The 5 Questions That Might Make You Dump Your Partner

Maybe don't ask these questions over dinner…

If only the honeymoon phase could last forever.

During the honeymoon period, you and your partner are likely to be inseparable and maybe a tad bit heavy on the PDA side of things. But, sorry to break it to you, that sweet and sickly loved-up period is not going to last very long.

Once that phase is over, it's time for the real-deal. Of course, you'll still have crazy feelings over your partner (we hope), but the romantic side of your relationship may start to dwindle the longer you're together, which, FYI, is completely normal! Being the perfect, lovey-dovey couple all the time is exhausting.

There will often come a time in the relationship though, where the rose-coloured glasses have to be left on the side and allow you to step back and think: is this really what I want or need right now? Am I benefitting from this relationship in any way?

Jeez, isn't that the harsh truth?

Don't worry though, it might not mean you have to end things. If you're both happy, then it opens the door to having conversations about spicing things up or injecting some more romance into your lives again — if that's what you both want.

Other times, the conversation might lead to you both being sent on your own paths.

If you're in a new relationship, here's how to set and communicate healthy boundaries (a very important topic). And re-educate yourself on sexual hygiene myths to ensure you're practicing safe sex.

5 questions that will make or break your relationship

Luckily, if you're feeling a bit 'meh' about your couple, you don't have to be left in relationship limbo for much longer.

The TikTok account, Safe Soul Space, originally created the five questions to ask your partner, which was shared and discussed on the It's Not Just You podcast.

Here are the very eye-opening questions, brace yourselves:

1. If someone told you you're a lot like your partner, would this be a compliment to you?

2. Are you truly fulfilled or just less lonely?

3. Are you able to be unapologetically yourself or do you feel the need to show up differently to please your partner?

4. Are you in love with who your partner is right now as a whole, or are you only in love with their good side, their potential, or the idea of them?

5. Would you want your future/imagined child to date someone like your partner?

If you're answering no to all or some of the questions, it might be time to rethink the relationship. But obviously, each couple's relationship will be different, so if either of you are having concerns, talk through them and see what you both want to do.

Maybe your relationship is actually going well but you've developed an ick, or you might be worried you've given your partner the ick. We've revealed the biggest dating icks for students, so check it out and see if you agree.

I actually asked my own partner these five questions and we're miraculously still together, so, you might surprise yourselves!

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