5 Common Challenges in Relationships

Like every sphere of life, relationships have their challenges. At times, the challenges are unexpected.

However, when they come, do we sit and watch them overun us? The answer to this should be a definite no! When challenges do come to us, we have to face them squarely.

That should be the thumb rule as we navigate the stormy waters of relationships.

Whether you anticipate it or not, quitting is not always the best solution except you have no other choice. There are various challenges that can occur in any relationship.

Here are five of such situations that you should watch out for:

1. Communication

Many relationships crash because of a lack of proper communication. Often, there is an assumption that our partner totally understands our schedules and that when we do not keep in touch, they would understand.

Really? How can you claim that you love someone and you go for days without saying hello?

Mind you, communication goes beyond the talks on the phone. What you usually discuss forms a fundamental part of your relationship.

Many may actually put a call across, however, is there a connection between you both regularly? Are the conversations usually filled with words that connect your feelings?

If there are no connections with your words, then, communication is still at a shallow level.

2. Finance

We cannot neglect the importance of money in any relationship. As couples, there are certain financial expectations from you both, especially the man.

No woman feels comfortable carrying out the financial responsibilities in the house alone. Likewise, most men expect their wives to support the home except they state otherwise.

On some occasions, finance can cause a break in relationships. When there is lack of proper understanding, disparity surely sets in.

3. Intimacy

There are some persons who are very conscious of their space. They do not allow ‘’unwanted visitors’’. Even when they go into relationships, they still have some restrictions.

It can become a challenge when these set of people get involved with someone who is a complete opposite.

On the other hand, there are some who love to touch and be touched. That is a form of love expression for them. Love entails sacrifice. There has to be an adjustment by both partners.

You cannot have it all in a relationship. Some sacrifices have to be made for the relationship to work.

4. Infidelity

This is one of the deal breakers for most relationships. When some people fall in love, they go all out to satisfy their spouses.

They show how much they care and they are actually sincere about it. However, sexual indiscipline is often their weak points. They would go all out to cheat on their partner and say they did not really mean it. They apologize and assume all will be well in that relationship.

It is very disrespectful for you to cheat on your partner and expect your partner to flow with you as before. You have broken a bond and you should be ready to dance to the tune that comes afterward.

It is pertinent to note that infidelity can lead to the abrupt end of any relationship. However, there are some persons who would still stay with their cheating partner no matter what. Perhaps, cheating is not their ‘’deal breaker,’ you may say.

5. Lack of trust

Trust is very vital in any relationship. When there is a lack of it, there can be challenges in the relationship.

Are you usually suspicious when your partner smiles often while sending a text on his or her phone? Then you have trust issues.

Do you think your partner may be going to meet someone you would disapprove of when he or she tells you he/she wants to step out of the house? Then, you have trust issues.

Apparently, there are no perfect relationships. However, how we react to situations we are not comfortable with matters a lot.

If you continually distrust your partner, it could eventually lead to the end of that relationship. Hence, you have to try as much as possible to date someone you believe you can trust along the line in your relationship.

If doubts start to set in, which is not abnormal by the way, tackle them squarely and ensure it does not serve as a clog in the wheel of your relationship. Distrust has led to the end of many relationships.

Would you allow it to end yours? It is your choice to make.