The ability to plan for the future is an indicator of a person choosing to stay in their relationship for the long haul. People who are truly committed will have open discussions with their partner about where they see themselves as a couple five, 10 or even 15 years down the road. They talk about where they want to live or what kind of lifestyle they envision together. Unfortunately, people who stop making plans for the future don't plan to stick around for long. They will slowly distance themselves from their relationship until they feel it's the right moment to break up. It can obviously be devastating.

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