by Linda Bayley-Brown

Created on: August 19, 2009   Last Updated: August 20, 2009

Throughout history, love stories have either portrayed problem-free and idealistic, never-ending love or the more realistic - and more likely - account of relationships which enjoy mostly happy periods peppered with the occasional discord or upheaval. Many long-standing relationships are strong and durable and even newly-formed relationships shows signs of longevity due to the two partners so evidently in concert with each other.

However, unfortunately it is also the case that many relationships either breaks down irretrievably or find themselves severely lacking interest and the couple involved are just simply coexisting under the same roof; sometimes with cordiality and, sadly, sometimes without. Either way, the signs are so overt that you would have to be fairly blind not to acknowledge them. Alternatively, a partner can display a less obvious lack of interest and the changes are so subtle as not to be picked up by their spouse. We all know that a relationship cannot be full of hearts and roses continually . It is inevitable that there will come a time when a relationship feels as comfortable as an old armchair; safe and relaxing. It is when things go beyond that and there is that unsettling feeling that something is not quite right that we should open our eyes and read whatever signs present themselves to us.

Be careful not to confuse things such as your husband not washing or taking general care of his appearance . Having a distinct lack of interest in anything at all not just in your interests, health or conversation with other underlying disorders such as depression. Such illness does not mean he is out of love with you . Naturally, in the first instance a chat with your Doctor will a good source of action to take in order to establish whether depression is the problem .

Below is a suggestion of the signs to observe or question, after firstly checking what contribution is being made by yourself to any marital issues such as being neglectful of husband, family and home. Are you working too many hours or socialising without your husband too frequently. Once satisfied you are contributing all you can then the sort of signs I would suggest to take notice of are as follows.

Overt Change Of Habits.

I refer to changes in habits such as making phone calls anywhere else than he would normally do so . Does he now take his mobile phone into the bathroom or has suddenly taken up walking around outside whilst chatting or texting ?

Have you

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