10 Ways to know if you're going to get dumped

Your partner starts to go out more without you. They might start coming home later or spend more time apart at weekends. One recent client of mine said her partner joined a local gym and started spending time working out more. She thought he was on a health and fitness drive but it turns out he wanted to get back in shape before he started dating again.

Your partner seems more distant with you. Maybe they are quieter or don't seem as interested in hearing what you have to say. I often hear clients complain that their partner has shut off to them and doesn't bother to listen, even when they really need help or advice.

They start to hide their phone or have a passcode on it suddenly. Acting secretive and not letting their phone or iPad out of sight could be a sign that they have met someone else and don't want you to see messages.

Your partner stops wanting to spend time with your family or friends. Often they feel guilty if they are about to leave you and don't want to pretend that everything is alright in front of others that care about you.

You feel your connection is gone. Many of my clients find that when they look back after being dumped there was a moment that they looked into their partner's eyes and felt they had lost that sparkle and connection with them. They no longer looked at them the same way, almost as if they had disconnected.

Lack of physical contact. They start making excuses when it comes to sex. This could be a sign the chemistry has fizzled out although this one can be confusing as some clients report great sex lives up until the very end.

Public displays of affection dry up. If your partner stops wanting to hold you hand or kiss you in public then it could be a sign that they are wanting to appear available to others.

An increase in arguments is often a sign that your partner wants out. They may be instrumental in provoking disagreements to make it more obvious that the relationship isn't working.

If your partner starts treating you badly then it is often a sign that they want out. A recent client told me her ex had even confessed to being mean to her in the hope that she would end the relationship and save him the job!

Trust your intuition if you just don't feel secure in your relationship. You will have a feeling when things start to go off track to learn to trust your instinct.