Families logo

When To Let Go Of A Long Distance Relationship:10+ Signs

The big question every couple should answer before it is too late is when to let go of a long distance relationship and when to hold onto a long-distance relationship.

By Dion James Published about a year ago 6 min read
Like
When To Let Go Of A Long Distance Relationship:10+ Signs
Photo by Dyu - Ha on Unsplash

The big question every couple should answer before it is too late is when to let go of a long distance relationship and when to hold onto a long-distance relationship. In the 21st century, some relationships, dating, marriage, or general interpersonal relationships will suffer one of the following;

Lack of communication.

Lack of commitment.

Lack of vision or goal.

Trust issue.

In today’s world, people want to enjoy their relationship even while they live 100 miles apart. But how is this possible seeing that some tend to let go and others do know when to let go of a long distance relationship? Are you part of the 55% who are scared that their partner will meet someone else? You can find out more about long-distance relationship statistics HERE. Let’s talk about how and when to let go of a long-distance relationship and not be scattered.

When to Let Go of a Long Distance Relationship

1. When it is no longer serving its purpose

The purpose of anything is not known unless told by the manufacturer. Both of you started a relationship to get married or maybe just to enjoy the spark while it lasts. You feel out of cause and depressed because you are now trying to get that purpose back on track whereas the other party has left the purpose or is abusing it. Once you perceive or conceive in your heart that your relationship is no longer fulfilling its purpose, please leave. If you don’t, you may get hurt and will bleed on someone who didn’t hurt you.

2. As soon as your intuition tells you to go away no matter who it is

Before going into intuition, let’s understand what it truly means. Well, according to the oxford dictionary, the word intuition means the ability to understand something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning. That’s superb. The human body has the ability to pick electromagnetic impulses and that’s why you can tell if something went wrong in an environment before you got there.

And that’s how you can also pick the signals of separation between you and your partner the moment you start talking. Sometimes your intuition may not seem to be right because you can’t see clear signs at the moment but if you give it time, it will unfold and you will see that he/she has left you in that position for a very long time. Don’t rely only on your intuition alone, do some research and questioning before deciding what to do next. You don’t feel like making the decision alone, you can reach out to your mentor, parents, relationship coach, or your best friend.

RELATIONSHIP COACHING

Do you have a relationship coach or mentor that you can always talk to and ask questions about how to handle tough situations in your relationship? If you don’t have one, you should get one that is sure of what he/she is doing. Don’t go to someone who can’t keep a partner for more than 3 weeks or even be in a relationship and be secured in it. The blind will always lead you to the end of a ditch. Don’t downplay the help of an experienced individual because some information can save you 5 years of struggle in your relationship. Pick the good piece you get and leave the bad ones there.

When is a long distance relationship over?

A long distance relationship is over when you both decide it is. You don’t have to see an advert on TikTok, or Snapchat to know that your long distance relationship is over. Before the end of every true relationship, there will always be a strain on the hearts of couples. The reason is that you have shared a part of your life that you can never get back no matter what happens.

Sometimes you don’t want to let go maybe because of how much you have invested in your relationship to make it work. The best thing you need to know is when to let go of a long distance relationship if you don’t see a future anymore and you know it. Don’t try to change the other person who doesn’t want to change. The more you try to hold back, the more it hurts. Don’t become a victim of yourself. Be free.

3. Communication dwindles

One of the signs that show you’re relationship is about to drown is that you start shutting yourself out from your partner in communication. Communication is not just words alone but words with your emotions. You say how you feel and you put your emotions into it. Once you start backing out of every act of communication in your long distance relationship, you are slowly killing the bond and it will definitely die.

Once there is no communication again there will be no room to open up your heart toward your partner. If he/she lives in another country and you don’t feel like talking and sometimes when you talk, you don’t think it necessary to say things that open up your heart to them your relationship will crumble. When your communication dies, other things begin to die slowly. You have to make sure your communication is alive and active.

Tell me the best way to quit a long distance relationship?

The best way to quit a long distance relationship without hurting the other person is by telling them why you’re breaking up. Don’t just be like a child and say it’s over and can’t give a solid reason why you can’t continue with the relationship. Parting ways with the understanding that the relationship did not work out because you didn’t do something right is actually a good thing.

Because, in your next relationship, you won’t make the same mistake with a guy/lady now that you have learned about the little things that spoiled the relationship you had. The best way to settle issues is not by shouting or throwing things at your partner but by sitting down to talk about it. You can also use facetime if you can’t see physically.

Tell me the best time to stop a long distance relationship.

The best time to stop a long-distance relationship is when you have the truth about what’s going on. It can be your now or today after reading this article. I believe that time is relative and you may not be in the same time zone as me. You don’t have to wait until a seer tells you that you’re in a ditch and it is time for you to come out before you do. The moment you can’t find yourself or your partner in your relationship, it is the best time to let go of a long distance relationship.

If you don’t feel like it is the best time to stop because you don’t want to hurt your lover or make him/her feel ashamed, then you need to devise a means of letting it go without causing an uproar between you two.

I know it will be hard to let go sometimes but don’t worry because you’re doing both of you a favor.

Tell me the best way to let go of long distance relationships.

If I suggest that you just cut off immediately when you have decided to let go of your long distance relationship, it will be childish and more hurtful than a normal breakup because the person will not know where the mistake happened or if he/she was the cause of your breakup. The best to let go of a long distance relationship is by having a dialog. This means you both talk about it and you state the reasons why you don’t want to continue with the relationship.

Don’t hold back the reasons because it may also help to heal faster. Not everybody will make it to the end of each relationship goal they set but the few will be willing to let go of the pains and heartbreaks the past has caused and move on with the intention of having a beautiful relationship.

Say it as it is and don’t paint it to feel sorry for yourself. You don’t have to die in silence because you don’t want to hurt people with your words and decisions. I’m not saying you should go about hurting people with words but you have to know when you’re the priority. Let’s face it, you can’t please everyone on this earth.

CONTINUE READING

marriedsingleadvice
Like

About the Creator

Dion James

Reader insights

Be the first to share your insights about this piece.

How does it work?

Add your insights

Comments

There are no comments for this story

Be the first to respond and start the conversation.

Sign in to comment

    Find us on social media

    Miscellaneous links

    • Explore
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Support

    © 2024 Creatd, Inc. All Rights Reserved.