I'm sorry to anyone who is hurting. I feel like if you are asking these questions you might be in a place to let go. If you fight for a relationship, and do it selflessly looking to serve the other but don't get the same level of energy back it might be better to prioritize your own boundaries and self-love by calling it quits. You should feel peace in a relationship and/or in singleness. If you are feeling constantly anxious in a relationship that might a sign from your body asking for change.

Should I break it off? đŞ
How do you know when you should break it off? How have you recognised a relationship has run its course?
I think you owe it to yourself and the people you care about to take time when making that kind of decision. Life is seasonal and as Jesus said âeach day has its own worries.â What you may be experiencing or feelingâŚyour current emotions, perspective, and state of mind must be taken into account. Relationships are complex and life is seasonal. What you may be going through may just need prayer and time before you realize the path you need to take. Self-reflection and self awareness is necessary.
When your partner has left the faith, either in words or in deeds.
@Charlie very sad if this happens...but yes, I agree with you about the choice to make in that case.
@Charlie It depends on the context - someone can have a genuine crisis of faith (possibly due to circumstances, questions, something thatâs rocked their faith) and they need to be supported through it. It may not be the right thing to continue in a dating relationship, but in marriage we wouldnât just discard our spouse if this happened.
When you feel like you have tried everything possible and nothing works..
It's quite a complex answer.. It includes so many variables.. And factors. Each relationship is so unique I would say first, is the person humble? Submitting to the Lord? Willing to admit fault or that they could have been wrong? To repent and repair? Loving in the process??
Yea
When they're distant from God and their S.O. Also what they say no longer aligns with their actions.
From experience, for me , dating breakup signals are Disrespect, Disdain, and Contempt besides outright Verbal Abuse .... Simply Love is Not Rude If there is no apology or any fruit of true repentance and change then the relationship cannot keep going without a miracle by the Holy Spirit to transform and heal both people ....
What is difficult is when it becomes a cycle of apologies and misunderstandings that result in offenses taken then more apologizing .... How do you stand up for yourself and not be a doormat, yet forgive the small things , especially when there are big cultural differences, long distance across time zones, and language gaps ... How much grace do you extend before saying that is enough that our differences are not reconcilable ???? Time to move on ???? đ ..... Opposites attract & repeal
That is a lot to contend with! But it depends on how much each is willing to make it work I believe. I'm not here to fix anything or give advice, but to encourage and empathise. I learnt that love also doesn't enable sin and puts boundaries. I hope you will find your peace, involve the Lord at very step. :) God bless
@Jason that's right
People can change and so relationships can change too ⌠especially if the say they love God but then move away from living His valuesâŚ. Not good for the person not wanting to break up.
Seek God first and He will answer. His plan for us is good and because we human with many faults only God can show us the way. Remember God is love which makes Him the expert. May you experience God in a brand new way today. Stay blessed
Itâs tough especially if only one of you wants to break it off, for the other person itâs hard to let go! You see roses instead of all their red flags! The key factor here is communication so that you understand what each other wants in a relationship! Itâs a shame to split up as u invest so much time in each other & I donât think you can stay friends especially if they are looking to move on and settle down with someone else! Heart break is real & it can take along time to heal a broken heart!
A follow-up question: Assuming we are seeking God and enter relationships prayerfully (and have others seeking God also for clearer perspective), if God gave the green light, how do you reconcile this if it doesnât work out? Whilst people are people, it still feels a bit dumbfounding and leaves me wondering if it was Godâs will in the first place, whether it was a mistake etc.
@Rob Sometimes the lessons learned are invaluable! God gave me the go-ahead to try one time, and while it ended pretty early, I was glad to have opportunity to see how much Iâd grown in communicating and boundaries. It helped me overcome some worries!
You just know. You may still love each other, just not in the way you once did. It can be subtle & doesnât have to end badly. If possible itâs nicer if you can remain friends. Depending on the break up reason of course.
If two yoghurt pots are joined together, but you only want one of them. Else you may be tempted to finish both.
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@Scott I donât agree.. especially when it comes to chocolate. Iâm committed.
@Kati ha ha ha!