18 Signs He Doesn’t Love You Anymore (But Doesn’t Have The Courage To Break Up)

A relationship can be one of the most comforting and stimulating experiences you will have in this lifetime. It can set you free and make you a better person, but it can also become a personal prison.

The problem with some relationships is that the potential consequences of a breakup can be enough to scare some people out of a toxic relationship. This is especially true for men, who often don’t know how to end a relationship and deal with tears.

Has your partner suddenly become disinterested and distant? A break in the pattern could be a sign that he doesn’t love you anymore.

Also, if your partner has become emotionally distant, shows no interest in spending time with you, externally expresses his unhappiness, and is staying together out of obligation, these are signs that he wants to end the relationship but hasn’t built up the courage yet.

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18 Signs He Doesn’t Love You Anymore (But Doesn’t Have The Courage To Break Up)

1. He avoids talking to you.

If all of his answers are one word, it’s a bad sign. If he regularly makes no effort to try to tell you anything about his day, or if you literally have to get information out of him, he probably wants to end the relationship.

He no longer sees you as his best friend and confidant. He’s avoiding you because he wants you to leave him alone.

2. Sex is in the past.

Men are very physical creatures. This means that they tend to show their affection physically. If he doesn’t want to have sex with you anymore, he always makes excuses that he’s tired and if he stopped looking for you, it’s because the relationship ended a long time ago.

A satisfying sex life is a telltale sign that your partner is interested in you. This is not the case for all relationships, however.

Not all partners have the same sexual desire. But if you notice a drastic change in your sex life, it’s a sign that something is no longer working – emotionally and physically.

3. He doesn’t even try to argue with you anymore.

A man who wants to save the relationship will argue with you if he feels there is an important issue that needs to be addressed. If you’re noticing that he’s stopped trying to argue about the things that irritated him, he’s already out of the relationship.

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4. You’ve noticed that he sighs around you… a lot.

Sighs are often a way for people to convey boredom, exasperation, or even frustration. If he’s frustrated with you, it’s a sign that he’s already broken up but doesn’t have the courage to tell you that.

5. He stopped spending money on you.

When you two started dating, he always had money to spare. Now, despite having no extra bills and getting a raise, he’s always broke.

Whether we like to admit it or not, we tend to avoid spending money on people we don’t care about. In other words, when a man’s interest wanes, so does the amount of money he spends on you.

6. You have to walk on eggshells when you’re with him.

This is a sign that the relationship needs to end, even if you have to pull the trigger.

When a guy gets so easily irritated that you literally have to tiptoe around when you’re with him, it’s no longer a healthy relationship. Being forced to walk on eggshells is a sign that the relationship is boiling with resentment, anger and hurt.

Do yourself a favor and leave this abusive relationship before it consumes you.

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7. He stopped caring about important dates.

Remember how your partner used to remember your birthday? Yes, the keyword here is “used to”.

8. He stopped being careful with his things.

You can tell how much a person respects you by how much they respect your property. If he’s stopped caring about treating you well, it’s a sign that he doesn’t respect you anymore. It’s safe to say he’s trying to get you to end the relationship.

9. He has stopped talking about long-term plans with you.

Does he get grumpy when you ask about the wedding date? If you can’t remember the last time he tried to start a couple vacation or talk about moving in together, you may be dealing with a guy who has become discouraged with this relationship.

10. He fights with you over little thing.

This is an indicator that there are much bigger issues at stake, and not issues he wants to talk about.

Most of the time, a man who is picking fights at random is cheating or wanting to break up. Fighting over silly things is a sign that a man is unhappy in the relationship – and that their relationship is dying.

It’s best to break up if he does it regularly. You deserve better than that.

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11. He prioritizes other people.

A very clear sign that he doesn’t love you anymore is how often he puts others above you. If you are no longer a priority, you need to get out of this relationship.

12. It seems like you’re trying your hardest in the relationship for nothing.

The experts are right when they say that men move mountains for someone they love. If he can’t even move his ass to try to be romantic with you or plan a date, it’s often a good indicator that he’s lost interest in the relationship.

13. He’s cheating on you, but you’re still with him.

In many cases, men who want to break up with their girlfriend will try to “provoke” her by cheating on her.

Even if he is not consciously trying to provoke you into leaving, regular affairs usually indicate that he is no longer interested in having a relationship with you.

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14. You get the feeling that he is unhappy in the relationship.

You know what I’m talking about. It seems like everything you’re going to do isn’t good for him, as he always looks bored and never gets excited about being with you.

Do yourself a favor and let him go.

15. He said he’s only with you because of the kids/obligation/comfort.

This is contempt. He is saying that he no longer wants to continue in this relationship. Maybe it’s time to hear from you.

16. He no longer asks you out with his friends.

Everyone needs a little space in a healthy relationship. But if your partner keeps excluding you from social events with mutual friends, it could be one of the signs that he doesn’t love you anymore.

This is especially true if he doesn’t tell you where he’s going. In healthy relationships, people are excited to ask their partners to accompany them.

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17. He doesn’t laugh at your jokes anymore.

Have you ever had the experience of saying something silly and being faced with a blank wall? This is an alert that you should not ignore.

In the honeymoon phase of every relationship, it’s impossible not to laugh at your partner’s jokes. Not enjoying your presence is one of the many subtle signs that your relationship is over and things just aren’t working out for your partner.

18. Your friends and family have also noticed that something is wrong.

When in doubt, trust your friends and family. Often, they can see the signs that their marriage or courtship is not going well.

Do your friends get weirdly quiet when you talk about your partner? Or do they keep saying their relationship is frayed?

If you’re not sure, it’s a good idea to check with your closest allies. They can help you determine warning signs that you may not be aware of.

19. He asks for so much personal space that you feel like he doesn’t want to be with you anymore.

There is a difference between needing more “me time” and needing more “time without you”.

20. You’ve also started to lose interest.

Are you refusing to admit that your interest in your partner is waning?

Sometimes we cannot admit the truth to ourselves. It’s hard to say goodbye to someone we’ve spent a long time with. But if you feel he’s lost interest, it could be because you’ve lost interest too and feel the same way.

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