6 Signs You’re Stuck in the “Roommate Phase” of Your Relationship

So… What Can You Do?

If you recognize yourself in some (or all) of these signs, don’t lose hope. The “roommate phase” doesn’t have to mean the end—it can actually be a sign that something needs attention.

Connection takes effort, but it doesn’t have to feel like work. Simple daily choices—putting your phone down to really listen, showing small acts of care, or bringing back old routines that made you close—can make a big difference.

Sometimes, honest conversations or couples therapy can help reignite what’s faded. Other times, it’s about having the courage to look at where you really stand.

Either way, noticing the distance is the first step. Because love rarely disappears—it just needs a little care to come alive again.