Abnormal Date Behavior - Signals Your Partner Wants Out

When your relationship is headed on the down slope, you may begin to notice some end of relationship breakup signals. Whether they are subtle or overt, the red flags of an impending breakup can be easily missed if you don't know how to read them.

Perhaps your partner has been acting distant lately. If they seem to have detached themselves from interests they once shared with you, it may be wise to start packing your bags. Indifference is one of the key indicators of a breakup and can often be mistaken for having a bad day.

Fighting

You're going to have a few disagreements in any relationship, this is a given. But if your partner suddenly starts picking fights over trivial things or begins to belittle you, signs are pointing to the end zone. This creates distance between the two of you, which is what the person may want.

Your partner may be hoping that this will frustrate you to the point that you initiate the breakup, making it easier for them to make a speedy exit. Perhaps your partner's social circle suddenly expands. If your partner seems to have made a lot of new friends that you are not allowed to meet, you may have something to worry about.

Your dates get shorter. If your partner wants out, they may start to cut dates short and act as though they have something more pressing to do. They may throw away the napkin to their dinner very quickly or quietly duck into the restroom with a cell phone pressed to their ear. Though it's cruel, this is the only way some people know how to initiate a breakup. They may be getting tips from a friend on how to let you down easy.

Nonverbal communication is perhaps the most effective indicator of someone's feelings. People can say things they don't mean, but body language communicates feelings silently. If your partner suddenly begins to roll their eyes when you talk, they may be trying to tell you something.