Why relationship tend to fail?

@HelScream (2822)
Philippines
June 5, 2009 11:02am CST
hello all my friends this discussion is to help me make a survey on why relationship tend to fail. I am going to use this as a data so can you share with me some of your views why relationship tend to fail. I have read some reasons and had my personal experience on it as well but I think what I have is still lucking. I would be very great full to all those who could share with me on this discussions thanks in advance.
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15 responses
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
[b][/b]the most common reason is lack of trust and miscommunication, no relationship will succeed if the trust for each other is missing. Give and take, relationship is a two way street.
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
trust and communication thats top of the list thanks for taking time to give input to my survey my friend.
@derek_a (10874)
6 Jun 09
AS a therapist, I have counselled many couples and the biggest problem seems to be dishonesty that leads to distrust. If you don't have trust with a partner, then what else have you got. Trust is something that has to be slowly built up as we are all a little uncertain when first entering into a serious relationship. Once we get to experience that our partner is always telling us the truth, then we can feel confident, and the relationship can blossom. - Derek
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@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
I agree with you honestly my friend with trust anything can work and you will never have problems with your partner. I only say this because I have experienced this myself.
@palonghorn (5479)
• United States
5 Jun 09
Well from someone who has been married/divorced 3 times, there is just as many reasons lol. The first marriage, we were both too young to take on the stress, and daily issues of marriage. The seond marriage, married for the wrong reasons to begin with, he wanted a younger wife (I was 14 years younger) and he had money, which I did learn my lesson, money can buy a lot of stuff, but money can't buy happiness. The third marriage which lasted 16 years..... there was a huge lack of communication on both sides, so discussions turned to arguments. Hopefully, I have learned a lot from these past failed marriages, and will be putting it to good use in the near future! lol I'll be getting married for the last time in September. But, he and I already have great communications, there is absolutely nothing that he and I can't or don't talk about. And we also have a great deal of respect for each other, and family. No regrets, just lessons learned.
• United States
6 Jun 09
Your welcome, and thanks for the well wishes. I have had a lot of life experiences, where relationships are concerned, as well as other aspects. I think the one thing that will make my future marriage better, is that we both agree it is a partnership as well, and we also know that we have to make everyday count, we both work in jobs that can become dangerous at the drop of a hat. We are both firefighters, just different disciplines of that field.
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
Wow you have a great deal of experienced my friend sure would like to know more but for now let me thank you for giving me an insight on your past experiences, this would really help me a lot. And I am sure by now you can handle anything that will come into your life good luck my friend.
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• Philippines
6 Jun 09
Relationships fails because we fail to treasure the people who care for us. Sometimes, we only think about ourselves. Since we think they love us and accept us for what we are, we unwittingly show them all our negative sides, not thinking we are already hurting them. If we love someone, a friend or a lover, we should prioritize first what they feel. Ours come second. The important thing is to treasure the relationship.
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
We both have the same concept my friend and hearing it from another person is this makes me realize that I am not thinking of this idea alone you have said this for I think you have experienced what is truly to fall in love really in love with a person coz things one can only say what really matters if one had experienced it.
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
Also, communication is really important. It will still fail if what you want doesn't meet with what your partner wants. You have to have at least one common denominator, and that could be LOVE. They say love is not enough, but I disagree so. If you love someone, you can do anything for the sake of that person. Also, don't jump into a relationship when the first thing you can think of is what will make YOU happy. You should think of what BOTH of you can make you two happy. It should not be the "I" and the "YOU" alone but the "WE".
@tundeemma (894)
• South Africa
6 Jun 09
relationships tend top fail because of several reasons, some people do not know or understand initially what they want from a relationship that is why they have their hearts broken, while some are just too immature to enter a relationship, when a relationship is defined at the beginning, it will be easier for couples to stay longer and make things work
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
knowing what want in a relationship and you have to lay it all down for both of you to know what you want and what your partner want in a relationship. That would lead this to constant communication towards your partner.
@check23 (448)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
There are lots of reasons why relationships fail. It can be a misunderstanding where most relationships fail and the others are because of so much jealousy, cheating, money, conflict, attitude problems and more.
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
financial, trust , conflict and attitude got it thanks my friend.
@flagella08 (5065)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
here are some reasons why relationships fail. For instance, deep down inside, the people involved may be trying to make themselves appear superior. Or perhaps they don't want to face the fact that their mates really aren't who they say they are.And constant negativity can certainly hinder intimacy. So those who have a difficult time focusing on what attracted them to their mates in the first place can suffer unhealthy, sad relationships, constantly in conflict over issues with which they can't agree.Those unwilling or unable to forgive, can pretty much count on having more unhealthy relationships over time.Part of communicating is asking and answering questions. If this process causes problems, i.e. even the simplest of questions arouses anger, suspicions, fighting, etc., this is a trait often found with unhealthy relationships. The party who has difficulty answering questions may be hiding something, dealing with control issues or dealing with substance abuse (or other). there are more other reasons but the most cause of quarrels i had with my partner are the ones that i mentioned above.
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
wow you have lots on your list I am trying to compile all possible reasons then this would definitely help me with my survey. So your basing everything from personal experience great at least now I would have true bases on things.thanks for taking time again.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
6 Jun 09
Hi Helscream, A good discussion, thank you. There are many reasons relationships fail and I'll try to point out a few that I have seen.(1) Sometimes in-laws interfere too much. (2) There is a breakdown in communication, couples have to talk to each other in a reasonably manner, shouting accusations is not that way. They much listen to each other and be willing to compromise.(3) Give real and sincere compliments, just as you did when dating. if there are ten things done right, don't complain about the one thing that's wrong.(4) Work at keeping your partner happy and don't give up easy when something goes wrong. Think,"I can help correct this and be the beat wife of husband that you can possibly be. Blessings.
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
yeah I do believe that all you have stated are definitely true, and the most common things happened on failure of a relationship in which both couples should learn to adjust and learn from.
@savypat (20216)
• United States
5 Jun 09
lack of trust and communication are the reason most relationships fail. People will tell you love, selfishness, and power those are reasons also.
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
thanks for adding up my friend.I really do appreciate the help here
@modstar (9605)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
Relationships tend to fail simply because a relationship is bound to be tested first before it becomes successful. Relationships must first encounter lots of obstacles that sometimes, most couples just couldn't cope up with it so they're bound to separate ways. Maintaining a relationship is another thing that's pretty difficult to do. There are too many factors that make or break a relationship but it all boils down to trust.
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
trust, understanding and patients the most basic components on having a relationship. One may think that one can face any difficulties in a relationship if one had experienced it but in every relationship, there are different things needed to be adjusted.
@macel19 (202)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
Some relationship is beyond repair and it is where the two parties decided to separate. There are times that eventhough how hard you want to save the relationship the only way to fix it is by letting go and moved on.Based on my own experienced, constant and open communication is one of the biggest factor to consider to have a healthy relationship. If you are willing to express everything of what have you felt with your partner I guess that would be better than saying nothing but deep inside you have a lot of issues to deal with your partner. To be honest is another thing, sometimes we have fears to tell the truth because we are afraid to risks, risks of being misjudged. One reason that realtionship will break is constant fighting, which you and your partner dont agree with some things or issues and will result to arguments even those issues that are not really important. Love is not enough to run a relationship. It takes a lot of hardwork and sacrifice.
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
yes you are right having a relationship is never easy takes lots of effort and time to be a good couple a time to adjust but if one expect to much from ones relationship then one will tend to be disappointed and relationship fails coz of this expectations not met.
@4u2enjoy (300)
• Malaysia
6 Jun 09
Relationship fails because they are lack of trust. Trust is very important in a relationship because without trust there will always be quarrel. After quarrelling both will ask for a break-up. In a relationship both must be equal in everything. Don't show that your controlling her/him because who likes to be controlled. Lastly, if your partner decides to call it off, let it be. Eventually if he/she is the one, he/she will come back.
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
yeah the most practical thing to do is be oneself when you have a relationship and just let your partner be who and what they want loving someone you also have to give your trust in this way one can avoid arguments.
@3orabi (529)
• Jordan
6 Jun 09
They said when your senses used to see or smell or hear something beautiful every day ,every moment ... this will make you hate this thing and you will see it ugly even it's nice ... and mostly this is what happening in the relationships ... you used to see your partner very beautiful and lovely but when you see him every day he or she will become a routine ... so you break up with him and look for another one ...
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
Well if both dont spiced up the relationship then this could happened, and if you put effort to your relationship I guess this would be avoided.
@bearound (132)
• China
6 Jun 09
When the relationship fail,we will find many reasons, such as benifit,hate,pressure,anger,etc.Who know? Sometimes I don't think ending a relationship is bad thing when two people can not stay together.Just let it go.Life must be go on. Why we have to stick to one guy for a life time?That may be a more meaningful question. One reason why relationship tend to fail is that they do not give enough space to each other.
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
no time for oneself got it. Everyone indeed needs personal space even as a couple that doesnt mean you have to do everything together.
@beachstarz (1092)
• United States
5 Jun 09
Hi helscream , I think the main problem is couples not communicating with each other . They go from day to day not talking to each other, specially when they have problems . Couples usually have conflicts over money issues and issues with their children , and if they can't sit down and talk, those issues are going to get alot worse .
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
5 Jun 09
I will add this to my survey regarding this topic and thanks for sharing your views on this discussion it would really help me a lot with my survey.