How do you know when it’s just a rough patch vs time to end a romantic relationship? I know it’s quite personal and varies by relationship, so I’m more interested in folks’ experiences than in a general rule or standard. (Although if you do have a rule of thumb to share, would love to hear it too.)
Note: I’m not speaking of abusive situations, but of relationships with ordinary troubles.
Relationships require actively working at them. If anyone loses the motivation to contribute then it is probably time to move on. It really comes down to resolving the reason the person has lost their motivation. If it was just infatuation or addiction there is not much substance for cohesion in the first place.