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8 Signs You May Be Falling out of Love in Your Long Term Relationship
Just like you can fall in love, you can fall out of love, too.
As cliché as it sounds, falling in love can turn your world upside down, changing your plans (hopefully for the better). But for every great emotion, there is an equal and opposite emotion that can result. Just as you can fall in love with someone you think is your soulmate, you can also fall out of love with that same person. If you have been in this place before or are finding yourself in this murky situation now, there are strong indicators to look for that can help you determine if you are falling out of love with your partner. Woman's Day spoke to therapists, relationship coaches, authors, and lawyers who share eight signs that suggest you may be falling out of love with your significant other.
If you are spending less time with your partner, thinking about someone else, and/or feeling apathetic towards your relationship, it may mean that you and your partner aren't right for each other. This doesn't mean that all is lost, though. As relationship therapist Susan Edelman says, “Most of these signs are fixable. You just have to be willing to openly discuss each issue and show you care enough to change the behavior.” There are also lot of resources out there to help couples rekindle their love, from therapy to counseling. But if you decide that you are no longer in love with your partner, it's best to tell them ASAP — for their sake and for yours, too.
Being honest with your partner about how you are feeling can be a scary conversation, but relationship therapist Jaime Bronstein, LCSW reminds us: "Don’t let fear stop you from following your heart." After all, "not all relationships are supposed to last forever, but by hanging on to one that is not meant to, you will be preventing yourself from finding the one that will," explains relationship coach and author of You Only Fall in Love Three Times, Kate Rose. You have to trust your gut and know that there is a twin flame for you out there somewhere. You may just have to take the plunge and leave your current relationship to pursue the one meant for you. So, if you are unsure about whether you are still in love with your significant other, read through these signs about falling out love to become more in tune with what you may be feeling.
Mackenzie is the Home & Lifestyle Commerce Manager at Hearst, working across multiple brands to make informed product recommendations to readers. She has been writing and editing for over 5 years with bylines in The Spruce, MyDomaine, Shape, Instyle, Editorialist, and more.
Elizabeth Berry (she/her) is the Updates Editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she optimizes lifestyle content across verticals. Prior to this role, she was an Editorial Assistant for Woman’s Day where she covered everything from gift guides to recipes. She also has experience fact checking commerce articles and holds a B.A. in English and Italian Studies from Connecticut College.
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