Are these 10 mistakes ruining your relationship?

Love is not the only thing that matters when you are in a relationship. Here are 10 things which can cause a rift between couples.

By: Priyanka Ganwani | | Updated: October 9, 2014 11:59 am

It s clearly not easy being in a relationship today. So many things come in the way, be it your professional life, other personal commitments, expectations, demands, lack of understanding and so on. Here are 10 things you should watch out for in your relationship. Also Read - Happy couples resolve issues with solution-oriented approach: Study

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1. Suspicion or lack of trust Also Read - 4 tips you must follow to fix your relationship

If you are insecure of your partner and have your eyes on them at all times, then you should stop! Suspecting your partner of cheating, could be a root cause of a list of other problems like, trust issues, lying and may even lead to hiding things from each other.

2. My way or the highway

You can t be stubborn and do things your way all the time. The point of a relationship is that both of you are meant to co-exist happily. You can t have one person giving in to save the relationship because once that stops, the relationship is going nowhere. Understand each other, adjust for each other s interests and manage things pleasantly to keep a relationship going strong.

3. Not giving space

Constant calls, messages or even turning up randomly at your partner s workplace or home can get more annoying than you may think. This may also dwell from a bigger problem trust issues! You shouldn t be justifying yourself on where you were and what you were doing, often. Balancing is key.

4. Lying

If you can t be yourself and be honest, quit it! Lying will only get you caught one day. If you can t let them know what exactly you are feeling or where you are for some reason or because you are hiding something, then you are clearly coming close to a dead end.

5. No time for sex

Believe it or not, if both of you haven t had time for some steamy lovemaking, you might just lose interest in each other. Or if it s not as good as it used to be, then you know something is definitely off. However, work this out. Spend more time with each other. Share what you’d like in bed to spice things up.

6. Workaholic nature

If you are too involved in your own life and career then it s best to part ways. You don t need to push away your professional or family commitments for anyone but at the same time you have to take out time for your partner. Maintaining the balance between your other commitments and your love life is needed.

7. Taking each other for granted

It’s true that time changes things, hope not for the worse. Respecting each other s views, decisions and personality as a whole are very crucial for any successful relationship. Snapping at each other in public, insulting in front of friends, abusing, yelling or laughing off each other s views, or even keeping each other waiting, are no signs of a healthy relationship.

8. Unrealistic expectations

As time passes by, both of you may start expecting way too much out of each other be it the amount of time you need to spend together or making sacrifices for each other. And if these aren’t fulfilled, you may end up feeling disheartened. Instead, take each day as it comes and if you feel things aren’t moving the right way then have a chat about it like adults.

9. Zero compatibility

You may be immeasurably attracted to each other but if you are not compatible, it won t go too far. You need to get each other s jokes, understand certain preferences and choices to enjoy the relationship better. You both need to accept each other as you are and not want to change too much or feel low about the other person.

10. Over planning

You can t rush into things and plan for the future from the very beginning, at least. Planning your kid s name, the colour of your curtains in your house and other detailed marriage plans would just be way too much to handle for either of you. Stick to the present to make what you have, stronger.

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Published : September 19, 2014 1:29 pm | Updated:October 9, 2014 11:59 am

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