Charity sighed as she hung up her cell-phone. She felt horrible about not being completely honest with Brad, instead telling him she had to use the bathroom to get him off the phone. The problem was, these days their relationship felt more and more constricting. Brad called her five to ten times a day, and often asked her where she was or what she was doing. Charity felt as if she was constantly reporting to him, like he was her father or something. She really liked Brad, but at this point, she wasn't sure whether or not she wanted their dating relationship to continue.

Sometimes even the best of dating relationships turn sour. Often, a person can get so committed to a relationship that they fail to recognize some of the key signs that it may be time to break things off. Here are a few trouble signs to watch for:

1. Controlling partner. If the person you are dating seems obsessive, wanting to know every little detail of what you are doing, or calling you multiple times a day (and then getting mad if you have to go), you are probably dealing with a controlling partner. The last thing you want is to end up married to a person who will control your every move. Plus, often this is just the beginning of an abusive relationship.

2. Lack of interest. Maybe you have been dating for awhile, and you and your partner used to have lots to talk about, but things just seem really stale. Or perhaps your boyfriend or girlfriend just doesn't seem as eager to answer the phone when you call. If one or both parties are feeling a lack of interest, chances are it could be time to move on.

3. Abuse. Unfortunately, many relationships end up being abusive. Maybe it starts out with someone being controlling, then progresses to yelling and negativity. Perhaps it begins as verbal abuse, and the abused party tells themselves that it's "just words". Well, watch out, because one day those words could become violence. Never allow yourself to stay in a relationship where mental or physical abuse is taking place.

Of course, these are just a few trouble signs in relationships. Find more advice at www.Christian-online-dating-guide.com. Remember, you could end up marrying the person you are dating, so be sure he/she is the right one for you.