5 Most Common Reasons Why Relationships Fail


Love & Relationship

While the last thing couples want to think about is breaking up, the sad reality is that it happens�a lot. In fact, according to recent data from the American Psychological Association, as many as 50 percent of marriages in the United States eventually end in divorce. But how can you tell whether your marriage will survive? Well, there are surefire predictive tells like your bedroom habits, the way you argue, and how often you communicate. Even the way you carry your day-to-day conversations can shed light on your relationship’s longevity. Keep reading to discover some of the most common reasons why relationships fall apart.

1.You withdraw during arguments.

Baylor University, found that partners who admitted that they withdrew often during arguments reported being unhappier and more apathetic about the relationship overall.

"Withdrawal is the most problematic for relationships," Sanford said in a statement. "It’s a defense tactic that people use when they feel they are being attacked, and there’s a direct association between withdrawal and lower satisfaction overall with the relationship."

2.You’re not on the same page.

When Virgil wrote that "love conquers all," he had clearly never been in a serious relationship. Yes, love can overcome many things, but if there’s one thing that it can’t overcome, it’s not being on the same page. At the end of the day, you and your partner need to be clear about fundamental decisions like where to live, when and if to have kids, and how to save and spend money�otherwise, the relationship will fall apart

3.You hold your partner to unrealistic standards.

According to Lesli Doares, a certified relationship coach in Cary, North Carolina, "67 percent of disagreements in a relationship never get resolved and they don’t need to, but the other 33 percent, if not resolved, can lead to the end of the relationship." Doares notes that these so-called "dealbreakers" are often "desires of one partner for the relationship to get more serious, personal beliefs and values, the kind of lifestyle each person wants to live, and wanting to have children."

4.You’re afraid of being alone.

Many people will avoid conflict and pretend that issues in their relationship don’t exist simply because they live in fear of being alone. However, this strategy backfires, as all conflicts will rear their ugly heads eventually�and by then, it’s usually too late to solve them.

"Being afraid of being alone, and thus willing to accept any relationship no matter how unhealthy, is another common pattern that keeps relationships from working," says Doares. "Appropriate boundaries need to be identified and enforced.

5.You rely on body language to convey your feelings.

At the beginning of a relationship, couples tend to be honest and open about their feelings and emotions. But as things progress, many people doom their relationships by assuming that their significant other can�and should be able to�read their body language and just know what’s on their mind.



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