If you’ve been with someone for one year or ten years, you have probably hit a relationship rut at some point. I think these are the times that challenge us the most, that force us to decide if this is what we really want.
It’s a time where you’re probably fighting a lot without a good explanation, where you’re unhappy, and where you don’t know what to do. The most comforting advice I can offer is that everyone goes through them and you’re not alone. It’s okay to question if this is what you want to and to realize your unhappiness. But you have to do something about it, you can’t just let it build up and explode.
Getting out of a relationship rut takes communication that sometimes hurts. It’s alllll about the honesty. But when you put all of your feelings on the table and openly listen to your partner’s feelings, then you’ll be able to see how you got here in the first place.
If you’re like me, relationship ruts usually occur when you let things get too comfortable. When you stop going on dates, stop putting make up on for when they come over, stop trying to look good for them and make them feel good. It’s when you start ordering in and watching Netflix every night and stop making them feel special.
And you don’t even notice it happening because it’s nice to feel comfortable. But it’s overwhelmingly boring and unhelpful to stick to the same routine and just stop appreciating each other.
If you’re in a relationship rut, don’t worry. We’ve all been there and if you want things to work then you can make them work. Be open and honest when you don’t feel good about the way things are going, the earlier you make a move – the better!
Rosie Culture 
This is very sound advice and it’s for people of all ages, in any type of relationship. Nicely written.
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Thank you 🙂
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Good advice
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When we get in a relationship rut, it’s time to admit our changes and stop the denial that leaves others estranged.
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Yes definitely, denial is a big part of it
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Great advice Rosie. Relationships can be challanging because for it to work, both parties need to put in the wrk and communicate. I think getting too comfortable also put me in a relationship rut. Also important os how over invlovement on social media can ruin our relationships, read an article about it on http://www.kingdien.com/3-reasons-might-using-social-media-wrongly/
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I love your advice 🙌
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I couldn’t agree with this more. I don’t think many people realize just how important communication in a relationship is. If you’re unhappy about something, speak up. Most of the time your partner doesnt’ realize that something is wrong unless it’s actually said.
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Yes definitely! Letting things build ruins relationships, simple communication could be the fix!
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