What are the common mistakes couples make in relationships?

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   Luvly Ucposted 13 years ago

   Some relationships end before they are started,and the parties involved often wonder what went wrong.

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      Hollie Thomasposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      They get married.

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      jcmayer777posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I'd have to suspect the biggest problem is communication.

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         kirstenblogposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Yup, too much communication!

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            kirstenblogposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Sorry bout that, my inner Homer Simpson just had to get out there for a sec

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            TamCorposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            And that's where that respect thing I mentioned comes in handy...

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   TamCorposted 13 years ago

   I think that the biggest mistake is that some couples start taking each other for granted.  They forget that respect for one another goes a long way in a successful relationship. Treat your partner as you want to be treated. 
   
   It really can be as simple as that--I know it is in my marriage. 

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   kirstenblogposted 13 years ago

   On a serious note, a lack of respect can lead to all sorts of behavior that can end a relationship pretty quick.

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   Hunbbel Meerposted 13 years ago

   I think people forget to act like they are in a relationship; that's when the problem starts.
   
   Once I read the quote: "Do not be into a relationship if you are going to act single"

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      TamCorposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      That's a good piece of advice--I like that a lot.

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   Emile Rposted 13 years ago

   I think the biggest problem is not accepting people for who they are. Attempting to force them to maintain the illusion that first attracted one to the other. You have to admit, we're all on our best behavior at the beginning; but  the inability to recognize and embrace the peculiarities of an individual stands in the way of deepening a relationship.

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      OutWestposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Trying to change the other person is usually a big mistake.

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