It’s been 5 years of my relationship but something feels off now—what should I do?

Talk to your partner. Not accusatory, but honest - "I've been feeling distant lately, do you feel it too?" Listen to what he says. After 5 years things settle into routine which can feel boring but still be solid. Or you could be growing apart. Maybe you need quality time, trying new things together, or actual therapy. But you have to communicate first before deciding anything. In Indian relationships, people often avoid conflict and let resentment build silently, which is worse. Have the hard conversation. If you both want to fix it, there are ways. If you're just incompatible now, at least you know instead of suffering. Five years invested doesn't mean stay another 5 years miserable.

Here's the thing - the off feeling could mean anything. Could be boredom, could be that you've changed and he hasn't, could be incompatibility, could be external stress. Five years is long but it's not forever. If talking doesn't fix it and you're genuinely unhappy, sometimes the answer is to leave.

People stay in mediocre relationships because of sunk cost fallacy - "I've already invested 5 years, might as well stay." That's terrible logic. Time is gone, don't waste more time being unhappy. In Indian culture there's pressure to stay ("what will people say") but your happiness matters too. If you're not excited about him anymore and talking doesn't help, sometimes breaking up is the right answer. Don't settle because you're comfortable.