There is no doubt that the arena of romantic relationships is one of the most challenging and confusing for the majority of people. Although there may seem to be an almost infinite variety of challenges that couples face in their relationships, there are only 5 fundamental issues underlying the vast array of relationship challenges. These are what I call the 5 relationship destroyers. Almost every single one of the multitude of problems that couples face in their relationships can be traced back to one of these 5 underlying issues.
If you are experiencing challenges in your romantic relationship, examine each of the 5 fundamental underlying issues to see which might be responsible. It could be one of them or a combination of two or more. There is a separate article dedicated to each of the 5 relationship destroyers. You can find the links contained in the list above. Make sure to read all 5 articles before making a determination as there may be some overlap or combination of issues occurring. And last of all remember that being able to identifying and understanding the cause of a problem is more than halfway towards a solution.
By identifying the underlying issue responsible for your particular challenges you will have a clear and effective path to correct problems and save your relationship. The good news is that dealing with our challenges at such a fundamental level is not a temporary band-aid like rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic. Changes made at this level produce far reaching and permanent transformative effects, both in our lives and in our relationships.
