How To Tell If He's On His Way Out

Are you getting the feeling that there's trouble in paradise? Under even normal circumstances its hard to let go, but sometimes you can be hurled from "cloud 9" and sent reeling to the ground before you even know what hit you. Heres are five telltale signs that your partner is on his way out the door.

It's in His Kiss
"If you wanna know if he loves you so, it's in his kiss"...Cher said it best. And it's true. You've leaned in for a pouty pucker and in place of a pair of juicy lips, you've gotten the cold shoulder. And we're not talking about a bad kiss. This is a definite sign that something's up. Not initiating or reciprocating physical affection is a flag as red as they come. You're about to get dumped.

Dates are Scarce
Have you and your honey stopped going out to dinner or parties with friends? An unwillingness to spend time with you either alone or in public is an indicator that he's losing interest in you, fast. You're about to get dumped.

You Haven't Heard From Him in a week or longer
A boyfriend who's missing in action? Well there could be a positive side to this. On one hand, you're not about to get dumped. On the other hand....it's probably because you already have been. The vanishing act usually tells you that you're supposed to take a hint. Don't expect any long-winded break up speech any time soon. If you don't officially nip this one in the bud, the next time you see him might be in the presence of a new fling.

Lame excuses
Are you hearing one too many wild explanations for why he's late, why he's not coming, why he doesn't want to take you out for your birthday? Worse, are you buying them!? Don't be fooled. If he was truly eager to be with you, nothing would stand in his way. Keep putting up with this garbage and you're about to get dumped.

Picking fights
Instigating, nagging, criticizing, overall being negative....it's possible that you're stuck with the guy who doesn't want to stay but is too lazy to leave. A classic sign of wanting to break up is nit picking your partner until they decide they've had enough. Every relationship has its ups and downs, and arguments are inevitable, but if you're getting the sense that you're being sabotaged it's probably because you're about to get dumped. Show him the door, or he'll never reach it himself.

Courtney Gilmour
		About the author:
		Courtney is a published writer, stand-up comic, and shameless Internet enthusiast. She holds a double bachelors degree in English Literature and Communication Media Studies, specializing in semiotic theory, however she doesn't get Shakespeare and has never won a game of Scrabble. Currently she lives in Toronto and works as a writer for WOMAN.CA.
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