20 signs that it's time to ditch him

The gap between Valentine's Day and spring is the perfect time to end a bad relationship. You've squeezed the romantic juice out of V-Day, and now it's time for a pre-spring clean

Not that we'd recommend breaking up just because there are some daffodils about. If your relationship is good, you have plenty of picnics and springtime frolicks to look forward to. But if your love life isn't making you happy, now's the time to clear out the deadwood.

But how can you be sure that your relationship has run its course? If you're experiencing a few of these 20 signs regularly, it may be time to move on.

1. You're always craving time alone

It'd be weird and needy to want your man to be by your side every minute of every day. It's normal to look forward to some time alone. But if you're craving 'me time' and wish he wasn't around, it suggests that your relationship is roadkill.

2. You don't go out together any more

Even if you're living together, you should never stop going on dates together. A successful relationship is based on more than the occasional shag and silently watching Eastenders together. A bedridden husband is the only excuse for that.

3. You prefer seeing your friends to seeing him

You should enjoy socialising with your other half, too. Wordlessly watching telly together and having sex aren't enough. Speaking of which...

4. You've stopped stop having sex

Sex drive can dip for many reasons, including stress or medication. But if you just stop fancying your bloke, and sex becomes a chore or stops altogether, listen to your alarm bells.