Every relationship has its fair share of challenges.
In toxic or unhealthy relationships, you will clearly see unhealthy relationship signs and
individuals.
Even those couples who portray their relationship as perfect, usually have some ups and downs.
Some issues experienced in relationships are small and fixable, while others are big and
could lead to a breakup or divorce.
In this video, we will discuss some unhealthy relationship signs, and list 8 common relationship
challenges.
1.
Lack Of Good Communication One of the common problems that most relationships
face is a lack of good communication.
Couples communicate differently in their relationships.
Some couples talk a lot, while others prefer their actions to do the talking.
Lack of good communication usually results in disagreements which often threaten the
existence of the relationship.
Common signs of communication breakdown in a relationship include, arguing constantly,
feeling that your partner is not listening to you, acting defensively, and feeling like
your partner is avoiding topics or conversations.
2.
Not Spending Quality Time Together Another unhealthy relationship sign, and big
challenge that affects most relationships, are couples who do not spend quality time
together.
Every individual has their own definition of what quality time means.
For some people, quality time means spending the entire day with their partner, while others
think that spending half a day together is enough.
A busy lifestyle has made it difficult for couples to spend quality time together.
If one, or both individuals, are not able to create enough time for each other, they
will feel that they are not being appreciated and this could lead to problems.
3.
Spending All Their Time Together Although most couples yearn to spend as much
time as they could with their partners, spending all the time you have available with your
spouse could also lead to problems.
As they say, too much anything is poisonous.
If you spend all your time with your partner, leaving no time for yourself, it can ruin
your relationship.
It can make you lose sight of yourself, lower your self-esteem, make you give up on your
goals, and force you to make poor decisions.
All of these side effects could affect your relationship.
A common sign that you are spending too much time together includes, relying on each other
too much for small things, and getting irritable quickly even over small things.
4.
Infidelity One of the most common issues that can be
one of the signs of an unhealthy relationship, and that affects most relationships is infidelity.
Infidelity usually has huge consequences in a relationship.
Infidelity usually results in mistrust, depression, humiliation, and in most cases, a breakup
or divorce.
A 2018 survey revealed that cheating is the leading cause of breakup and divorce.
Most couples have admitted that infidelity is one thing that they cannot tolerate in
a romantic relationship, and they will end the relationship if they find out that their
partner has cheated.
5.
Constant Arguments It is normal and healthy for couples to argue
occasionally.
However, when you get into argument cycles, or find yourself always arguing about the
same thing over and over, it could lead to a disagreement that could affect your relationship.
Argument cycles are often caused by negative communication patterns.
If you keep arguing with your partner all the time, chances are that one or both of
you are not communicating well, or it could be a sign that you are both unhappy in your
current situation.
6.
Sexual Dissatisfaction Sexual intimacy plays a crucial role in strengthening
the bond in a romantic relationship.
Lack of sexual satisfaction is often the root cause of many issues in a relationship.
Most people who cheat on their partners say they do so because their partners do not,
refuse to, or will not satisfy them.
When people enter into a relationship, the initial romance is usually intense.
However, as time goes on, other factors, both internal and external, such as work commitments,
and children, make it harder for couples to maintain an intense sexual intimacy.
Most couples usually start to grow apart, and this will affect their sex life.
This can result in low self-confidence and esteem.
7.
Financial Disagreements Another common problem that most relationships
face is financial disagreement.
A 2019 survey revealed that financial disagreement is the second cause of divorce in the United
States, behind infidelity.
Lack of communication about money, and high levels of debt are the major cause of stress
and anxiety among couples.
Couples who fight often over money have reported having lower marital satisfaction.
8.
Not Getting Along With In-Laws Constant conflict with the in-laws is a common
problem that affects many relationships.
When one or both spouses does not get along with the in-laws, chances of establishing
a happy and long-lasting relationship decrease by about 20%.
When married, in-laws are always in the picture, and how you and your partner interact with
them could influence the stability of your relationship.
Most couples who don’t get along with their in-laws, usually argue a lot and are often
unhappy.
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