Subtle clues she is about to break up with you

Portia Arthur

March 24, 2016 5:25 PM

When you become the last one on her call list with news of a raise, a promotion, a seriously heavy piece of gossip, or even a story about something adorable her dog/cat/baby did, know that you are not her No. 1 anymore.

Subtle clues she is about to break up with you

Women are many things, but straightforward isn’t one of them. So while you may sense that something is amiss when your girlfriend or wife displays obvious signs that shes not happy in a relationship, there are other subtle clues you can watch for before the not-so-subtle ones hit you like a ton of bricks.

We aren’t talking about her reluctance to jump into bed with you. Or her lack of feigned interest in the details of all 18 holes you just played. Or the fight picking. Or the time she unfollowed you on Twitter. We know you know those.

But these are some of the more obscure indications that The Talk may be coming soon to a relationship near you.

You text her to tell her she looked sexy in bed this morning and that it killed you to leave for your breakfast meeting, and instead of responding that that would’ve rocked her world, she just says, “Thanks!” Thanks? She might as well have texted “Who dis?”

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If she was the more sanguine of the two, and she suddenly goes Debbie Downer on everything, it might mean that your relationship has her seeing more cloud and less silver lining.

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The girl who swore up and down that she’d rather be punched in the face before going to another pretentious book club, candle party, or dinners with girls she can’t stand is now saying yes to all of the above. With gusto. It’s like she’ll do anything to avoid you.

In fact, it might feel like she’s glad to see you go. When you break the news to her that you have to go to New York for a few days, she doesn’t beg to go with. She might even be giving you the vibe that you should extend your stay. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out and all that.

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Not every dry spell means she has one foot out the door. But if you find that your sex life is becoming more about the destination than the getting there, it should make you curious about where the love-making went.

Clingy and possessive are their own kind of red flag. But a girl who used to be jealous and the suddenly isn’t anymore? That hurts. A little dose of jealousy keeps things interesting, and keeps you both on your toes. So when the smoking hot bartender is making direct eye contact with you, and your own girl doesn’t pay attention, you should be paying attention, according to msn.com

Portia Arthur