2. Infidelity
“Cheating is always a deadly wound to any relationship. You or your significant other may try to make it work because of a) remembering the early foundation of love the two of you shared, b) the fear of starting over, c) financial matters, or d) the kids. However, the truth of the matter is that when one partner has been so deeply hurt, they almost can never go back to their old feelings. Yes, they may be able to forgive for a time, but they never truly forget. The buried secret between the couple is always there to haunt them, and somehow, some way, some day—the relationship will sadly come to a close.” —Audrey Hope, host of Ask Audrey Now
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3. Overbearing In-Laws
“When one partner starts going off on another partner’s family, it’s never good. It sparks something in the other partner that—even if they agree, and they themselves have said the same thing—[makes them want to come to the] defense for their family member. Sometimes it’s fine initially, but it’s like a bell that can’t be un-rung. And when the one partner makes up with their family member (which they almost always will) it’ll still be in the air that the other partner said all those nasty things.” —Molly Lizzio, licensed marriage and family therapist
4. Different Religious Beliefs
“Any religious differences that one person can’t accept or compromise on can cause a tear in the relationship.”—Toni Coleman, L.C.S.W. and CEO of Consum-mate.com
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5. “It’s Fine”
“Any disagreement that ends in, ‘It’s fine,’ is the worst. Oh, it’s so not fine, whether you are rolling your eyes or pretending everything is OK, the inability to express how you feel or what you need is a major predictor for a breakup.”—Emily Roberts, licensed professional counselor