how do you know you should end your relationship?

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in addition.. how do you tell your long time life partner you want to seperate? (we're together almost 8 years, we have 1 child together, combined bills etc)
I am pretty sure I want to leave. It's something I think about almost every day now.
I think I have put up for too much for too long and I reached a breaking point. It's not like I never addressed the issues, he just never really took me seriously. Now he had a wake-up call, when I opened a private account.. and I feel that he's taking more into consideration but is struggling with the fact that I am a person with my own opinion and he can't always walk over me like he's done always.
he's struggling but trying.. but then again.. I had my breaking point and I don't really want to continue.. but I'm also worried I'm making the wrong decision.

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It doesn't sound like it's the wrong decision. Him waiting this long to make an effort and only when you did something that caught him off guard is a sign. Some people only show effort when they think you'll leave. Then once you stay they revert to their old ways because the effort was only so you won't leave. Not because they love you and want you to feel loved and happy.

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You figure out where you are going or how long it will take you to find own place or kick him out. Then you sit him down and tell him that the relationship is broken beyond repair and you are moving out or he is or whatever.

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I've always heard years 7-9 are the hardest. If it's not abusive please try counseling. It wasn't for better or until I'm tired of it. Watch the movie Fireproof together. Or separately and try to apply it

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You're making the right decision. Leave and don't look back.

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Because You're questioning it now.

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The four main reasons relationships do not work aside from infidelity or abuse, number one, you no longer feel supported by your partner and that goes for every level emotionally, physically, financially, sexually, mentally, spiritually, helping with the house, helping with the kids, listening to you, Communicating, disregarding your feelings, etc. Number two, you no longer feel connected to your partner and that goes for every level as well. Number three your needs are no longer being met and that goes for every level and number four which usually is the straw that breaks the camels back, Number four is one person is being selfish while the other person is being selfless, one person is doing the minimum while the other person is doing the maximum to keep the relationship going, to keep the peace in the house, to try and make the other person happy, until you get tired of it, and want out of the relationship therefore making you the bad guy and not them even though they pushed you away and gave you every reason to. Sounds like you’re already there. Sounds like you’re making the right decision. Telling him look I’m sorry this isn’t working out anymore, I’m not happy, it sounds like you’re just staying together for the sake of the kids or do the obligation or guilt, and that’s not a reason to stay with somebody. You stay with somebody because those four things are happening, you stay with somebody because they are your best friend anymore, you stay with somebody because you’re happy in the relationship, ask yourself this question, are you happy in this relationship, if things stayed exactly how they are right now and nothing changed, can you picture your life in five years or 10 years and say that you would be happy. If the answer is no, then you have your answer.

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I would recommend exhausting all options and staying honest the entire way. Do you go on dates anymore? Have an “our” thing? Like a tv show, an event, a YT channel you enjoy together. What’s different on how you communicate And spend time together from now compared to when you felt attracted to your partner, felt loved, and supported?
To each their own, take it or leave it, I wish you happiness. However you find it!

how do you know you should end your relationship?

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