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Relationships are complicated!<\/span><\/p>\n There’s really no easy way to say this, except to hit the nail on its head. Relationships of every kind are complicated in some way, and <\/span>romantic relationships<\/span><\/a> always seem to have their own fair share of these complications. <\/span><\/p>\n Think about it for one minute. <\/span>According to a report documented by the National Center for Health Statistics, the marriage rate for America is about 6.1 per 1,000 total population 1000.<\/a><\/span> Divorce rates are at a staggering level of about 2.1 per a total population of 1000<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n This is directly traceable to the complexities associated with romantic relationships because if this were a walk in the park, people would get hitched once and remain with their partners for life. <\/span><\/p>\n Well, if you have ever wondered <\/span>why relationships are so hard<\/span><\/a>, you will find all the answers you seek in this article.<\/span><\/p>\n If you are asked, “What does ‘complicated’ mean in a relationship?” what would be your answer? <\/span><\/p>\n Your answer, most likely, would be different from that of the person seated next to you as you read this article. <\/span><\/p>\n Just as your answers would be different, it isn’t exactly easy to pinpoint what a complicated relationship truly is because different couples live in different realities, and would all define a complicated relationship as different things. <\/span><\/p>\n However, from a generic point of view, a complicated relationship is one in which one (or more) partner isn’t quite sure what they want from the relationship any longer. <\/span><\/p>\n Complications in relationships may arise when one partner begins <\/span>to feel unsatisfied with the relationship<\/span><\/a>, craves something extra, and as a result, begins to make the relationship increasingly difficult for their partner. <\/span><\/p>\n Note, however, that this may be done consciously or unconsciously. Although some people may be plain narcissists (who derive joy from making their partners suffer), not everyone who begins to give off ‘complicated’ vibes in a relationship is a bad person. <\/span><\/p>\n With those out of the way, here are 15 reasons why a relationship may get complicated as time passes. <\/span><\/p>\n If there’s one thing most people love, it is to be at the center of <\/span>attention of their partner<\/span><\/a>. They want to have their partner’s undivided attention during the family time after dinner, and they want their partner to make them feel as though they’re worth their full attention during a conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n A relationship may start getting complicated if, at some point, one partner begins to feel as though there’s something vying for their partner’s attention with them. <\/span><\/p>\n If the partner would rather spend more time with friends than hang out with them, if they’d rather spend all the family time on the phone while giving half-hearted nods and one-word replies during what’s supposed to be a conversation, the relationship may become complicated. <\/span><\/p>\n At the start of every relationship<\/span><\/a>, there’s this thrill that almost everyone feels. <\/span><\/p>\n That’s what many people refer to as ‘butterflies in their stomachs,’ ‘sparks that fly when they’re with their partner, ‘or just getting lost in their eyes when their partner looks at them.’ Sadly, this thrill is likely to fade away as time proceeds. <\/span><\/p>\n When you begin to feel that your relationship is complicated, you may want to take a few steps back and evaluate if the thrill you once felt in the relationship is still there. If it isn’t, it is up to you and your partner to do something <\/span>to spice your boring relationship up once again<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n This may be a bit difficult to absorb, but one of the reasons why relationships are complicated is that a partner may have <\/span>started developing feelings for someone<\/span><\/a> they aren’t in a romantic relationship with.<\/span><\/p>\n If you or your partner begin to develop feelings for someone else, it is only natural that your love and attraction for your partner may begin to dwindle. Complications may begin to arise as this happens.<\/span><\/p>\n Also Try: <\/i><\/b>How To Know If You Like Someone Quiz<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n Communication is vital in every relationship<\/span><\/a> as it helps build intimacy between couples. Being able to confide in your partner and bear your soul to them without the fear of being judged, misunderstood, or misinterpreted is a gift that <\/span>people in a healthy relationship get<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n However, when communication begins to decline in a relationship, and each individual puts up their mental\/emotional barriers (to keep the other person out), it is just a matter of time before the relationship gets complicated.<\/span><\/p>\n This can be considered an extension of the last point we discussed above. When a relationship begins <\/span>to have communication issues<\/span><\/a>, intimacy is bound to be affected as well. <\/span><\/p>\n Intimacy, in this case, doesn’t only refer to emotional intimacy. It also <\/span>speaks of physical intimacy<\/span><\/a> (sex), which is a significant part of many relationships. <\/span><\/p>\n If your partner begins to feel as though you aren’t as physically into them as before (or if the reverse is the case), your relationship may become complicated as time passes. <\/span><\/p>\n Another primary reason why relationships are complicated is the presence of opposing (not complementary) values. <\/span><\/p>\n If, as someone who values punctuality and absolute cleanliness, you get into a relationship with someone who is a slob and doesn’t think there’s anything wrong with delay (or being late for every function), the relationship is bound to start getting tiring as time proceeds. <\/span><\/p>\n However, it is necessary to note that your partner may be different from you in many ways. <\/span>You may have personality traits<\/span><\/a> and temperaments or even different (but complementary) values. <\/span><\/p>\n However, if your partner is the polar opposite of you in all the areas that matter the most to you, <\/span>the relationship may suffer<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Relationships are hard, but why? Watch this video.<\/span><\/em>What is a complicated relationship?<\/h2>\n
15 reasons why relationships are so complicated<\/h2>\n
1. Distractions are beginning to get in the way <\/b><\/h3>\n
Related Reading: <\/i><\/b>10 Ways of Being Present in a Relationship<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n
2. The thrill of the relationship is beginning to fade away<\/b><\/h3>\n
3. You like other people <\/b><\/h3>\n
4. Communication gaps<\/b><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n5. Intimacy is going out the door <\/b><\/h3>\n
Related Reading: <\/i><\/b>How Important Is Intimacy in a Relationship<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n
6. Opposing values <\/b><\/h3>\n