{"id":28015,"date":"2021-05-06T09:20:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T16:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=28015"},"modified":"2021-06-24T08:13:59","modified_gmt":"2021-06-24T15:13:59","slug":"common-relationship-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/relationship-advice\/relationship-problems\/common-relationship-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Common Relationship Problems And How To Overcome Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What are the most common relationship problems? We\u2019ve all heard someone say \u201cwe don\u2019t ever fight,\u201d when talking about their relationship. And the reality is, that is a LIE.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All couples have problems and disagreements; and it\u2019s natural, because you\u2019re both completely different people with different wants and needs, trying to navigate life as a team. That\u2019s challenging, and anyone who says it\u2019s not is either in denial or fibbing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The funny thing is, most couple\u2019s problems stem down to the same handful of issues. The good news is, once you identify the problem, and make a choice to work on it together, it\u2019s possible to overcome it. It all really depends on how much both of you want to save your relationship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some of the most common relationship problems, and how to overcome them before they get worse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Common Relationship Problems Most People Face&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Show me the <\/strong><strong><em>money<\/em><\/strong><strong>!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Money tends to be one of the most common relationship problems and usually tops the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s not enough of it, or you both have different spending and saving habits, or one of you makes a lot more than the other which creates a power imbalance. Maybe you stopped working to have a baby, and now you\u2019re struggling to find work again; and perhaps your partner feels financial pressure now more than ever.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The list goes on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best thing to do is to sit down and figure out what each of your relationships with money is. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bustle.com\/p\/11-early-relationship-problems-that-are-most-likely-to-get-worse-over-time-77046\">Talk about how you feel about money<\/a>, and how you relate to it. Re-visit the lessons you learned and the experiences you had around money in your childhood. Usually, our relationship with money is identical to one or both of our parents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If money is a constant stress in your relationship, then figure out a way to cut your spending or increase your income, but do it together.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is it really all about <\/strong><strong><em>communication<\/em><\/strong><strong>?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Almost <em>all <\/em>relationship problems can be attributed to one larger issue, and that is communication; or usually, a lack of it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally, women tend to be better communicators than men, simply because men are taught to hide their feelings at all costs, out of fear of appearing <em>weak<\/em>. The problem with this is, you have one person in the relationship who wants to talk things out, and another who completely shuts down or avoids dealing with it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This leads to one person feeling misunderstood or like they\u2019re not being heard; while the other person drowns in their own frustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On top of that, when we do try and express how we feel, wires can get crossed, and we may end up hurting our partner or unintentionally placing blame on them. And this only makes things worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best thing to do is figure out what your communication issues and styles are, and work with them. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/relationship-advice\/communication-in-relationships-tips\/\">Sit down and talk about things<\/a> once the dust has settled, and you\u2019ve both had time to cool down and process things. This will avoid anything being said in anger.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always focus on speaking with love and respect to each other, even when you feel hurt. Try and see where the other person is coming from. And if you\u2019re discussing a problem, try and use the word \u201cI\u201d instead of \u201cyou.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">E.g. Instead of saying: \u201c<em>When you don\u2019t tell me how you feel, it creates a big problem.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Say: \u201c<em>I feel disconnected from you when I don\u2019t know how you\u2019re feeling\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It\u2019s <\/strong><strong><em>sex<\/em><\/strong><strong>y time!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s common for sex to be great when you first start dating someone. You\u2019re in that honeymoon phase that you just can\u2019t hold onto forever. Over time, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/relationship-advice\/healthy-relationships\/how-often-do-couples-have-sex\/\">sex may happen less often<\/a> because of other commitments, and it can become less spontaneous and exciting than it used to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this is the case, making an effort to rekindle the flame can usually solve the problem. Dedicate more time for sex, break up your usual routine, flirt with each other, and date each other again like you did before.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aside from that, you may discover that you both have <a href=\"https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\/ioana-casapu\/2017\/04\/the-15-most-common-relationship-problems-and-how-to-fix-each-one-of-them\/\">different sex languages<\/a>, and you\u2019re struggling to get what you need from your partner, or feel like you have to do things you don\u2019t really want to do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where communication and respect come into play. Sit down and talk about what you need from your partner in bed, and what you\u2019re not okay with. If they love and respect you, then this won\u2019t be an issue, because they will want to make you feel comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The future<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The future is what so many of us are worried about, whether we\u2019re single or in a relationship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Will this person still want to be with me ten years from now? Will I still enjoy this person\u2019s company and love being with them when we move in together? Can I see myself having kids with this person? Does this person even want to get married and have kids? What if things don\u2019t work out, and I\u2019ve invested all this time and energy into our relationship?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And these issues will inevitably crop up over time, especially as you invest more time in the relationship. So don\u2019t be put off by these topics, they really are the most common relationship problems that most couples face at some point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reality is, relationships require compromise. We can\u2019t always get what we want when we want it. At the same time, we shouldn\u2019t have to compromise on our big values and beliefs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if you really want to have kids and be a mother, and your partner continually tells you he doesn\u2019t see himself as a father, then that relationship is probably not going to work out in the long run.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But when it comes to smaller desires and dreams, it\u2019s about working together to ensure you both feel fulfilled and happy. With love and respect, the challenges couples face in relationships can always be overcome together!&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to get through even the toughest issues! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":141,"featured_media":28016,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[997,898],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28015","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-love-advice","category-relationship-problems"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Most Common Relationship Problems: How To Overcome Them<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What are the most common relationship problems couples face? You&#039;re not alone in this! 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