Top 6+ signs your partner is ‘quiet quitting’ your relationship

1. A lack of attention towards you, even when you're both in the same room, 2. They're putting in minimal (or no) effort, 3. Avoiding answering questions about the future, 4. They’re easily irritable, 5. Not wanting to bother with you or your problems, 6. Daydreaming, and mentally drifting away when together

Ever had a relationship where it felt like the break-up happened in slow motion? There wasn't a big fight, a clear defined line, just a gradual decline in communication until you thought: why are we even together? If you've been in this strange, uncomfortable, liminal space, you might find that, although nobody has called it quits, the relationship feels like it's almost already over. It might be the case that your partner is 'quiet quitting' on you (Picture: Getty)

What is 'quiet quitting'?

1. A lack of attention towards you, even when you're both in the same room, 2. They're putting in minimal (or no) effort, 3. Avoiding answering questions about the future, 4. They’re easily irritable, 5. Not wanting to bother with you or your problems, 6. Daydreaming, and mentally drifting away when together

'Quiet Quitting' is a term that was popularized in the work environment in response to low pay, burnout, bad work-life balance and apathy towards pushing yourself too hard. It involves employees doing the bare minimum to get by in work, instead of going above and beyond, to preserve their mental health and energy. In terms of a relationship, according to Claudia De Llano, a licensed marriage and family therapist who spoke to Very Well, it's when 'instead of actively nurturing the bond, the person is checked out and does the bare minimum, simply going through the motions of being in a relationship.' So what do you need to look out for? Here are the red flags... (Picture: Getty)

1. A lack of attention towards you, even when you're both in the same room

1. A lack of attention towards you, even when you're both in the same room, 2. They're putting in minimal (or no) effort, 3. Avoiding answering questions about the future, 4. They’re easily irritable, 5. Not wanting to bother with you or your problems, 6. Daydreaming, and mentally drifting away when together

Ever felt like you're being ignored? This might be a sign that your partner is slowly disconnecting from the relationship. However, it depends on the longevity of the issue. Everyone goes through periods of disconnection - maybe life or work has gotten in the way, for example - but if you're really feeling a lack of attention, it might be worth discussing (Picture: Getty)

2. They're putting in minimal (or no) effort

1. A lack of attention towards you, even when you're both in the same room, 2. They're putting in minimal (or no) effort, 3. Avoiding answering questions about the future, 4. They’re easily irritable, 5. Not wanting to bother with you or your problems, 6. Daydreaming, and mentally drifting away when together

Everyone has their different ways of showing affection. If your partner never really was one for flowers, but usually tries to show their affection through acts of service or other means and those have dwindled too, then it makes sense why you might feel as if your partner has stopped investing time and energy into your relationship (Picture: Getty)

3. Avoiding answering questions about the future

1. A lack of attention towards you, even when you're both in the same room, 2. They're putting in minimal (or no) effort, 3. Avoiding answering questions about the future, 4. They’re easily irritable, 5. Not wanting to bother with you or your problems, 6. Daydreaming, and mentally drifting away when together

Not everybody wants to plan their wedding, but if you used to be more candid about plans for the future and now these conversations may have started to grind to a halt, it may be a sign of an issue in the relationship. Even worse if you bring these conversations up and they brush them off or change the subject (Picture: Getty Images)

4. They’re easily irritable

1. A lack of attention towards you, even when you're both in the same room, 2. They're putting in minimal (or no) effort, 3. Avoiding answering questions about the future, 4. They’re easily irritable, 5. Not wanting to bother with you or your problems, 6. Daydreaming, and mentally drifting away when together

Arguing more than you're used to? This might be one of the most common signs that a relationship is on the rocks but it's an important one to look out for. If your partner is getting more grumpy than usual, it might be a sign that they - subconsciously or not - are withdrawing from you...and your relationship (Picture: Getty)

5. Not wanting to bother with you or your problems

1. A lack of attention towards you, even when you're both in the same room, 2. They're putting in minimal (or no) effort, 3. Avoiding answering questions about the future, 4. They’re easily irritable, 5. Not wanting to bother with you or your problems, 6. Daydreaming, and mentally drifting away when together

If you're low on your partner's priority list in every area, it's a sign to worry. According to Sabrina Romanoff, a clinical psychologist, 'you’ll notice a marked difference in their level of consistency. A partner who was once present, committed, and invested in the relationship is suddenly detached and withdrawn' (Picture: Getty)

6. Daydreaming, and mentally drifting away when together

1. A lack of attention towards you, even when you're both in the same room, 2. They're putting in minimal (or no) effort, 3. Avoiding answering questions about the future, 4. They’re easily irritable, 5. Not wanting to bother with you or your problems, 6. Daydreaming, and mentally drifting away when together

Some of us are daydreamers - and that's just fine. There's not a problem with having a strong imagination. But if your partner suddenly starts paying you no attention and is constantly lost in their thoughts, it could be a warning sign. Then again, they could also be struggling with a multitude of other issues such as mental health problems or just a really complex work problem - so it's always best to communicate before catastrophising (Picture: Getty)

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