Some relationships die a slow and painful death. Some explode in a flash of drama.
But for most, with post-break-up hindsight, there’s a moment when you KNEW. You just KNEW. This isn’t working.
These moments were retold in a recent Reddit thread that asked ‘When did you realise your previous SO (significant other) was not the one?’
All the answers were sad, some were angry, and all tell a particular story.
Some talked about their realisation of their reluctance to spend time with their partner:
Others talked about the moment they felt their partner contributed to the break-up:
Many of the users felt they could relate to at least one of the explanations, while offering their own advice or thoughts on other user’s moments.
The result is a fascinating list of red flags that could provide a valuable insight into when it is time to end a relationship.
Take a look through some of the other times people knew their relationship was over:
When did you know that your relationship was over?
Top Comments
I knew it was over when my thankfully NOW ex-wife admitted to sleeping with her first cousin. Who does that? We aren't living in Victorian England. It's the 21st century.
Sounds like Universal Cereal Bus had commitment issues if he didn't like the idea of his girlfriend moving in with him.
As for me, the moment was when I realised he didn't give a shit about my feelings. He was completely focused on the uni student lifestyle and partying.
Luckily I have a great partner now and not a stupid little frat boy who refused to grow up. He unfortunately works at the same company as me and occasionally I'm reminded of his uselessness.
Might I add, he had Asperger's...never again!
He was thoughtless and unreasonable - I had to explain to him many times why his intended course of action would not be a good idea.
Clueless about my feelings , yet he understood his drinking buddies pretty well.
Stood me up because he saw something interesting on his computer.
Would often go to parties and made it very clear that I was not invited.
Just generally clueless about everything.
Yep, my husband has Asperger's. It is not always fun.