Relationships are extremely fragile endeavors, and often result in two people investing a great deal of their emotional, personal, and psychological well being in each other. While this investment can be prosperous if both individuals care for the their significant other’s needs, it can also be disastrous if these needs are not met or if too much is invested without any return. If you feel that you are in a relationship that you aren’t sure you should continue with, here are some things to consider.

1. Do you feel that your significant other is trustworthy? Trust is a crucial part of a relationship, and without it, an intimate connection cannot really exist. If your partner has habitually violated your trust, it may be time to consider breaking up.

2. Do you feel cared for by your partner? While you may not doubt that your partner cares about you, there is a difference in caring for someone and caring for them in a way that they want to be cared for. You should take time to establish the ways in which you want to be cared for in a relationship and see if your partner truly cares for you in the ways that you need.

3. Do you feel that you can openly communicate with your partner? Do you feel as though he or she listens to you in a non-judgmental way when you speak? If you do not feel comfortable being honest and open with your partner about your life and your relationship, it may be time to reconsider how your relationship is going.

4. Do you feel better when you are not with your significant other? Feeling lonely is a normal part of life, but if you feel that your quality of life and richness of experience is greater when you are not with your partner, than it may be time to consider breaking up.

5. And remember, in every single case, if your significant other is verbally, physically or emotionally abusive, you should end the relationship. A relationship that exhibits any of these traits is not a healthy one, and will likely not change while the two of you remain together.

Life can be difficult at times, causing us to make hard decisions we would rather avoid. But just because a decision is hard to face does not mean it should be delayed. If you have to ove on with your life, and face the unenviable task of making a decision on breaking up with a partner, the tips outlined in the article on How to Know When to Break Up will hopefully help you make a sound decision.

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