Why do relationships fail?

I feel that relationships fail because of selfishness. People are not willing to give and take. You probably have someone in the relationship doing more taking than giving. I found that in making my relationship last for almost 18 years took a lot of giving sometimes not getting in return (at least it seemed to me which was the selfishness on my part). The fact that we didn't just throw in the towel at an early stage of the relationship seemed to pay off in the end. I think we all have to realize that we are all individuals and that is what makes us all so special. No one is exactly like another. I found that once I realized I either excepted my husband and loved who he is and stopped trying to change every little thing about him and he did the same with me we get along so much better and are a lot closer. We actually love those little differences now. I think if people really sit down before ending a relationship and take note of the reasons they are ending it they will find that the reasons that they are ending it are things that can be worked out

A great number of people have little idea of their ideal partner. I think it should be someone they share common interests with, find reliable and trust. I believe a nice personality means far more than good looks. Very often person is on their best behaviour when they begin a relationship. As time moves on though the other person sees a completely different side to them. This might be jealousy or a nasty temper. This could easily lead to separation. Children often feel responsible for their parents splitting up. It can take them two years to get over this awful event. I think couples do not stay together for better and worse. They separate or divorce when good communication could save their relationship. It is to do to with people choosing the wrong partner in the first place.