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7 Easy-to-Miss Signs of Relationship Trouble

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Noticing a shift towards superficial conversations in your relationship could indicate trouble. While not all chats are deep, a consistent trend of mundane discussions might suggest emotional distancing.

You have to care to share

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If partners start criticizing each other or sharing negative aspects of the relationship publicly, it might indicate a shift in identity and a desire for psychological distance. This could signal potential relationship trouble.

Dishing the dirt

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Pronouns usage can reveal the strength of a relationship. Healthy couples often use "we" and "our", reflecting their bond. A shift towards more "I", "me", and "mine" may indicate a distancing mindset.

"We" becomes "me."

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While comfort and stability are parts of relationship growth, indifference and laziness aren't. If a relationship becomes unexciting and no longer a priority, it may signal that there's trouble brewing.

Effort matters

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The way partners feel about each other's friends can predict the relationship's future. Negativity, particularly husbands disliking wives' friends due to perceived meddling, can be a subtle sign of relationship trouble.

Feelings about friends

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If you're tempted to snoop on your partner's phone, it can signal underlying trust issues. Despite seeming harmless, this action is linked to decreased trust, more conflict, and a higher likelihood of break

Sneaking a peek

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Receiving a text from your partner saying, "I'd like to talk," can evoke different emotions. Optimism may indicate a strong relationship, while dread might be a sign of underlying issues about the future and commitment.

”Let’s talk.”

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