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Every relationship has its ups and downs<\/span><\/a>. But sometimes, even before you know it, a relationship goes downhill, and you may find yourself having to manage a complicated relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n After all, we are not simple beings. As individuals, <\/span>people are dynamic and ever-changing<\/b>. This is what makes us interesting and leads us to be attracted to others.<\/span><\/p>\n But, it is important to remind ourselves that, without unique idiosyncrasies, what are we.<\/span><\/p>\n Interesting peculiarities are what make relationships complicated. As complex individuals, inevitably, relating to others will also become complicated at some point in any relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n As relationships progress, feelings between partners will usually change<\/b>. It is normal to feel differently about a partner as the relationship develops. It is also as normal to fall out of love as it is to fall in love with another person.<\/span><\/p>\n Mixed signals<\/b> are a confusing element of any complex relationship. When in a relationship, it becomes necessary to consider <\/span>whether you want to change your partner and whether you are prepared to change for the partnership<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n Is it fair to expect changes that will suit a partner and\/or the relationship?<\/span><\/p>\n Commitment<\/b> is another point of contention. One may be convinced of a <\/span>lack of commitment<\/span><\/a> because the proof is just not in the pudding.<\/span><\/p>\n When there is love, but it is not expressed in the same way by bother parties, a complication may rear its head.<\/span><\/p>\n Well, simply put – it’s complicated. Let’s face it, though, love and emotion between a couple are rarely simple.<\/span><\/p>\n Any user of social media platforms will have seen the complicated relationship status on Facebook.<\/span><\/p>\n Have you ever thought about what that means? <\/span>What does complicated mean in a relationship?<\/b><\/p>\n When a relationship becomes foggy, and the participants lose clarity, it can safely be assumed that it has become complicated. The causes of these muddied waters are many and varied, and it is worth touching on the most prevalent.<\/span><\/p>\n Here are listed some of the reasons why a relationship gets the ‘complicated’ status. Knowing these reasons can help you to understand the <\/span>common relationship mistakes<\/span><\/a> and save your relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n It is common to hear couples admit, “Our relationship is complicated during <\/span>couple counseling<\/span><\/a> because there is more than just the two of us in it.”<\/span><\/p>\n More than just two people in a couple’s relationship will muddy the water. <\/span>The influencing person could be a parent, a love interest, a crush, or even an ex<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n People fall in and out of love<\/span><\/a>. This is not unusual. The trick is to <\/span>keep working on a relationship<\/b> if it is important to you.<\/span><\/p>\n It will often be required of a person in a <\/span>committed relationship<\/span><\/a> to make a concerted effort not to surrender to romance with someone who incites an undeniable attraction.<\/span><\/p>\n Of course, it takes two to tango, and this has never been more pertinent than in a romantic relationship. It is certainly not enough for the relationship to be important to only one-half of a couple-equation. Both parties must be more or less <\/span>equally invested<\/b> in making a go of it.<\/span><\/p>\n Confusion<\/b> is a major factor when asking why relationships are so complicated. Admittedly, the reasons for falling in and out of love remain a perplexing mystery, probably destined never to be satisfactorily solved.<\/span><\/p>\n Love and relationships are confusing because we can never know another person’s perspective in its complex entirety.<\/span><\/p>\n While navigating this factor, changes in a once fulfilling romance will be undeniable. It is confusing when you face the realization: my relationship is complicated.<\/span><\/p>\n Suddenly it becomes clear that something has definitely affected your love life, but this realization only leads to confusion.<\/span><\/p>\n Change is good, it is said, but <\/span>changes in communication, engagement, and romance can be unsettling<\/b>, especially when you are blind-sided by the realization.<\/span><\/p>\n Fix it by <\/span>clearing the fog of confusion<\/b>. Step back and look at the changes from a position not clouded by emotion.<\/span><\/p>\n The ultimate complicated relationship advice must be to quite simply <\/span>talk to each other<\/b><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n The common or garden variety partner is not a mind reader. Without communication, it is impossible to know what the other is thinking or feeling.<\/span><\/p>\n Talk respectfully and responsibly<\/span><\/a>. Accusations, raised voices, and sarcasm seldom smooth the waters or calm the storms. <\/span><\/p>\n It is not unusual for discussions to become heated. Consider having your talks mediated if you find your discussions falling into this very common quandary.<\/span><\/p>\n People grow apart.<\/b> This is a natural progression. In a <\/span>long-term relationship<\/span><\/a>, the person you fell in love with may eventually bear very little similarity to the person snoring in front of the television on a Saturday evening. <\/span><\/p>\n Grow together. It is not necessary for a couple to <\/span>grow apart<\/b> but conserving a loving relationship demands putting in the effort.<\/span><\/p>\n Jealousy is a destructive emotion<\/b><\/a> that can suffocate a happy relationship, <\/span>erode trust, and nurture feelings of rejection and fear<\/b>. This becomes a fertile breeding place for anger and anxiety where insecurity and suspicion thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n If you ever had disturbingly <\/span>irrational feelings<\/b> suddenly erupt into full bloom, you may be at risk of sacrificing your once <\/span>healthy relationship<\/span><\/a> to this foul reaction.<\/span><\/p>\n It is incredibly disconcerting being the receiving partner in a <\/span>jealousy-ridden relationship<\/span><\/a>. Feeling suffocated and controlled will inevitably result in resentment and cause an overwhelming atmosphere of <\/span>isolation and uncertainty<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n Unreasonable jealousy<\/span><\/a> can be addressed, though; never fear! Look at the reality of your position within the relationship. Jealousy is often not warranted in a current relationship and is often a <\/span>throwback of unresolved issues stemming from<\/b> past relationships<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n Talk to your partner and address possible underlying problems involving <\/span>commitment, communication, or trust<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n All too often, lessons learned in a previous partnership and scars suffered before are inadvertently and undeservedly dragged into a new and unsuspecting relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n No one needs an unwarranted complication that can easily be solved through transparency.<\/span><\/p>\n Actions speak louder than words<\/b>. If a partner is hearing “I love you” but not seeing the love, a complication is soon to follow. <\/span><\/p>\n So, empty words must be avoided, and you must walk the talk to <\/span>have a fulfilling relationship.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Also Watch:<\/b><\/span>Reasons behind a complicated relationship<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>What is a complicated relationship?<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>The reasons for a complicated relationship<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Confusion<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Communication issues<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Growing apart<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Jealousy<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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