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All You Have Is Passion

Yes, it's great to have passion, so much passion that you can't keep your hands off of each other. And you deserve that. But you need so much more. "Imagine life with this person in five to 10 years, when the excitement has worn off, and ask yourself if you have the skills and desire to compromise on the issues that are incompatible now," marriage and family therapist Esther Boykin tells Bustle. "We like to think that love conquers all but the reality is that you need more than love to if you want a relationship to go the distance." Make sure you've got a strong foundation.

2

You're Not Yourself With Them

This might seem basic, but it's more common than you think. "If you're in a relationship with someone and feel like you need to censor yourself, or stifle parts of who you are to make it work, that's a red flag that they may not be 'The One'," Boykin tells Bustle. I've watched so many friends be in relationships where they aren't relaxed and comfortable— I've done the same myself. You're just so desperate to keep your partner happy, even if you're not. Make sure you can really be you or the relationship just isn't worth it.

3

Your Gut Is Telling You Something

It's amazing how we can completely ignore our own intuition, our own gut instinct, when we don't like what it's telling us. "Everyone has an inner voice," Boston-based clinical psychologist Bobbi Wegner tells Bustle. "Follow it. Pay attention to the immediate feelings you have when you think of the person." That little knot in the pit of your stomach? It knows.

4

You Disagree On The Fundamentals

You definitely want kids? Need to travel? Insist on saving money? We all have our deal breakers. And you know what, you're allowed to have deal-breakers. "If you are in love with someone, but you question your compatibility, you need to ask yourself what types of issues you are incompatible about," psychologist Nikki Martinez tells Bustle. "Are they deal-breakers, or are they minor concessions that you can live with never agreeing on?" If they're deal-breakers, they're just not the right person for you.

5

You Don't Miss Them

"This is so normal, it weirdly slips under the radar: You’re not looking forward to seeing them," New York–based relationship expert and author April Masini tells Bustle "When you’re feeling the love, you want to connect — whether it’s in person, electronically or by sending and receiving a love letter in the mail." It's great to be independent. In fact, I think spending time apart and missing each other can be great for your relationship. But if you never miss them, never feel a need to message or call them, something's up.

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They Shut You Down Emotionally

Emotional support is a non-negotiable. "Someone who is emotionally unavailable and seems unwilling or unable to be present with you during difficult times is unlikely to be the right one for you," Boykin says. "A healthy relationship requires you both to be able to show up emotionally for each other, especially when things are hard." Whether they're apathetic or just totally self-involved, not being there to support you just isn't OK.

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The Trust And Respect Isn't There

Maybe you never had it to begin with — or maybe you lost it somewhere along the way. Bottom line? If you don't trust and respect that person, they're not right for you. And if they don't trust and respect you, they're not right for you. "Once trust and respect is lost, then so is the relationship," relationship trainer Daniel Amis tells Bustle. "In order for a relationship to be successful, it has to be built on a strong foundation, which includes trust and respect." You're worth it.

It can be hard to admit that a relationship isn't working, but it's so important to be realistic with yourself when someone isn't "The One". Not only will it get you out of a bad relationship, it'll make sure you're open and single when someone comes along who actually deserves you.