Sources of Relationship Stress and Their Consequences

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Finances

One of the signs of a stressful relationship is the poor state of finances. When there are many bills to settle, and finances are not forthcoming.

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Work

Your work can cause stress in your relationship if you don’t provide a proper balance. For instance, if a partner has to work extra time, the time needed to spend with their partner will be shortened.

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Trust

One of the causes of stress in relationship could be trust, especially if it had been lost before. For example, if infidelity existed in the relationship before, it would be challenging for one partner to trust the other.

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Separation/Breakups

People who have experienced breakups before their present relationship are likely to exhibit anxiety which can cause stress in relationship.

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Childhood experiences

As children and adolescents, we develop some ideologies that we carry into adulthood. No two persons can have the same ideologies, so partners disagree to agree in a relationship.

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Pessimism

No matter the association, pessimism or negativity can induce backwardness. A partner who is always pessimistic will drain their partner’s energy which will often cause anxiety.

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Jealousy

Another major cause of stress in relationship is jealousy from either one or both partners. There are different reasons why jealousy can set in.

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Frequent fights

Even though conflict is an unavoidable feature in relationships, it can be dangerous when it is frequent. Both partners might want to be more conscious and deliberate about their actions so that they don’t offend each other.

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Benefits of an Emotional Connection Between Loving Partners

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