Eventually, you have to decide whether your relationship is worth saving.
Taking some time apart can help you and your partner put things into perspective and make this decision.
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It is normal to feel unhappy in a relationship once in a while.
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There may also be times when you just feel that the relationship is no longer working.
In that case, give yourself permission to end things and move on.
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