When you begin growing apart, it’s time to admit that change is coming.

Has your partner become distant? Irritable? Are they avoiding you or creating fights with the slightest aggravation? It’s time to admit that your partner may be looking for a reason to leave. You’ve got to dig deep, be honest about what you want, and lean on your support systems as you make sense of it all. Whatever you do, though, you can’t ignore the warning flags that are popping up around you. Happiness — in a relationship or outside of it — requires honesty and action.