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Is it normal to lose feelings in a relationship?

06/17/25 4:41pm

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06/17/25 4:42pm

It's not uncommon to lose feelings for your partner, which often leads to the end of a relationship. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including if your values you don't align, you're otherwise incompatible, you've grown apart, or you don't see a future with them.

If you want to stay together and revive your feelings, make it a point to show empathy, respect, and appreciation for your partner. Remind yourself why you fell for them in the first place, and make time to go on dates and connect as a couple. If none of this helps, it may be a sign that you're not meant to be together and should consider breaking things off and moving on.

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Joshua Pompey
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06/17/25 4:49pm

I think that feelings can fluctuate, but it should never be too far from the mean (or average). So, if you're in love with someone and then the next day you feel like you're not and the next day you feel like you are, that's a really bad sign. You might feel a 10 one day, and a 9 the next day and not everybody’s gonna have their heart pumping and adrenaline rush every time they see someone, but I do think how you feel about somebody should be very consistent for the most part.

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