9 Clear Signs You Are In A Fake Relationship

Last Updated on November 9, 2024 by Joshua Isibor

What Is a Fake Relationship?

A fake relationship is one in which the feelings are not true, and there is no sincere commitment. Only one party puts in effort while the other feels unconcerned. A fake relationship is a worse situation to find yourself in.

Nothing really comes out of a fake relationship, you only get hurt by committing so much and not receiving anything or getting attention.

It’s worse because at the initial stage you won’t realize you are with the wrong person.

It becomes obvious when you start feeling alone as if you are one man standing alone. There is nothing you have achieved in the relationship; you keep changing yourself to suit them, and yet they don’t even notice or appreciate your efforts.

A lot of couples on social media are in a fake relationship, but they just put up an act to appear good and loving. They post pictures of them as if they are truly in love, but when you dig deep, you discover it is all show-off and nothing more.

A fake relationship doesn’t grow or progress to the next level; rather, it is stunted in one position. The person doesn’t even know where the relationship is heading.

How to Define A Fake Relationship?

A fake relationship looks like any other loving relationship, but looking deep, I see that something is not right.

At the initial stage, you might not perceive it, but as the relationship progresses, you eventually notice that your partner is not as committed as you are or as you thought initially.

How will I know what fake love feels like?

Fake love is more like infatuation. It’s not sacrificial or unconditional. It’s an obstacle to real love. Instead of having close love gestures, deep conversation, and romantic activities, your relationship will become shallower.

The only thing you will be left with is little connection, relationships based on sex, arguments, complaints, and grudges.

How can you tell true love vs. fake love?

True love will make you feel good about yourself, but fake love will make you feel less of yourself.

If you are really in love with someone you will feel:

1. Satisfied

2. Respected

3. Happy

4. Appreciated

5. Important

If your partner is faking love, you will feel:

1. Cheated

2 Insecure

3. Unhappy

4. Lonely

5. Pained

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 Signs you are in a fake relationship

Most times, people turn a blind eye to this because they just want to pretend and accept that everything will be fine.

Below are the signs that tell you your relationship is fake or it’s a fake relationship:

1. They are just comfortable, and not in love

It’s obvious when they are around you, they are comfortable being around you and feel happy, but they are not in love with you. They just enjoy your company.

Most times, the fake relationship is more about getting rid of loneliness than taking advantage of the person. They are just with you to while away time, not for the sake of establishing something real with you. It’s possible your partner is just trying to cover up the loophole created by someone and get over loneliness.

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2. There is no emotional intimacy

Do you feel any connections? Do they want to know your emotional level? Does your partner want to know more about you and how to please you? If the answer is no then what you guys are doing is fake.

A very good example of a fake lover is a person who doesn’t attempt to please the other.

If your relationship lacks emotional intimacy, your relationship can never progress more than just being friends with benefits.

3. The relationship feels shallow

Another way to tell your relationship is fake is when your partner doesn’t treat you right. Nothing feels right it doesn’t go deep or beyond the normal casual relationship.

Do they show they value the time you spend with them?

Do you know anything personal about them?

Do you feel you are the only one committing to the relationship?

If your relationship is shallow without progress, it’s a giveaway sign that your relationship is fake.

4. You’re changing to accommodate your partner

If you are in a fake relationship, you will see yourself changing and making unnecessary adjustments just to suit your partner. You will compromise most of the time and reduce your standards just to satisfy your partner.

They never commit to you, so you have to try different things just to make them fall deeply in love with you.

True love accepts you for who you are while fake love will want you to change totally for their own benefit.

5. You’re always the one initiating things

Are you always the one initiating things to spice up your relationship, chances are your partner is not into you. One of the biggest signs of a fake relationship is when it’s one-sided.

If you are always the one fixing dates and initiating conversation, it’s a danger sign. Do you receive love texts from your partner, and they act differently when they are with you? This is a dead sign of fake love.

6. The relationship constantly feels like it’s ending

If your relationship feels like it’s always about to end or you guys are about to break up, you don’t see any hope for the future. You are always in the blink of a relationship, this is a danger sign.

Couples do fight or argue in a relationship, but it doesn’t mean you should feel that your relationship is about to end.

7. You don’t put each other first

If your partner can’t put you first or go out of their way to make you happy, this is also an obvious sign of a fake relationship. If they are faking their love for you they won’t make sacrifices.

8. You don’t communicate

Communication is the building block of a strong relationship, without communication, the relationship can’t progress.

If you don’t communicate with your partner often it simply means they are not into you.

9. You haven’t met his friends and family

If he has not introduced you to his family and friends, that is a sign that they don’t want you to be part of their lives, and they don’t want anything serious with you.

Final Thoughts

If you notice these signs, it’s advisable to quit than get yourself hurt. You can never have a future with someone who doesn’t love you or in a relationship that lacks commitment and true love.

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Originally posted 2022-01-22 11:32:36.