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5 Common Issues in Relationships
Like all things in life, everyone faces issues in their relationship at one point or another. Sometimes it can be a big disagreement, such as purchasing a new car, to something smaller like leaving the toothpaste cap off or an empty milk carton in the fridge.
All couples will disagree at one point; here are the 5 most common issues that couples will face in a relationship:
Money
Money and finances are extremely common issues that couples face. When we are growing up, we are taught how to handle money, and we see the adults in our life spend and plan their finances. We pick up habits from an early age, and as we become adults, these habits shape how frugal or loose we are with our finances. Conflict comes when someone else who has different experiences, skills, and habits regarding money comes into our life. Where one person is more conservative with their money, saving, and planning, the other may spend more freely.
Sex
Issues regarding sexual intimacy can be complicated and uncomfortable for couples. There can be a wide range of what is causing a difference in sexual intimacy, from differing interests and libido levels to life changes or hormones.
When in a new relationship, couples can experience intense feelings in the beginning, but as the relationship goes…