Common Relationship Problems

Lack of Trust

Infidelity damages the relationship---in a lot of cases, couples break up for good. However, for those who decide to take a second chance, mistrust for the cheating partner becomes an absolute consequence of the infidelity. Of course, if your partner has cheated on you, you will always doubt them. You will always wonder if he's in bed with another woman. You will keep on checking his phone and personal accounts just to make sure that the infidelity doesn't happen again. This is a common relationship problem. Eventually, the lack of trust drives the other person crazy---all the questioning, all the checking on. It's bound to make both parties crack under the pressure of disagreements all revolving around cheating and mistrust. Soon enough, the fights will take a toll on them. If not handled well, then separation becomes the next logical step for the couple.

Infidelity

The temptation to cheat will always be present in any relationship. And once a partner cheats, the relationship takes a blow. Infidelity is one of the common relationship problems that is seemingly inevitable. Having a third party, and being caught, seriously damages the relationship. Loyalty and commitment are two of the biggest pillars that hold the relationship together, and cheating crumbles these pillars down. Perhaps it is too much familiarity and a lack of mystery and variety, or simply the innate nature of man to be polygamous that lead a partner to being an infidel. Nevertheless, this is a common relationship problem that couples must be aware of and discuss in detail before they become serious. It helps to set bounds and rules: to come up with an agreement as to what will happen in case one becomes unfaithful. It's like having a fear of punishment. Crimes are deterred by the threat of life sentence or capital punishment. Although infidelity per se may not be fully avoidable, the possibility of separation could still be prevented.

Incompatibility

Let's face it. Some couples get together because of that initial lust: it's purely physical attraction. They're great in bed together. But what comes after that? If you cant talk to each other and you don't really have many things in common to sustain a healthy conversation, then this becomes a problem. Incompatibility is also one of the common relationship problems that makes itself apparent after some time of being together. Sex is not enough to hold a relationship together---there has to be attraction, intellectual stimulation, having hobbies and pastimes together, good conversations, etc. Without these, the relationship will not survive.

Lack of Communication

Almost all your problems can be solved if you simply knew how to communicate effectively with your partner. Simply talking is not what communication is all about. By effective communication I mean, your partner should understand exactly what it is you're trying to say. Reasons behind lack of communication vary from couple to couple, but the important thing is you shouldn't let these problems come in the way of your relationship. Always talk things out between yourselves before they get worse and never let lack of communication lead to misunderstandings and distrust in any relationship.

Jealousy

Jealousy is a secondary emotion and typically refers to the negative thoughts and feelings of insecurity, fear, and anxiety over an anticipated loss of something that the person values, particularly in reference to a human connection. Jealousy often consists of a combination of presenting emotions such as anger, sadness, and disgust. It is not to be confused with envy.

The occasional jealousy in a relationship is very normal and can in fact be healthy. However, if your partner gets all green faced with jealousy (the same goes for you too) every time you talk to someone from the opposite sex, then that is not normal and can cause problems in your relationship. If you are jealous open it with your partner and took about it (Lack of communication).