Ever feel like something’s off in your relationship but can’t quite put your finger on it? According to popular relationship expert and break-up coach Paige Moyce, there are three clear signs that your romance might be headed for the rocks. And no, it’s not just about fewer date nights or forgetting anniversaries.
A break-up coach might be everything you need, if you think you have questions over your relationship (Getty stock)
With nearly 400K followers on TikTok, Paige shares her holistic approach to healing heartbreak by blending neuroscience and psychology. Here’s what she says are the three big red flags you should never ignore:
💬 1. You’re Scared to Speak Your Mind
If you find yourself avoiding certain topics because you’re afraid it’ll lead to an argument or trigger a bad reaction—red flag alert. Paige explains that walking on eggshells in a relationship isn’t healthy.
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“When communication becomes more about avoiding conflict than expressing how you truly feel, you’re not building a relationship—you’re burying a time bomb,” she says.
Over time, this leads to suppressing your needs, emotions, and desires. According to Moyce, that’s the emotional equivalent of clinging to barbed wire and hoping not to bleed.
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✨ 2. You Secretly Want Out
Here’s a tough but eye-opening exercise Paige gives her clients:
“If you had a magic wand, no consequences, no guilt—would you leave?”
If your honest answer is yes, you may already be emotionally checked out. Chances are, you’ve already tried fixing things multiple times, but nothing ever changes.
This might mean you’ve hit your emotional tipping point, where it becomes incredibly hard to rebuild trust or reconnect.
Check out: How to Know When to Leave a Relationship
💔 3. The Warmth Is Gone
Whether it’s a lack of physical intimacy, emotional closeness, or simple acts of kindness—when the warmth fades, it’s a major signal something’s off.
If you have a long hard think about your relationship… do you wish to carry it on? (Getty stock)
If you’re doing all the work to keep the connection alive and your partner isn’t meeting you halfway, Moyce says it’s a clear sign your relationship may be beyond repair.
It takes two people to maintain emotional and physical intimacy. Without that teamwork, you’re stuck in a relationship that no longer nourishes either of you.
💡 Final Thoughts
Relationships go through highs and lows—but consistent emotional distance, fear of communication, and a fading connection aren’t just rough patches. They could be signs it’s time to rethink the relationship.
If you’re nodding along to these points, don’t ignore them. Consider speaking with a therapist or break-up coach like Paige Moyce, whose insights continue to help thousands rediscover their worth and reclaim peace.
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