7 signs your man is thinking of leaving

Although some people will up and leave a relationship without clear warning – when we look back after the smoke has cleared – they have nearly always left tell-tale calling cards. Here are my top seven ways to tell is your partner is thinking about moving on…
1. He/she isn’t interested in hanging with your family. They’re skipping your family barbeques, they’re a bit hazy on Christmas lunch. They don’t want to meet your Great Aunt Gretel.
2. He/she avoids making plans, period. They simply don’t want to sign on for anything even slightly long-term. Pinning them down on a holiday is impossible – they can’t even commit to a mini break next weekend.
3. He/she isn't a sharer. So you can forget purchasing anything bigger than a pizza as a couple - like a new couch or a home loan.
4. He/she is happy to give sex a miss. One hot rumpy-pumpy has dwindled down to a couple of rolls in the hay a month. They’re reluctant to cuddle up afterwards and stare into your eyes. They’d rather have a shower, thanks.
5. He/she is always out. You’re trying to make contact, but somehow you just don’t seem to see much of each other. They’re always out with friends after work, or busy on the weekends.
6. He/she suggests some time apart. Uh oh. This one is sometimes a bit hard to spot. Maybe they suggest going overseas without you – or taking a weekend just for themselves.
7. He/she stops talking. They go all quiet on most issues and don’t want to engage in long discussions about the state of your relationship.

The best way to deal with these signs? Grab the bull by the horns. Tell your partner you’re concerned about your relationship and he/she needs to tell you where things stand. Scary – but necessary. Have I missed any other warning signs? Do share.