your partner becomes unreasonable

If your partner places unreasonable demands on you in order to frustrate you, he or she may want out. Powell added that sometimes your partner may not have the guts to tell you it’s over, so he/she would prefer you to make the move.

7. You’re constantly compared with others

Powell said if you’re constantly being compared to other people in such a way as to shatter your self-esteem, you should take serious note.

8. He or she flirts in your presence.

“If your partner does this, he or she may even cheat on you with your full knowledge,” Powell warned.