Relationship experts say there are five signs that show it isn't going to last

Look, I hate to break it to you romantics and ‘loved-up’ lot but not all relationships work out.

Yeah it might be going well in the beginning or you just know from that one date that it’s going to work out but as many of us know, the likes of 'fizzling' and ‘zombieing’ are a thing.

For one reason or another, not every relationship lasts. That’s just the way it is.

But the worst part is probably that you don’t also know when it’s going to end until your mates are dragging you to the pub for sympathy pints.

And let’s face it, that’s just pretty depressing – you’d rather just know it’s not going to work instead of being left heartbroken or trying out couples' therapy.

So, two experts have shared with LADbible the five signs your relationship is doomed to fail.

Relationship therapist Dr Emily May from Private Sugar Club and Sex therapist Melissa Cook explained the warning signs that might signify there’s trouble ahead.

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A lack of fun

May says that if you’re not having fun together anymore then there’s serious cause for concern.

“Enjoyment and happiness are hugely important in a relationship, and the best ones prioritise shared laughter and positive memories,” she explains.

So, if these aren’t happening for you and are instead replaced by arguments, then it’s probably time to reassess.

Point keeping

One of the biggest traps you and your partner can fall into is keeping score – you know, keeping tabs on who did what and who said what.

That’ll make things pretty toxic and May says it will ‘prevent your relationship from moving forward’.

Unrealistic expectations

May explains putting too much pressure on or expecting too much from your partner ‘can set your relationship up for failure’.

This can create an environment full of disappointment and resentment.

“Instead, expectations should be grounded, and effective communication should be used when one partner is dissatisfied to create a healthier and more fulfilling connection,” she says.

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Other priorities

Cook explains neglecting your partner and their needs can cause a relationship to fail.

“When you don’t make time for them or choose others over them, your partner can feel undervalued and unappreciated, jeopardising the relationship,” she says.

Going to couples’ therapy can often help get over this hurdle.

An unhappy sex life

This one’s a biggie as Cook highlights how essential intimacy is for a happy and healthy relationship.

“If your sex life is struggling, this could be a sign of a deeper issue that needs addressing,” she says. “The sexual dynamics of a couple can often assess the health of relationships.”

The sex therapist recommends ‘open communication and a willingness to change’ in order to overcome this.

But of course, one important thing to remember in all of this is that no one should be staying in unhappy or toxic relationships.

Topics: Sex and Relationships

Jess Battison

Jess is an Entertainment Journalist with a love of all things pop culture. Her main interests include keeping up with the Twitter girlies, waiting for a new series of The Traitors and losing her voice at a Beyoncé concert. She graduated with a first in Journalism from City, University of London in 2021 and has previously worked at MyLondon.

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