Bare Minimum Men's Tricks to Keep You

It's simple to recommend breaking up with a guy who isn't putting forth any effort.

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Ending a bad relationship is easier said than done, especially if you're the one in it.

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The fact that he's trying to deceive you into staying doesn't help matters.

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Here's how to decode your partner's patterns so you can finally break free.

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You put your faith in his assurances that he would improve in the future.

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When you bring up the fact that he's only putting in the absolute minimum, he immediately becomes full of promises.

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He will make up for the lost ground. He will demonstrate to you that he cares.

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