"A relationship is like a shark," mused Woody Allen in Annie Hall. "It has to constantly keep moving forward or it dies."

Do you have a dying shark in your sea of love? If so, you won't want to miss our seven signs that your relationship's hitting rough seas.

Remember: If you've tried and tried and still feel like you're drowning, a free profile could be just the life-preserver you need!

1. Sudden silence
   Has your partner suddenly stopped calling, or drastically cut down on the number of phone calls in a week? If there's no apparent reason, such as a new job, new semester or new complication you know of, this is a strong hint that the relationship may be hitting a snag.
   
   
2. Disappearing act
   Is your face time together growing less frequent? This is the biggest danger sign in any relationship. If you used to see each other twice a week and now catch each other once a month, it's safe to assume the relationship is on the wane.
   
   
3. Separate lives
   Has your partner started making plans without you? If he'd rather spend his vacation week gambling with his buddies than gamboling with you somewhere cozy, that's a good indication of where his priorities lie.
   
   
4. Fading fires
   Is your partner noticeably less affectionate with you? All relationships have natural ebbs and flows of affection, but a sudden change in anything from sex drive to snuggle time can be early clues to a partner's cooling emotions.
   
   
5. A new look
   Has your partner made a major change in appearance? If your sweetie is letting himself or herself go, it's usually a sign of comfort within a relationship. But a sudden renewed interest in dieting, working out, new haircuts and new clothes could be a sign that someone is getting ready to reenter the dating scene.
   
   
6. Settling in
   Is your partner less thoughtful than before? If she's suddenly stopped making romantic dinners for two or he no longer seems to care whether your car needs a tuneup, it's possible you're not as high on the priority list as you used to be. It's also possible that your partner just feels the relationship has settled into a "regular" pattern. If this isn't accompanied by a more serious symptom, it's probably nothing to worry about.
   
   
7. Critical conflict
   Are you fighting more than you used to? Arguments are natural in any relationship. But if you seem to be doing more fighting, and less making up, than you did early on, the relationship may be heading for trouble.
   
   

What not to do if you're about to be dumped
One of the sad realities of life is, no matter how hard you try, you can't make someone love you. If your partner is pulling away, tearful scenes, barrages of phone calls, angry threats and other psychodramas won't help the relationship. They'll only damage it further.

If it really is over
"It isn't you, it's me," may be one of the most overused dump lines ever, but it does have a ring of truth. Just because it didn't work out with one person, doesn't mean it won't work out with another. Give yourself a little time to grieve, give yourself a little extra TLC, and when you feel ready, give yourself a little hope with a quick search!