(CNN)Thanks to “Sex and the City,” we’re all familiar with the phrase “he’s just not that into you.” Yet many couples who are no longer all that into each other choose to stay together anyway.

Why do people choose to remain in unhappy relationships? According to a recent pair of studies, the more people believe their partner is dependent on the relationship, the less likely they are to initiate a breakup. In other words, you might be motivated to stay in an unfulfilling relationship for the sake of your partner.
I asked some of my colleagues to share more about why unhappy couples stick together — and how you can end a relationship a little less painfully if you choose to break up….Read More…