What to Do If You’re Unhappy In Your Relationship

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If you are unhappy with your relationship, it can be difficult to admit, even to yourself. Whether it’s constant fights, a growing distance between the two of you,

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Why You're Unhappy With a Relationship

These are some of the reasons that could cause unhappiness in relationships, according to Romanoff:

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Holding on to the past

People tend to find themselves in unhappy relationships when they are reminiscing about the golden days or times in their relationship when things were easier and they weren’t so stressed.

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People hold on to these memories instead of channeling their energy into being present and fixing current conflicts.

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Trying to change each other

Another significant factor leading to unhappy relationships is partners who set out to change one another

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Having different beliefs and values

Partners who do not share core values and beliefs might have been able to navigate the early stages of their relationship but will experience

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Feeling held back

Partners might find themselves feeling held back in their relationships. They may feel as if they have to choose to stay in the relationship or continue to grow and achieve their goals beyond their partner.

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– Emotional pain: An unhappy relationship will begin to cause more depression,1 frustration, irritability, and exhaustion than happiness.

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Conflict

Partners will begin to view each other through the lens of contempt, frustration, and criticism. Instead of finding refuge in the relationship

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Withdrawal

Not only do people experience more tension and conflict due to the relationship, but they feel as if they are managing it all on their own.

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Does Taking a Break in a Relationship Work?