· Introduction ·
All relationships have their ups and downs, and it’s natural for conflicts to arise from time to time. However, some relationship problems are more common than others and because of that the solution is also more common that you may thing.
Here are the top 5 most common relationship problems and how to fix them.
· The problems ·
1. Communication breakdown:
Effective communication is a key component of any strong relationship. If you’re having trouble communicating with your partner there a mainly to things you can do:
- Read Boost Your Relationship: 10 Proven Communication Tips for Stronger Bonds, it will help in almost any situation;
- It may be helpful to seek the guidance of a therapist or relationship coach. A professional can help you learn new communication skills and work through any underlying issues.
2. Lack of intimacy:
Intimacy is an important aspect of any relationship, and it’s natural for intimacy to ebb and flow over time. If you’re experiencing a lack of intimacy in your relationship, it may be helpful to discuss your needs and desires with your partner and find ways to reconnect.
The best 3 things you can do is:
- Read How to Keep the Spark Alive in Your Long-Term Relationship;
- Set aside regular “date nights,” and trying new activities together, look in places like City Experiences to get ideas;
- Seek help from a therapist or sex coach.
3. Trust issues:
Trust is a crucial component of any strong relationship, and it’s natural to feel hurt and betrayed if your partner betrays your trust. If you’re experiencing trust issues in your relationship A professional can help you work through any underlying issues and learn new skills for building trust.
It’s also important to remember that rebuilding trust takes time and effort from both partners and the most difficult part is that trust begins with a leap of faith. If you got betrayed you have to be sure you want to stay in this relationship because in order to rebuild the trust again you will have to give the opportunity to your partner to prove it and that only work if you give them the chance to do it.
I’m not here telling you to forgive every action, the main thing is to be a little selfish and ask yourself what you want. If the answer is for sure to be with your partner, then take a leap of faith, learn to forgive but not to forget. Here is a 5 minute Forgiveness meditation that can help you.
4. Different goals and priorities:
It’s natural for people to have different goals and priorities, and conflicts can arise when these goals and priorities don’t align.
Remember you must first have your goals clear and then find a partner who is align with your goals. It’s impossible to make to make someone with different goals to have the same as you do. They may accept the situation but will not change.
It’s really rare but sometimes your partner may change their goals even if before there were align with yours. In this cases you should evaluate the situation a defined if you can accept the change or not.
If you and your partner are having trouble finding common ground, it may be helpful to discuss your goals and priorities openly and honestly and if not common ground can be found, you can always seek guidance of a therapist.
At the end we don’t want to advise you wrong but remember that your goal in life is to be happy and for that you have to be selfish, You can read more about this here, so, if your goals are not align in some way or being with your partner will not contribute to that goal even if your goals are different, you should be honest with yourself and recognize that sooner or later your paths are going to separate.
5. Constant fighting:
Constant fighting can be a major source of stress and strain in a relationship. If you and your partner are constantly fighting try approaching these eight steps:
- Dodge the Defensive. …
- Step Away From the Situation to Cool Down. …
- Always Fight or Argue Face to Face. …
- Create Boundaries for A Fight. …
- Remember Why You’re in The Relationship. …
- Take Care of The Conflict as Soon as Possible. …
- Consider Therapy. …
- Take Some Time Apart.
· Conclusion ·
All relationships have their ups and downs, and it’s natural for conflicts to arise from time to time. However, some relationship problems are more common than others.
It’s always good to have a therapist at hand in case you need some middle ground or you need an advice.
Almost every problem in a relationship can have an outcome better than the situation that get you into the problem. Always learn something new, practice techniques and don’t forget to be selfish in the good way. If you do your part in order to obtain what you are seeking, your partner will do the same and you will both grow together.