"Doubts are normal in relationships, but persistent doubts might signal deeper incompatibility or that your partner may not be right for you. It's not uncommon for my clients to ask, with desperation in their eyes, "Should I end this relationship? How do I know if I should end it?" No one can answer this question but you. And how annoying that is not lost on me."
"There's little that feels more relieving than having someone else to blame for the way your life is going, and little more uncomfortable than knowing that you are responsible for your own life choices. Decades of research show that the quality of our close relationships is the single most powerful predictor of a healthy, happy life, surpassing factors like smoking status, physical activity, and nutrition (Vaillant, Harvard Study of Adult Development)."
Persistent doubts in relationships often indicate unmet needs or deeper incompatibility rather than simple uncertainty. Only the individual can decide whether to end a relationship, and avoiding responsibility for that choice is common. Relationship quality strongly predicts long-term health and happiness, making these decisions high-stakes. Assess whether a partner genuinely cares for your well-being, shows comfort and responsibility when you are hurt, and whether you like and admire them in small moments. Monitor emotional reactions as data: relief after imagining an end suggests a need for change, while dread signals what requires attention. Look for care, admiration, and feeling chosen, especially during conflict.
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