Changes in communication, lots of conflict, a decrease in the amount of time you spend together, and, of course, physical or emotional abuse are ALL reasons to end a relationship.

 You might also find that your - or your partners' - goals or interests, emotional involvement, or expectations change overtime.

Sometimes, even though a relationship is clearly unhealthy, partners would rather stay together and be miserable than break up and be "alone".

Staying with your partner simply to avoid being alone can be extremely unhealthy and rarely helps you to grow or gives you the true satisfaction that you deserve in a relationship.

One of the toughest things to go through is a break up - especially if you’re the one getting dumped.

Even though meeting new people may seem about as fun as a root canal, new relationships will develop in time.

BOTTOM LINE

Breaking up with someone is never easy... but it's also probably not the hardest thing you'll go through. Lean on your family, your friends, and your hobbies during the tougher times - you'd be surprised how much it'll help to talk to people who love and care for you or to distract yourself with movies, working out, playing sports, etc. It doesn't seem like it now, but remember - this feeling won't last forever.