these tendencies can foster a negative environment
for you and your partner
which will ultimately end your relationship for good.
So to help you prevent this from happening,
here are seven bad habits that can kill a relationship.
Before we start, we would like to remind you
that this video is designed for educational purposes only
and is not implying that these are habits that determine
whether you should or shouldn't end your relationship.
If you recognize any of these habits in your relationship
and feel like it's causing you distress,
we recommend talking to your partner
or somebody you trust to get support.
Number one, constantly comparing
to other people, including exes.
Do you still think about your ex a lot?
While some breakups can be painful and hard to get over,
it's important that you deal with those feelings first
before entering into a new relationship.
If not, you may end up constantly comparing your new partner
to your ex and feeling disappointed
whenever they do something differently.
Your partner is an individual
with their own likes and dislikes, and it's important
you accept them for who they are
and not how they compare with others, like your ex.
Number two, allowing jealousy to take over.
Have you ever been overcome with jealousy?
While it's quite common
to feel a little possessive over your loved ones,
it can become toxic
when you allow those feelings
of jealousy to overcome you entirely.
You may end up suspecting or doubting your partner's trust
and loyalty to you and start to overstep your boundaries
and invade their privacy.
Ultimately, if these feelings aren't addressed
or communicated properly,
it can lead to a breakdown of the relationship entirely.
Number three, not being in the present moment.
Do you feel like your partner is distracted
when you're spending quality time together?
The fast pace of life,
particularly when you have to balance home
and work roles, can lead to couples developing habits
such as catching their meals on the go
or working on their phones in bed.
This can cause either partner to feel unacknowledged
and underappreciated and lead to friction
and distance to develop in your relationship.
Number four, lying to your partner.
Have you ever lied to your partner
because you believed that the truth would've hurt them?
Whether you believe it's to protect them
or that it's in their best interest to not know the truth
deceiving your partner can cause trust issues to emerge
and cause your relationship to break down in the long run.
Number five, timing discussions badly.
Ever had an argument that happened
at the worst possible time and place?
Maybe you've had a long and stressful work day
or you're in the presence of colleagues or friends.
Conversations involving serious
and important matters have their own time and place.
To bring a it up when you
or your partner is already stressed
and overwhelmed can end up causing you
to feel undermined and embarrassed.
Number six, taking your partner for granted.
Does your partner acknowledge the things you do for them?
Maybe they don't say thank you as much as they should
because they've come to expect favorable treatment
or you've started to expect them to come
to you at your beck and call.
It's very easy to take someone for granted,
especially if you've been in the relationship
for a long time.
Refusing to acknowledge or appreciate your partner's efforts
in your relationship can ultimately harm your relationship
in the long run.
And number seven, commenting
on how you look in a negative way.
Do they make snide remarks here and there
about your looks?
When you're in a relationship with someone
especially for a long period of time
you're going to look different
than you did when you first met.
Maybe you've changed your diet, started exercising,
or developed a medical condition.
Whatever the case,
making comments about each other's appearance
in a way that is offensive or mean can have a serious impact
on both you and your partner's self esteem.
This in turn can impact your relationship negatively,
possibly to the point of ending the relationship.
Do you notice any
of these habits in yourself or your partner?
If so, recognizing these tendencies is the first step
in improving your relationship.
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