Psychology Today | 20.10.2026 20:24
Having dating someone for a period of time, you might reach a point where you sense things are different. Perhaps you feel more insecure or anxious, or no longer view a future together with any confidence. Your friends and family notice a change in demeanor or behavior. You appear preoccupied or unsettled, frequently checking your text messages or emails—often to see if your significant other opened the last message you sent, wondering why he or she didn’t respond. When the silence is deafening, it is time to determine whether the bloom is off the rose. Research explains.
