Why do I feel like my relationship is going nowhere?

“A relationship that is chronically not going anywhere is often the result of several things including lack of shared values, inability to agree on how much real love and emotional connection is desirable, or one or both no longer believing (if they ever did) that their relationship is worth pursuing,” Dr. Brown says.

Why do you only want the relationship to progress?

You only want the relationship to progress because it’s supposed to: This only means that you are letting the dictate of society run its course even if you don’t really want to follow that path. Our society expects couples who have been together for a significant amount of time to eventually live together or get married.

What does it mean when you don’t want a relationship anymore?

It generally means that you are ambivalent of your feelings or simply don’t want to end up with your current partner. You think you can’t do any better: Staying in a relationship just because you think you can’t have a better relationship other than the one you currently have can lead to stagnation that can last for a long time.

How do you know if your relationship isn’t making you happy?

If you’re thinking a little more about your cute coworker, or if you’re always canceling date night to spend time with your friends, these may be signs that your relationship isn’t really making you happy. Of course, all relationships go through changes, and it’s totally normal (and healthy!) to spend time with friends or to want your own life.

What are the signs of a failing relationship?

“Increasing conflicts without resolution, lack of commitment to real love and intimacy, one or both partners being willing to settle for less than what their potential as a couple may be, and taking their relationship for granted,” Dr. Brown says.