15 Signs Your Partner Doesn’t Actually Love You (Part 1)

In this first part of the three-part series, we break down the first five signs that your partner may not truly love you.
From avoiding quality time to speaking to you like a friend instead of a lover, these subtle behaviours can reveal a lot about the state of your relationship.

Each sign is explored with real-world examples, psychological insights, and practical advice, helping you recognise patterns that could be harming your connection.
Whether you’re dating, engaged, or married, these insights can help you see clearly, have honest conversations, and make informed choices about your future.

00:00 – Introduction
Quick welcome, explanation of the 3-part format, and why these signs matter.

02:47 – Opening Monologue
Acknowledging how difficult it can be to face doubts and why self-awareness is key in love.

05:01 – Sign #1: They Don’t Want to Spend Time with You

• The difference between being busy and avoiding you

• Body language and behaviour cues

• Expert insights on reduced quality time as a warning sign

14:32 – Sign #2: They Don’t Respect Your Time

• Chronic lateness and last-minute cancellations

• Boundary violations through repeated waiting

• Psychological effects of feeling undervalued

21:02 – Sign #3: They Don’t Put Much Thought into Plans

• One-sided planning patterns

• The toll of always being the organiser

• Why mutual effort matters for connection

28:49 – Sign #4: They Don’t Think It’s Worth Their Time Getting Intimate with You

• Avoidance of physical and emotional closeness

• Possible reasons and what they mean long-term

• Research-backed views on intimacy decline

38:16 – Sign #5: They Speak to You Like a Friend, Not a Lover

• Changes in tone, nicknames, and romantic language

• Signs of “friend-zoning” in a committed relationship

• How loss of verbal intimacy impacts emotional closeness

47:53 – Closing Thoughts for Part 1