7 Behaviors that Ruin Once Happy Relationships

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There is always the sweet and happy time in the beginning of relationships where love seems to flow freely and everything is pure bliss. During this time, the partners don’t play games. They are comfortable. The have open lines of communication, respect and gratitude for the other, and healthy ways to handle each other’s problems and issues.

But as couples stay together, the dynamics of the relationship can change. This can happen quickly after only a short time dating, or years after the couple has been married. You might not even notice that it is creeping up on your relationship! Poor relationship behaviors may not jump out at first, but they are detrimental to the well-being of happy couples.

If you are feeling like something is “off,” perhaps you need to address it and be honest with you and your partner. Analyze these seven behaviors and see if they are currently affecting your once happy and cheerful romance.

Broken Promises

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When we begin a new relationship, we give the best of ourselves. Favors are done automatically and we go above and beyond what is expected of us. We make vows of respect, commitment, compromises, and integrity. What happens when we get comfortable with each other and we no longer work as hard to keep the relationship going and the foundation blocks that once held a relationship up fall apart? These are the broken promises we take for granted. One partner may feel they are getting less than what they should receive. Being able to create a solid foundation of your relationship will help curve this problem. It’s important to be available through the good and bad times.

Loss of Respect and Appreciation

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Respecting your spouse or significant other is easy through doing even the smallest things, like making them coffee every morning or taking the time to listen to their problems. However, a couple can easily lose this if an effort is not being put in by both parties. If one partner feels that they are doing all the housework, they may begin to feel underappreciated if it is not acknowledged by the other partner like it was in the beginning. Life changes can also cause a loss of respect and appreciation. For example, a new baby will bring stress into a relationship and can cause tension between a couple. If they do not learn to work together, they will lose respect for each other.