Oftentimes, when we find ourselves in new relationships, we spend the majority of our spare time with our newly acquired boyfriend or girlfriend. The so-called "honeymoon phase" is a pivotal stage in all romances; it's your first real exploration of the feelings and attraction that you have for one another. But once the novelty of your love wears off, you have to be careful that you and your S.O. find a healthy balance between time spent together and time spent apart. If you don't, you risk ruining the foundations of your relationship and ultimately might be forced to part ways entirely.

Not sure if you're a little too cozy with your sweetie? Here are 10 signs that you just might be spending too much time together:

1. They distract you from school, work, and other responsibilities

First, it's just a couple of missed shifts, a few neglected homework assignments, maybe a canceled appointment here and there. But over time, you could find yourself snowballing and watch everything you've worked to achieve fall apart all around you.

2. You've made a habit out of canceling plans with friends to go on dates instead

"Hey, girl, I know we had plans made for a week, but Brett wants to take me out to dinner again tonight, so I have to cancel on us!" …seriously? Your friends will only be patient enough to keep up with you for so long. Don't test them beyond their limits or you'll find yourself without them one day soon.

3. You and your S.O. get on each other's nerves so easily

Depending on your relationship dynamic, a few consecutive days together might make you both go a little bit stir-crazy. It's only natural to want some breathing room and some more variety in your interactions with other people. So if you find you and your beau snapping at each other or contemplating the other's death more than usual…it's probably time to part ways for a little while.

4. Neither of you knows what to talk about anymore

You can't talk about your days because you've both been joined at the hip for too long to have had significant experiences as individuals. You've exhausted all conversation topics and are left sitting there in an awkward silence since neither of you can drag up something interesting to talk about.

5. You've definitely overstayed your welcome at their place (or vice versa)

Your boyfriend's roommates aren't even trying to hide their annoyance anymore - they're peeved because every way they turn, you're there. Or your gal pals are muttering to themselves about your man leaving the toilet seat up or not cleaning up his beard trimmings from the sink. However it's happening, you and your sweetie are getting on their nerves and are that much closer to starting an all-out war with your housemates.

6. Every time your friends ask if you want to hang out, you ask, "can my boyfriend/girlfriend come too?"

Honey, if your best friend wanted Chad to come, she probably would have mentioned him in the first place. It's more than okay to spend some time with your friends WITHOUT your significant other breathing down your neck. You won't die, I promise.

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7. You've stopped looking forward to seeing each other

"Gotta meet Nick at 5 for dinner…yay." If you're struggling not to roll your eyes when you mention that you've got another date in the near future, you're going on way too many dates to begin with (and honestly, think about how your WALLET must feel).

8. You've lost that spark you once had

Every kiss feels lackluster, holding hands has become a chore, and your sex life is virtually nonexistent. It's the classic Shakespearean tragedy of the extinguished spark, the passion that allowed your romance to thrive even in the hard times.

9. Neither of you has any alone time

Every single human being needs a bit of personal space from time to time. But if your lover keeps all of your chances at some peace and quiet, you'll surely find yourself going crazy. And we all know that we are not nearly as peachy as we normally are if we're deprived of some much-needed R-and-R…your nerves will be just waiting to snap at this point, and it might even cost you your relationship this time around.

10. You like your S.O. better when they're NOT around

If the idea of your sweetheart appeals to you significantly more than their actual presence does, that is a DEFINITE red flag. Your relationship is clearly suffering if you would rather daydream about your S.O. from a distance than have them physically at your side.

Sometimes, folks, absence really does make the heart grow fonder. Keep that in mind and keep a healthy amount of space between yourself and your S.O. and you'll be surprised at how much stronger your bond becomes as a result.