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What are couples really not talking about?<\/p>\n
According to a new Marriage.com survey of 2,399 U.S. adults in committed relationships, 70% of couples avoid at least one major relationship conversation, <\/strong>most commonly about emotions, sex, money, or trust.<\/p>\n While communication is often described as the foundation of a healthy relationship, our findings suggest that avoidance (not arguments) may be the more widespread challenge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n From emotional needs and physical intimacy to financial concerns and jealousy, many couples admit they sidestep the very topics that shape long-term connection and stability.<\/p>\n The data reveals a consistent pattern: difficult conversations aren’t rare. They’re routine, and they often remain unresolved<\/strong>.<\/p>\n In this report, we break down:<\/p>\n The topics couples avoid most<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Why partners stay silent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n How conflicts typically end<\/p>\n<\/li>\n What happens inside unresolved fights<\/p>\n<\/li>\n And whether couples are taking steps to improve communication<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul> The results paint a revealing picture of modern relationships, one where silence may feel safer in the moment, but carries long-term consequences.<\/p>\n Here’s what 2,399 U.S. adults in committed relationships told us about communication, conflict, and avoidance:<\/p>\n 70% of couples avoid at least one major relationship conversation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 34% avoid discussing emotions or emotional needs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 33.8% avoid talking about sex or physical intimacy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 28.7% avoid conversations about jealousy or trust<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 25.7% avoid discussing money or spending<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 40% say old arguments resurface during new fights<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Only 22.9% typically work together to find solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 36.5% say one partner shuts down during disagreements<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Nearly 30% report no topic is off-limits<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul> Taken together, the data suggests that while most couples experience communication avoidance, a meaningful minority report full openness, showing that healthier patterns are possible.<\/p>\n When asked which conversations they tend to avoid, respondents most often pointed to four core relationship areas: emotions, sex, trust, and money<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Emotions or emotional needs – 34%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Sex or physical intimacy – 33.8%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Jealousy or trust – 28.7%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Money or spending – 25.7%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul> In short, about 1 in 3 couples avoid talking about emotions or intimacy<\/strong>, and 1 in 4 avoid financial discussions.<\/p>\n<\/span>Key statistics at a glance<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>1. <\/b>What topics do couples avoid talking about?<\/span><\/h2>\n
The most avoided conversations<\/h3>\n