Common Relationship Problems and how to solve them

Common Relationship Problems

Relationships are never easy. It is not all the time rainbows and butterflies, and life is not always happy and perfect. There will always be bumps and obstacles along the way but these are the things that make a relationship even stronger.

If a couple knows how to deal with these problems and trials, there is a good chance for them to learn how to manage their relationship better. Ups and downs in a relationship are inevitable, but at the end of the day, it is all a matter of being able to know how to manage relationships better.

Here are the most common relationship problems you need to know and how to fix them.

1. Poor communication

We all know how important communication is in every relationship, and poor communication is actually the root cause of many relationship problems. There are many couples who do not have enough time for each other anymore so less communication takes place, while there are some that just really go through misunderstandings because of lack of effective communication.

So how do you deal with this problem? Set a schedule to see each other and be with each other. It is not enough to talk over the phone or chat or social media apps. If you have something serious you need to talk about and you feel like you can’t talk without raising voices, select a public place to talk so that you can control yourselves from having an argument. Also set rules before you talk. Give each other enough time to speak while you listen, and vice versa. Make sure that you are also showing your partner that you are paying full attention to what they are saying.

2. Money

Many couples fight about money before they are even married. The sad news is that this is something that is not supposed to be fighting about. What couples should do is to have a serious conversation about their finances.

To avoid arguing about money, you need to be honest with you partner, above anything else. Tell them your current financial situation so that you can discuss your best options. Also make sure that when you talk about money, you are both calm and relax and you should be in a peaceful surrounding so as to avoid getting things heated up. You must also be aware of each other’s tendencies, strengths, and weaknesses. Another important thing you must take note of is that you should never, ever hide your debt. Assign who is in charge of specific expenses and avoid blaming each other especially during the times when budget becomes a problem.

3. Home chores

This may be a simple thing but it is also one of the most common reasons behind a couple’s misunderstandings, especially when both of you are working and you barely have enough time for the house chores.

In order to deal with this, you have to make your roles clear to each other. You need to assign who does which. It is better if you write it so that there is a fair distribution of the tasks at home. If you think you cannot handle all the chores at home, you must also consider other options but talk about it and make sure it is fair to both parties.

4. Taking each other for granted

When you started with the relationship, you knew from then on that it is a commitment you need to hold on to. And it means that your relationship should be one of your topmost priorities. However, the longer the couple stays in the relationship, the harder it is to keep it going. So if you don’t feel so much in love anymore like how you used to, why don’t you recall all the great things you liked about each other and express these things again to your partner. Go out on a date during the weekend, constantly complement each other, and make sure that you still show interest. Make saying “thank you” a habit. It may be a very simple gesture but it can go a long way, and it can make your partner feel appreciated.

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