Although the stories of men infidelity and falling out of love that dominate the news seem to be happening more frequently, the situation is not limited to men. Losing feelings of love for your husband or boyfriend can just as easily happen to women.

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If you have experienced this in the past or may be experiencing this with your partner now, the first step is to be aware of why it is happening.

Here are 5 harsh reasons why women fall in love:

  1. They don’t feel loved

It is important for a woman to feel appreciated by her partner. Men are usually good at this at the beginning of a relationship when it’s new, but as the novelty wears off, interest may wane as well.

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  1. They are bored to tears

We want excitement! If we can’t have that, give us variety. If the relationship reaches a stagnation and you end up doing the same things every weekend or having sex in the same positions every time, the woman can get bored and lose interest completely. Both people need to put some effort into the relationship or else they will find themselves falling out of love quickly.

  1. They’re past the honeymoon phase

Sometimes, we can be completely unrealistic and think that our relationship will be okay because we “love each other so much.” Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Once the honeymoon phase is over, the reality of the relationship can be a slap in the face. It’s easy to ignore all the red flags when you’re caught up in romance and passion.

  1. They lack chemistry

Most women are looking for that spark that makes them tingle and laugh when a man touches them or looks at them. However, a relationship cannot be built on sparks alone. Eventually, it will fade away if the relationship has no substance.

  1. They are emotionally detached

Poor communication (or no communication at all) is one of the main reasons why women fall out of love. We need to feel connected to our partners emotionally and physically in order to love and be loved. When there is little communication, some women will stop working.

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