Why do I seem to get bored in relationships so easily?

“Getting bored in a relationship might be a sign that your partner isn’t a good match for you,” Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT, certified Gottman couples therapist and clinical director of A Better Life Therapy, tells Bustle. Still, constant boredom might mean it’s time to check-in.

How do you stop a long distance relationship from getting boring?

Here are a few things you can do to spice up your long-distance relationship:

1. Reduce the amount of time you spend talking.
2. Focus on keeping your conversations to the point.
3. Avoid boring phone calls; find something exciting to share.
4. Explore different ways to feel connected other than talking on the phone.

Why do I feel bored with intimacy?

As Earnshaw shares, this means you’ll likely feel avoidant and withdrawn when you sense strong feelings of intimacy. “While pop culture likes to call these people commitment-phobes, in reality, most people that struggle to commit and feel bored in relationships are actually just struggling with feeling safe and secure in a relationship,” she says.

Is it normal to feel bored in a relationship?

Of course, feeling bored in relationships at some points is normal. While it may not be as exciting and new as it once was after the honeymoon stage, you and your partner have the opportunity to deepen your bond and solidify your commitment to each other. Still, constant boredom might mean it’s time to check-in.

Does constant boredom mean it’s time to check-in?

Still, constant boredom might mean it’s time to check-in. Here are 13 reasons you might feel bored in your relationship.

Why do people become angry when they have no problem?

Suddenly, something they do, which was no problem previously, is a problem: a reason to become angry. In order to protect your ego, your mind is turning the other person into The Other ™ — a threat, someone who cannot be trusted, someone who should not be allowed to probe around your defenses looking for an entry point.