1. His friends are always ahead of you

There was a time when you were inseparable and he/she always put you first. Now, he sees his friends all the time and always has an excuse when you want to do something with him.

Friends don’t have to be completely abandoned. Balance is important in a relationship. But if he or she prefers to spend more time with friends than with you, that can be diverted to other aspects of the relationship.

For example, he or she may have trouble managing finances or setting long-term goals for their relationship.

The good news is that most people are able to grow up when they face a problem in their relationship. The bad news is that some never grow up.

2. He/she has a new obsession (and it’s not you)

Your partner spent once every minute making you happy (perhaps to the point of obsessing!). Now, he/she spends his/her time exercising, playing ball, yoga, video games, or pursuing other passions or hobbies.

It is perfectly normal to do activities that make you happy. But the mistake starts when you use these activities as a distraction in your relationship.

When infatuation becomes an obsession, you can end up ignoring your relationship, investing less time with your love, and ignoring your responsibilities, and that’s a problem. It is important that you raise the issue with your partner.

Sometimes your partner has no idea that you feel abandoned. Pointing this out can give him or her the signal to give you more attention and better share time with you.

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3. He/she no longer hugs you

People snuggle together to feel close: calm, safe and connected. But it’s problematic if he rejects you when you try to approach him or if he says he’s not in the mood for that sign of affection.

It is also worrisome if a couple’s attempts at physical connection are often rejected. Find out why he/she is not in a good mood.

It is important to investigate whether he or she is under any kind of stress or if there are unaddressed issues in the relationship.

It could also mean that he is no longer interested in meeting your personal needs because he is no longer involved in the relationship. It could also be a sign that your partner is cheating on you.

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4. He/she no longer asks about your day

“Hey love! How was your day?” Haven’t you heard these words in a long time? But before jumping to conclusions, try to find out why he/she is avoiding you. Maybe he or she has had a long day and needs some time for you.

However, if he shows a lack of interest frequently, that’s a sign you should be on the lookout for.

5. He/she no longer says what bothers him/her in the relationship

You say, “What happened?” And get no answers. You question the silence and its aloof behavior, feeling like you did something to cause it. The lack of communication will prevent you from fully connecting.

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If this happens constantly, you may lose touch. If you don’t fix this root problem when it starts, it could turn into a serious problem in the future.

6. He/she holds your hand more as you walk

This was such a natural gesture back in the day. But now, if you feel like you always initiate action, it could signal a deeper problem. He or she may no longer find this sign of affection appealing or necessary.

A lack of interest in touching and physically connecting is a sign of dating/marriage problems.

Try initiating contact to see how your partner reacts.

7. He/she seems uncomfortable seeing other happy couples

Your partner shouldn’t want what other couples have. If he or she seems to be jealous of couples who are happy and in love, it could be because he or she is not happy with the relationship or because he or she worries that happiness is impossible for both of you.

The last thing you want to see when you’re unhappy is a happy couple. Seeing couples in this state can also have an emotional effect. He/she may feel pressured to take your relationship to a new level that he/she doesn’t agree with. He/she may notice that you have expectations that he/she is not ready to meet.