Whenever you break up with a significant other, it's normal to begin
questioning each other's behavior, as there may be things you could have
done to avoid the split. If your relationship is currently on the
rocks, here are 10 things that might be the root of the problem.
Number 10
Looks that kill
Solid, long-lasting relationships are about far more than physical
appeal. But men and women like eye candy, and if you are not attracted
to your partner, chances are that you will face an uphill battle. Yes,
beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but if that eye is wandering, so
will the feelings.
Number 9
Someone else Whether
you wish to admit it or simply deny it, the root of a relationship
problem could have nothing to do with you. If your significant other is
fancying someone else, then nothing you do can salvage it until the
third wheel is detached (unless she is interested in this someone else
as a result of your lack of attention).
Number 8
Lack of quality time
What you get out of relationships is a function of what you put into
them, and if you refuse to spend time with one another, then chances are
you are living on borrowed time. And by "quality" I mean actually
interacting with one another, not simply nodding and staring blankly
when she talks.
Number 7
Distance
Long-distance relationships can work — and very well at that — after
all, absence makes the heart grow fonder. But there's also the "out of
sight, out of mind" scenario so be careful not to take things for
granted. Call often, exchange e-mail and trade pictures; go the extra
mile and send her a
homemade video to rekindle that old magic despite the miles. Okay, maybe not that kind of video...
Number 6
Goodbye to romance
Women love romance, as do men. Even if the respective definitions
differ according to each gender, the genuine desire to feel loved and
love someone in return is irreplaceable. Say goodbye to romance and
suffer the consequences.
Number 5
"I want your sex"
Sex is a culmination of feelings, lust, love, and affection. It may take
time to build up the right moment and sensations, but unless there is
an improvement in communication, mutual satisfaction and a primal desire
to please one another, your relationship will be shaky at best. Rock
one another's world — it can serve to patch things up and create a
spark.
Number 4
Jealousy Jealousy stems from a lack of trust, a sense of possessiveness and
paranoia.
It can kill a relationship in a heartbeat. The problem with jealousy is
that it represents an uphill battle on a slippery slope; no matter how
much you try to gain traction, you end up slipping faster and further
down.
Number 3
Communication breakdown
I cannot stress this enough: relationships must be an exchange, a
balance between two people and two perspectives. Next time you would
like to say something but choose not to, remember that you are
suffocating your love and stunting its growth.
Number 2
Once a cheater, always a...
Infidelity sucks, as that moment of lust and passion will inevitably
lead to remorse, pain, guilt, and tears for the other person. It also
engenders a lack of trust and eternal resentment within the
relationship. Best-case scenario: the person takes you back but throws
it in your face when you most expect it. Worst-case scenario: they don't
get mad — they get even.
Number 1
NOISE
Noise is not just excess sound; it is anything that comes between the
two of you. It could be family, friends, exes... any uncontrollable
variable that tries to hinder your relationship. Eliminate the noise
before you get elimidated .
Relationships need to be nurtured
in order to grow. Just like people, when relationships are sick, there
needs to be a diagnosis of the problem before finding a cure. Find out
what the symptoms are, try to determine the cause, face it, address it,
deal with it, and only then will you be able to make your relationship a
long-term success.