Reddit users have joined forces to share their perspectives on dating advice after a user sought out a ‘sign’ that someone might be preparing to leave their relationship. Many agree there’s a telltale indicator that a breakup is near.
At any stage of a relationship, outside perspectives can be valuable. Whether it’s debating if your partner should handle chores or addressing more intimate issues, external input can be enlightening.
The internet often has answers, as one Reddit user discovered by posting in the r/AskReddit forum, asking: “What’s a sign someone is quietly planning to leave their relationship/marriage?”
The question lacked context, leaving it unclear whether it stemmed from personal experience or mere curiosity. Nonetheless, a consensus emerged, with one user even naming the sign.
Redditors largely agree that a key indicator is when a partner ‘goes quiet’ and loses interest in things they once cared deeply about.
One comment elaborated: “Partner has complained about the same thing 40 times but it’s still happening and it hasn’t been mentioned in a while. It’s unlikely they decided it’s not a big deal all of a sudden – they are over it.”
Another user concurred, stating: “It’s always when we go quiet.”
One Redditor described this situation in the context of a female partner as ‘Walk Away Wife Syndrome’, explaining: “It’s when something has been brought up many times, there’s been no change or action, she stops bringing it up and the husband thinks all is suddenly peaceful. Nope, she’s checked out from years of feeling unheard and dismissed. She silently decides what she wants to do and eventually takes action, often blindsiding her husband.”
The user noted this experience can occur for either partner, adding: “Bottom line is relationships take work and compromise, and don’t even take each other for granted.”
Several respondents shared personal experiences, with one stating that the feeling of going ‘quiet’ mirrored their own experience when they decided to leave a past relationship.
Another chimed in, noting: “Its interesting how all the top comments are basically the same thing but in different words. I 100% agree with all them too.”
It’s essential to remember that communication is the first step in resolving potential relationship issues. If you notice your partner becoming distant, it’s important to engage in dialogue to uncover the root of the problem before it escalates further.