Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Clear Signs About Your Relationship’s Future

In some cases, you won't be sure if you should leave or stay in a relationship. Either you're not trusting your gut, or someone else is your head.

Maybe it isn't that, and you just need some solid advice. This article clues you in on if you should pack up shop or hold on a little longer.

They're Jealous When You Talk To Others - Leave

photo-1520881363902-a0ff4e722963 (1)
Photo Credit: wildlittlethingsphoto / Unsplash
Photo Credit: wildlittlethingsphoto / Unsplash

There's an issue in the relationship if your partner gets jealous when you talk to another guy or girl. Someone who isn't comfortable with you having healthy friendships outside of the relationship is a bit toxic.

ADVERTISEMENT

You Were In A Fight - Stay

ADVERTISEMENT
GettyImages-883331228 (1)
Photo Credit: Wodickaullstein bild via Getty Images
Photo Credit: Wodickaullstein bild via Getty Images
ADVERTISEMENT

Fights aren't the end of the world or of a relationship. If this isn't a recurring thing, don't let a bigger than usual argument ruin what could be a foundation for future love.

ADVERTISEMENT

You Think About What Else Is Out There - Leave

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
GettyImages-102292094
Photo Credit: Tim Roney/Getty Images
Photo Credit: Tim Roney/Getty Images
ADVERTISEMENT

If you constantly think about what else lurks out there in the sea of singles, you should probably consider leaving. It isn't fair to the other person. You can't have your cake and eat it.

ADVERTISEMENT

You Feel Loved And Respected - Stay

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
GettyImages-893604006
Photo Credit: Robert Alexander/Getty Images
Photo Credit: Robert Alexander/Getty Images
ADVERTISEMENT

Don't sell yourself short. It probably isn't too good to be true that your partner treats you with love and respect. Act like you deserve it and stick around longer. You never know what could come from it.

ADVERTISEMENT

Your Partner Has A Huge Character Flaw - Leave

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
GettyImages-893610296 (1)
Photo Credit: Robert Alexander/Getty Images
Photo Credit: Robert Alexander/Getty Images
ADVERTISEMENT

Everyone has their character flaws, but there are some that you can't take lightly. For instance, if someone is abusive or manipulative, you need to leave right away and hope for healing.

ADVERTISEMENT

You're In A Rough Patch - Stay

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
GettyImages-824468066
Photo Credit: Sean Gallup/Getty Images
Photo Credit: Sean Gallup/Getty Images
ADVERTISEMENT

It's called a rough patch for a reason. These things don't usually last, so buckle up for the bumps in the road. They will make you stronger as a unit and apart.

ADVERTISEMENT

Any Abuse - Leave

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
GettyImages-1191561120
Photo Credit: Samir Hussein/WireImage
Photo Credit: Samir Hussein/WireImage
ADVERTISEMENT

This should be a no-brainer for you. If there is any kind of abuse, you need to leave faster than Usain Bolt in an Olympic race. Find the proper support group and go on about your life.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Good Outweighs The Bad - Stay

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
GettyImages-956858684
Photo Credit: ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images
Photo Credit: ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images
ADVERTISEMENT

Bad times are only harmful in the moment. If the good times keep on rolling with your partner, why would you want to put an end to that? Don't let some of the bad hold you down.

ADVERTISEMENT

If You're Going Through The Motions - Leave

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
GettyImages-1196861142
Photo Credit: Jenny Evans/Getty Images
Photo Credit: Jenny Evans/Getty Images
ADVERTISEMENT

If you're going through the motions because you don't want to hurt someone's feelings or you don't want to be alone, quit it. You're only hurting yourself if you aren't gaining anything from the relationship.

ADVERTISEMENT

You're Still Attracted To Them - Stay

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
GettyImages-1207152396
Photo Credit: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Beats by Dre
Photo Credit: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Beats by Dre
ADVERTISEMENT

Since beauty is in the eye of the beholder, physical attraction isn't the most important thing in a relationship. Still, it matters if you still think your person looks good.

ADVERTISEMENT

One Of You Is Still Hung Up On An Ex - Leave

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
GettyImages-454419725
Photo Credit: Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
Photo Credit: Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
ADVERTISEMENT

It takes some time to get over an ex sometimes. That isn't anyone's fault, but you need to recognize it isn't the time to be in a relationship. Take the high road.

ADVERTISEMENT

Your Difficulties Are Only Circumstantial - Stay

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
GettyImages-1174200504
Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
ADVERTISEMENT

There's no need to leave when you two only have issues that arise in certain situations. For example, if you only get into an argument over who gets to decide what show you can watch while eating dinner, that's a good problem to have. It's other entanglements that make things worth leaving.

ADVERTISEMENT

You're Waiting For Change - Leave

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
GettyImages-502830752
Photo Credit: Robert Alexander/Getty Images
Photo Credit: Robert Alexander/Getty Images
ADVERTISEMENT

If you're waiting for the other person to change so the relationship can work, you shouldn't hold your breath. If someone really wanted to be with you, they'd make the necessary adjustments promptly.

ADVERTISEMENT

You Hear Each Other's Concerns - Stay

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
GettyImages-1054742276
Photo Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Photo Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
ADVERTISEMENT

If you two have the power to listen and adjust accordingly, you shouldn't consider leaving at all. This is the sign of a healthy relationship and one you should nourish.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Little Quirks Drive You Crazy Now - Leave

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
GettyImages-1154326999
Photo Credit: Presley Ann/WireImage
Photo Credit: Presley Ann/WireImage
ADVERTISEMENT

Maybe the little annoying things didn't bother you much in the past, but that isn't the case anymore. You don't want to go insane dealing with someone when you can leave.

ADVERTISEMENT

Friends And Family Like Them - Stay

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
photo-1521702640295-d2fd7b6bec00
Photo Credit: balazscsaba2006 / Unsplash
Photo Credit: balazscsaba2006 / Unsplash
ADVERTISEMENT

It's not the easiest thing to find someone that your family and friends like. That's like the Holy Trinity: you, your parents, and your best friend all coming together to appreciate the same person.

ADVERTISEMENT

You Spend More Time On Your Own And With Friends - Leave

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
photo-1496381273223-e4ad4e99f5b6
Photo Credit: rhett_noonan / Unsplash
Photo Credit: rhett_noonan / Unsplash
ADVERTISEMENT

You're already leaving your partner down and out, so why not take the final step? If you have all the means to spend time with them, but you don't, what are you even doing "together"?

ADVERTISEMENT

You Like Who You Are With Them - Stay

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
GettyImages-635219595
Photo Credit: David Turnley/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images
Photo Credit: David Turnley/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images
ADVERTISEMENT

It's tough finding someone who lets you be yourself around them. When you don't have to be someone else and your real personality shines, you should keep that company around.

ADVERTISEMENT

There's No Explanation Why Things Aren't Progressing - Leave

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
photo-1521145239174-279dc2227166 (2)
Photo Credit: itsmiki5 / Unsplash
Photo Credit: itsmiki5 / Unsplash
ADVERTISEMENT

When things get complacent, that's like being stuck. How long do you want to remain stuck? You can get out of the trap by leaving and finding something worth your time.

ADVERTISEMENT

You're Both Willing To Try And Make It Work - Stay

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
photo-1532553740552-40cafa91e7ea
Photo Credit: nikilee / Unsplash
Photo Credit: nikilee / Unsplash
ADVERTISEMENT

Usually, it's only one person who wants to put up a fight, but if you both are down, then keep at it. As long as it doesn't escalate to toxicity, you should be good to go.