Reddit users have been weighing in after one person asked for a clear sign that someone is preparing to leave a relationship. Surprisingly, many agreed on one consistent answer.
No matter the stage of a relationship, there are always questions—sometimes small, like who should take out the trash, and sometimes deeply personal, involving intimacy or long-term commitment. And as always, the internet had plenty to say.
This was evident when a user posted on r/AskReddit, asking: “What’s a sign someone is quietly planning to leave their relationship/marriage?”
The poster didn’t provide context, so it’s unclear whether the question came from personal experience or curiosity. Still, one particular response stood out, echoed by many others.
Most Redditors agreed that the strongest indicator is when a partner essentially “goes quiet,” showing little interest in issues they once cared about.
One commenter explained: “Partner has complained about the same thing 40 times but it’s still happening and it hasn’t been mentioned in a while. It’s unlikely they decided it’s not a big deal all of a sudden – they are over it.”
Another agreed, writing: “It’s always when we go quiet.”
One Redditor even gave this behavior a name: “Walk Away Wife Syndrome.”
They explained: “It’s when something has been brought up many times, there’s been no change or action, she stops bringing it up and the husband thinks all is suddenly peaceful. Nope, she’s checked out from years of feeling unheard and dismissed. She silently decides what she wants to do and eventually takes action, often blindsiding her husband.”
They added that this can happen to anyone: “Bottom line is relationships take work and compromise, and don’t even take each other for granted.”
What’s a sign someone is quietly planning to leave their relationship/marriage?
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Several people shared that this exact feeling of “going quiet” was how they knew they were ready to leave past relationships.
One user remarked: “Its interesting how all the top comments are basically the same thing but in different words. I 100% agree with all them too.”
If your partner seems to be pulling away and falling silent, it doesn’t always mean peace—it may signal they’ve given up. The best response is communication: talk openly, address concerns, and work together before it’s too late.
Source: unilad.com