“Unseen Signs: 7 Surprising Red Flags That Could Ruin Your Relationship Dreams”
7) You feel relieved when they’re not around
This one is hard to admit because no one wants to feel this way about their partner.
But I’ve been there—sitting in my car for an extra five minutes before walking inside, feeling a weight lift when they left for the weekend, enjoying the quiet more than I ever enjoyed our time together.
At first, I told myself it was just me needing “alone time.” But deep down, I knew the truth: Being with them was exhausting. I was constantly managing their moods, avoiding conflict, shrinking parts of myself to keep the peace.
