Joy feelings magazine JFMAGAUG-OCT | Page 44

relationship is about to be over. If your gut is telling you that things are ending, you might be right. The alternative is that you’re picking up on signs of problems in the relationship. Just because you’re having problems doesn’t mean that it’s over. All couples argue, after all. But if you do sense a problem, it’s definitely time to fix it if you hope to save the relationship. 2. YOU DON’T SPEND AS MUCH TIME TOGETHER AS YOU USED TO Is your partner on social media more than they are socializing with you? According to a study of 205 Facebook users in relationships of 3 years or less, a high level of Facebook usage is associated with breakup/divorce, emotional cheating, and physical cheating. The researchers also found that Facebook was a source of conflict for these couples. Whether you believe that your partner is seeking other romantic relationships online or not, the amount of time that they spend isolated from you can be a reason for concern, and could be one of the signs your relationship is about to be over. 43 JF MAG 2019!