Why Do Relationships Fail?

No one enters a relationship expecting it to fail. But the sad reality is many relationships do end up falling apart. Why does this happen? It’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves at some point, and it does not have a simple answer. Many factors can contribute to the demise of a relationship, and it’s often difficult to pinpoint the exact reason why things went wrong.

But, we’ll explore some of the top reasons why relationships fail. By understanding the reasons behind relationship failure, you may be able to save your relationship from a similar fate.

• Trust issues

Every relationship has its ups and downs, but when lack of trust becomes a chronic issue, it can be the death knell for the relationship. Trust is essential in any relationship; without it, there can be no security, no comfort, and no sense of safety. When distrust becomes rampant, it poisons the entirety of the relationship and eventually tears it apart.

Factors such as jealousy, undue rigidity, possessiveness, emotional infidelity, physical/sexual infidelity, playing relational games, lack of credibility and dependability, lack of emotional support, lack of financial compatibility, and lack of mutually supportive goals can cause trust issues in a relationship.

• Lack of communication                            

When you and your partner can’t seem to connect anymore, it’s often because one or both of you has stopped communicating effectively. And once communication starts to fail, it’s only a matter of time until the relationship does too. 

It’s estimated that communication problems are the number one cause of the break-up, and it’s no surprise why. Lack of communication leads to misunderstandings, resentments, and ultimately, a break-up. Without effective communication, it’s impossible to resolve disagreements, plan for a shared future, or simply feel connected to each other. 

• Compatibility issues

When two people come together to form a relationship, they bring with them their own individual set of values, beliefs, and prejudices. While some couples can overcome these differences, others find that they are too difficult to bridge. As a result, their relationships fail. 

Compatibility issues can arise for several reasons, such as religious beliefs, personality differences, different values, goals, interests, expectations, and incompatibility in intimacy. Whatever the cause, if two people are not compatible, the relationship is unlikely to stand the test of time.

• Difference in priorities

We all know that sometimes relationships fail due to a lack of communication or different values. However, there is another common reason that relationships can break down because of differing priorities. This can happen when a person may give more importance to other things, like career, hobbies than their relationship. It can create a rift that eventually leads to the demise of the relationship.

• Lack of respect

No matter how strong a relationship is, it can always be brought down by a lack of respect. When one partner starts to feel like they aren’t being respected, they slowly start to pull away. This leads to a downward spiral that can be hard to recover from. If you want your relationship to succeed, make sure to always show your partner respect.

Despite our best efforts, relationships sometimes fail. If you find yourself in this situation, don’t despair. CGull offers relationship courses designed by professional relationship experts to help men like you rebuild and strengthen their relationships.

Contact us today for more information about our courses, or speak to one of our relationship experts who can help you get your relationship back on track.