Rather than waiting for your relationship to detonate [1], identify and resolve any pain points you're experiencing now. It's usually not until post-breakup when all the red flags that have accumulated over the years become flashing red lights. So, do yourself (and your partner) a favour by tackling those issues ASAP. Some of them may not be so obvious, while others are probably blaring signals that you're not going to make it [2]. See 31 signs you shouldn't ignore, ahead.
Insecurity is an issue.
You feel pressured to look, act, or be a certain way.
They check your texts.
It's difficult to open up to each other.
One partner has more power in the relationship than the other.
You don't agree on the future (marriage, kids, etc.).
The idea of being with someone else interests you.
Jealousy often causes problems between the two of you.
You can't get past certain grudges.
Your sex life has dramatically changed — and there's not much interest to do anything about it.
You argue about the same problems again and again.
One partner's dreams are more important than the other's.
An ex is still in the picture.
You find yourselves having nothing to say to each other.
One of you is too dependent on the other.
You'd rather stay out with your friends than see your SO.
You keep secrets from each other.
It's difficult to work through any issues together and you rarely come to a resolution.
You can't fully be yourself around them.
You fight often — even about things that aren't worth arguing over.
You don't fight enough and internalise your feelings until they can't be ignored.
You're not on the same page when it comes to your relationship.
You don't trust one another.
Close friends and family members don't like your SO.
You put each other down.
They're too stubborn to admit when they're wrong.
Your partner is controlling.
You've considered ending the relationship on several occasions.
You're at significantly different places in your lives.
Your partner is abusive in any way.
You're unhappy.
