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Japanese media reveals five common phrases women use in relationships that can easily lead to breakups.

2026-01-16 05:40:44 · · #1

Can every relationship last? Actually, couples whose relationships don't last often share some common phrases they use, and we should take heed. The Japanese website howcollect published an article summarizing some common phrases women in short-lived relationships say to their boyfriends. Let's take a look.

1. You absolutely must marry me!

"If someone starts saying they absolutely have to marry me right at the beginning of our relationship, before we're even deeply in love, I think that relationship will end very quickly. Especially among student couples, many of them just like each other but don't want to have a serious relationship."

If you also broke up after only a month or two of dating, think about whether you and your partner had ever made any promises about marriage. Actually, if you never thought about marriage and broke up after a few months, it's not necessarily a relationship that ended too quickly. However, if you had made any promises about marriage with your partner, you would feel guilty and sad when you broke up.

2. Do you like me?

Frequently asking "Do you like me?" or "Do you love me?" is something that girls in love do unconsciously. "I often ask him if he likes me, but for men who don't need to worry too much about changing their minds, asking this all the time can be counterproductive."

Many girls make this mistake: constantly needing to confirm whether the other person likes them is a sign of distrust. And if the other person makes them feel insecure from the beginning, it's no wonder the relationship rarely lasts.

3. Let's break up.

"When I argue with my boyfriend, I often say 'Let's break up,' and sure enough, we break up soon afterward, although this may be a result-oriented view."

When girls argue, they might blurt out words like "break up," but doing this frequently can be exhausting for the other person. While saying "break up" during an argument is something that should only happen when the two people are very close, saying it makes the woman seem foolish.

4. Unable to speak the truth

"Speaking of catchphrases, I usually can't tell my boyfriend the truth, and that's probably the most fatal thing. We're always nervous when we're together, and all we know is to praise each other and say nice things. That's dangerous, isn't it? But I've always been like that."

It's risky to constantly say things like "You're the most handsome" or "You're so cute" without offering any criticism. The most lasting relationships are those where both partners feel relaxed and comfortable together, able to talk about anything.

5. Remember to call me every night.

"If you set rules like calling each other every day and dating at least twice a week right after you start dating, it definitely won't last! It's all about going too far."

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