Relationship stress can be caused by a drip-drip effect of, for example, never-ending criticism, shouting, arguments, abuse and so on. It can also come about as a result of a crisis, such as an affair, illness, the death of a loved one or other family problems.Avoiding issues can provide temporary relief, but this may lead in the long-term to reduced resilience when youre confronted with stressful situations. Lets face it: When were newly coupled up, we tend to look at our partner and the budding relationship itself through a pair of proverbial rose-colored glasses.
1. You feel the need to change who you are to make your partner happy.
2. You have to defend your significant other to family and friends.
3. Nitpicking and criticism even if said in jest are constants in the relationship.
4. Youre always wondering what your partner is up to when youre not around.
5. Your partner makes all of the big relationship decisions.
6. Your sex life is seriously lacking.
7. You want more me time but your partner wants more we time.
8. You feel personally responsible for your partners happiness.
9. Your partner controls who you see and what you do.
10. You find yourself wondering if youre in the wrong relationship.
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