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People Share Tell-Tale Signs A Couple Won't Last Long

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Reddit user chiphotog asked: 'What is the most obvious sign a couple won't last long?'

Some couples are simply meant for one another.

Even if they've just met, their behavior can sometimes indicate that this is only the beginning of a meaningful relationship.


Making the wedding invitations that follow a few years later come as no surprise at all.

Other couples, on the other hand, simply.. aren't.

Sadly, while these couples might not be aware (or are at the very least unwilling to admit) that they simply aren't meant to be, it can be all too obvious to their nearest and dearest.

Who often find themselves feigning surprise and disappointment when they share the news that their relationship has come to an end.

Redditor chiphotog was eager to learn the tell-tale signs that a couple is on borrowed time, leading them to ask:

"What is the most obvious sign a couple won't last long?"

No One Likes Excess PDA

"I always find couples who post about how much they love each other on social media break up pretty quick."

"I'm not talking about like one post but the excessive ones."

"Recent example being a girl I know who posted probably every other day about how this guy is her world, she'd be lost without him, she misses him when he's not there etc."

"They were together about 3 months total."

"I just find it so obvious."- JPK12794

There Is Always Room For Growth

"Their communication just doesn’t improve over time."

"Being in my first real healthy relationship, I’ve realized that both people need to be committed to their individual and collective growth to create a fulfilling, healthy relationship."

"If one or both people aren’t trying and make a habit of withholding their true thoughts and make no effort to make the small changes to eventually meet the other half way, it’s inevitable."- GodsBleedToo

If You Don't Have Anything Nice To Say...

"Different argument styles."

"Shows contempt for spouse."

"Talks sh*t about each other to friends."- bkandwh

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Do You Even Like Each Other?

"They casually show signs that they don't respect each other."

"It can be a lot of eye-rolling, mocking, condescending laugh, casually saying 'you're so stupid', embarrassing in front of friends."-smolbibeans

Awkward Silence...

"After I had been married for about three years, a coworker who had been married for a few months asked how long we lasted before we ran out of stuff to talk about."

"I figured that was a bad sign."- donttakerhisthewrong

A Little Sensitivity Goes A Long Way...

"When they act as though they don’t like or respect you."

"And when you point that out, they say you’re being too sensitive."- Barrack64


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Leave The Kids Out Of It!

"'Having a kid will bring us closer together and things will get better'."- ConversationLeast902

Three's A Crowd...

"When 1 person really wants a threesome and the other person really doesn't want a threesome."- AloofusDoofus

Less Worrying, More Resolving

"See their conflict resolution process."- 542Archiya124

All Talk...

"One does not listen when one talks."- New-Bonus5383

The Very Mention Of Their Name...

"Look at their face when they get a phone call from the other person."

"Tells you all you need to know."- No-Conclusion8653

...Or... At All?!?!

"When they fight with each other in a passive-aggressive way in front of friends."

"Went to this dinner once where the guy was showing off his new plasma TV, and it ended up with the girl throwing one of his awards into the TV to smash it."

"Really uncomfortable to be a guest there."- FUThead2016

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You Deserve To Be Loved For Who You Are

"Attempting to transform the other person in its entirety."

"Never succeeds."- NoUnderstanding5215

The Quartet Of Doom

"Criticism, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling: the four horsemen."- MeanOldGranny

It's Nice To Be Noticed

"Read an article somewhere where responses to bids for attention are a huge indicator."- Aggravating_Horse321

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All relationships require a healthy amount of work and compromise.

But when the thought of your partner gives you a shudder, and doesn't fill you with warmth and joy, it's safe to say that this isn't a case of true love...


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