Ten Big Issues that Divide Couples

Benjamin Ohonusi
Most of the time we suddenly hear that couples separate. What seems to be a romantic and pleasurable union turns into a horrifying experience, one which each partner never dream of. What are the salient reasons for these unexpected occurrences? What on earth could make couples who have been exchanging kisses to start exchanging blows or worst still, kill themselves? The ten under listed issues are the basic reasons.

1. Bad Communication: When there is absence of or inadequacy of communication, the relationship suffers. There is nothing that can be possibly done in a relationship that there is breakdown of communication. When couples do not talk to themselves then the union is in jeopardy.

2. Sexual Incompatibility: I have seen how many relationships are destroyed because one or both of the partners are not enjoying the sex life. Behind this problem most of the time, lies, lack of true love, sensibility and ability to accept one another.

3. Shared Goals and Interests: It is pathetic, if you marry someone that does not share your goals of life or interests. Intimate union demands sharing basic life principles as well as a high amount of shared hobbies and interest.

4. Finance: Money plays a very important part of marriage. The lack of it can damage the most romantic relationship, and the "excess" can separate the most intimate couples. Making money and knowing how to spend it, is a must- learn skill for the married couples, if your union must blossom.

5. Infidelity: When one of the partners failed to keep to the promise of exclusive love, the other wants to pull apart. Infidelity is a deadly disease that must not be allowed into a relationship, not for once. If this happens, trust may not be gained again. But if infidelity comes in, there may be a chance for gentle forgiveness, though this is not always easy.

6. Lack of Excitement and Fun: When a relationship lacks excitement or fun, it is not different from a grave yard. Confrontation and nagging can drain a union of excitement. Unresolved issues and dullness can diminish the needed fun that a relationship needs for survival.

7. Alcohol and Drug Abuse: The damages these are doing to marriages are on the increase. More and more relationships are breaking up due to alcoholism and drug abuse. If you are unmarried and your partner is into this, you had better watch your steps.

8. Right Issues: Women's and Men's right issues can tear marriages apart. Rights not well defined and not carefully considered can be the time-bomb that can destroy your relationship.

9. Conflicts Over Children: Children have ways of separating the most bonded couples. Though, children can be a source of joy and happiness to a home, but when things are not properly handled they can bring discord and conflict.

10. In-laws: Interference from in-laws and other foreign person can instigate conflicts between couples. The beauty of a relationship is between the two couples, anything aside from that often results in terrible stories.

Published by Benjamin Ohonusi

Benjamin Ohonusi is young and enterprising man devoted to writing articles that will help solve humanity problems, especially relationships. He is happily married to Oluronke, the love of his life.  View profile

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