Why People End Their Relationships

Relationships are complex and the reality is that many of them fall apart because couples may not be as compatible as they originally thought. Many relationships seem perfect at first, but as time goes on, certain aspects can change and this can result in the end of a relationship. All relationships have flaws, some more serious than others, and the following are just some of the reasons why people choose to end their relationships:

Lack of communication

Communication is a very big part of any relationship and without it, a relationship cannot succeed. If you don’t communicate with each other enough or don’t do it well, your relationship will suffer because there is a big chance you are not on the same page and are unaware of what you mean to the other person. You must talk to each other, even argue a little, because this shows that you are in a real and committed relationship.

Growing apart

This is a natural part of life and no matter how much you love a person, it is possible to grow apart. This can occur because of different interests, goals and values, which can cause a couple to grow in different directions. It’s also possible that one partner changes significantly in terms of their priorities and when you no longer feel a connection to your partner, you will be unable to stay in the relationship.

Grief

The loss of a loved one is very difficult to deal with and people grieve in different ways. This is something that can shift a couple’s connection and it can be difficult for some people to remain in the relationship if it brings them pain or reminds them of loss. Some couples get through this type of pain together, while others prefer to grieve alone and be apart.

Betrayal

Once the trust in a relationship has been broken, it can be very difficult to repair and many couples are unable to bounce back from this type of problem. Honesty is one of the main components of a relationship and without it, there is no way to be happy or for the relationship to move forward. Betrayal can damage even the strongest of relationships and once a partner loses faith in the other person and does not feel that it can be restored, it will result at the end of the relationship.  

Financial problems

Money can cause a lot of problems between a couple, and depending on the severity of the problem, this can cause a relationship to end. Not everyone can handle financial hardships, especially if they feel that it’s their partner’s fault because this will lead to resentment.  Daphne Georghiou offers teletherapy services during the pandemic for relationship, anxiety, depression and trauma counselling. Somatic Psyche is located in Vancouver and specializes in family therapy, so if you feel that you would benefit from psychotherapy and wish to work with a psychotherapist you can trust, give me a call now!