10 Relationship Red Flags to Watch Out For, According to Experts

It's not good if your partner is difficult to talk to. If you can't connect, it'll lead to massive communication problems. "Emotional detachment in a relationship results in limited or lack of commitment, disengagement, dismissiveness, and lack of interpersonal intimacy," Mayra Mendez, PhD, LMFT, says. "Partners who are emotionally unavailable are not free to give and receive interpersonal connectedness and intimacy. The relationship will inevitably feel empty and devoid of affection and closeness."