Relationship Killers
Some problems in relationships can be tackled as a couple but some problems are a lot harder to solve. In fact, some of the relationship problems listed here just can’t be fixed. Look for the symptoms early in a relationship. The longer you wait to fix or terminate, the harder it becomes.No Respect For Each Other
This is probably the number one reason for failed relationships. It manifests itself by contempt, finger-pointing, sarcasm and so forth. If both partners are unwilling to compromise, things will get worse until there is no coming back.
Needless Arguments
There will be times when you disagree on an issue. Agree to disagree. No one wins when one of you always has to be right.
Chronic Infidelity
Nothing can be more exhausting in a relationship than a serial cheater. Such a relationship can be repaired but only if the unfaithful partner is prepared to leave the affair behind.
Secrecy
We all need time apart but what we do in our free time shouldn’t be some great mystery. There’s a difference between privacy and secrecy. Too much secrecy leaves you feeling emotionally abandoned. A relationship needs sharing and openness.
Incompatible Sex Drives
A mutually fulfilling sex life is incredibly important in a long-term relationship. You should establish your sexuaI compatibility early on; it cannot be fixed later.
Not Able To Open Up To Each Other
If one of you prefers to keep your emotions bottled up, you will end up distancing yourself from your partner, giving up prematurely.
An Avoidant Partner
If your partner is avoiding and dismissive it’s going to be difficult. It can turn a calm and self-assured person into a bundle of neediness.
Narcissism
Maintaining a relationship with a narcissistic partner is an uphill battle. It is not uncommon for the narcissistic partner to sometimes throw a bone here and there, giving the other partner hope but most of the time they will criticize you for making their life miserable.
If you detect any of these in yourself, start working on it... if you treasure your relationship.
Remember, today is the first day of the rest of your life. Make it memorable.
Comments (22)
Arty and MiMi have one of these problems and hopefully we can work it out......soon
No wait! Methinks we have not one but two.....of these problems....
Hold on.....we might have three......
Or even four....
Hmm, if we can just keep to them.
A valid point, but then why is she with him if she does not enjoy his affections?
I once had a girlfriend like that. I told her it is because she did not like me enough. She denied it but I was right. She was after something else. Anyway, she did not last very long and she did not get what she was after.
Quite so!
Haven't seen you for ages. I trust you are ok.
Hmm, but that only works with a bit more effort. The effect of a 'yes dear' on its own does not linger.
Yes, we can add plenty more. I only listed those that I think are most damaging and prevalent. There are so many things that can sink a relationship that it's surprising that we still have them.
No problem there. We just blame it n the Illuminati.
I must agree with you. One should not babysit for other people when you're in a relationship!
That's for certain. And a couple who don't agree on having those is doomed to become another "broken home."
But then there are couples, with or without children, that survive the test of time.
There are so many things that can kill a relationship, it is a wonder that some still survive any length of time. I only listed what I thought to be the most common causes.