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What are the signs of relationship breakdown?

Warning signs of a relationship breakdown you don't do things together as much as before. you have recurring arguments about the same issues that are never resolved. you feel dissatisfied and unhappy. you have sex less often, or it isn't what it used to be. More items... •

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Why do relationships get into difficulties?

Having differences in a relationship is normal

Many things can create difficulties in relationships:

stress and pressure about anything including health, work, parents, children or money

different goals and expectations

different perspectives or values

lack of time to spend together or lack of interest

limited trust

financial insecurity/difficulties

raising children

infertility

addictions

serious illness or disability

sexual difficulties

job loss or unemployment

violence or abuse

issues arising from a previous relationship. It’s better to talk about the issues than ignore them.

Differences of opinion and interests can enrich a relationship.

People bring different perspectives, talents and strengths to a relationship. You might appreciate some of the things your partner has to offer – great cooking, their sense of humour, good sex, getting on well with your family and friends – but you might not like their taste in music, the time they spend on technology or the fact they get stressed easily. Some conflict in relationships is inevitable, but there are ways to handle it so it is not destructive to you individually or as a couple. Relationships can become stronger if partners can talk about differences and stress as a normal part of their relationship. Conflict can often be resolved and serious matters dealt with through respectful communication and a bit of give and take.

What does conflict in a relationship indicate?

Frequent conflict and anger may indicate that all is not well, and change is needed to keep the relationship healthy.

The key questions are

how can you manage not to hurt each other or your relationship when you have a row? and

how can you learn from the conflict?

Avoiding conflict, or agreeing not to talk about the issue that caused the conflict, might provide short-term peace. However, it’s better to sort out important relationships issues. Conflict is a symptom – if you patch things up without finding out what’s at the bottom of your differences, you’ll probably find yourselves in conflict again.

Warning signs of a relationship breakdown

Noticing early warning signs of relationship breakdown can help a couple resolve conflicts. Early warning signs include:

you don’t do things together as much as before

you have recurring arguments about the same issues that are never resolved

you feel dissatisfied and unhappy

you have sex less often, or it isn’t what it used to be

one partner spends increasing time on interests and activities outside the relationship

there is a loss of warmth and friendliness in the relationship, one or both of you speak of no longer being in love you feel tired and less able to meet responsibilities at work and at home

arguments about the children continue

one of you has an addiction problem that is affecting the relationship.

If you see some of these signs in your relationship you will need to consider what you will do to address the problem if you want the relationship to improve or even survive. For information on counselling or Relationships Australia services close to you phone 1300 364 277.

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If someone is interested, you'll notice that they won't quite treat you the way that they treat everyone else. "It's school playground stuff," Hussey told INSIDER. "The boy or girl is going to act strangely around the person they like. As soon as we like someone, it tends to be that our charisma and our wit and our fun, casual nature goes out the window — and this new, strange, awkward fumbling person shows up." You'll also notice that their energy will go up when they're around you — and suddenly you're way more hilarious than other people give you credit for. Hussey noted that someone will laugh more loudly, smile more widely, and be more generally enthusiastic if they're interested in you.

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