Red Flags You Could Be , Missing In Your Relationship.<br />If you've been in a relationship for an extended period, you could be letting troubling trends slide.<br />Here are some red flags that indicate <br />your relationship is on the skids.<br />Lack of Attention.<br />"Bids of invitation" is a concept that those in <br />a relationship often make calls for attention.<br />Bids are verbal or nonverbal, physical or intellectual, sexual or non-sexual, funny or serious. , Saudia L. Twine, Ph.D., marriage counselor, via 'Best Life'.<br />A "bid of invitation" may take the <br />form of a question, a kiss or a smile.<br />These are things that validate an individual and make them feel loved, cared for and supported, Saudia L. Twine, Ph.D., marriage counselor, via 'Best Life'.<br />You Never Fight.<br />Experts say couples who never disagree with each other may not be in the best relationship.<br />When couples say they don't <br />fight, I always consider this a <br />sign that the relationship is not <br />as strong as you might think. , Nicole Rainey, mental health counselor, via 'Best Life'.<br />Disagreements are a normal and healthy <br />part of a loving relationship.<br />When couples know how to fight or disagree while still giving their partner dignity and the benefit of the doubt in the conversation ... , Nicole Rainey, mental health counselor, via 'Best Life'.<br />... that is a sign of <br />healthy communication. , Nicole Rainey, mental health counselor, via 'Best Life'.<br />No Eye Contact.<br />If you can't remember the last time you looked your partner in the eyes, your relationship could be weaker than you think.<br />As a general rule, humans engage in eye contact with people they feel closer to or are attracted to.<br />Experts say you can try to resolve avoidance with your partner through eye gazing.<br />Many couples feel closer to each other spending even just a few minutes two to five days per week looking into each other's eyes. , David Helfand, PsyD, owner of Life Wise, via 'Best Life'
