6 common mistakes that lead to breakup: Relationship Coach explains

From treating the relationship as a dumping ground to expecting the partner to parent us, here are a few common mistakes that can lead to breakup.

Published on: May 09, 2024 6:00 AM IST

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In a relationship, we all come with our set of needs, wants and expectations. Sometimes we also bring the burden of past trauma in our present relationship. Efforts and trust make a relationship healthy. However, sometimes we may end up forming a pattern that can lead to breakup. Relationship Coach Marlena Tillhon shared a few tips. (Unsplash)

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While a relationship is the space for growing emotional intimacy and connection, it is not the emotional dumping ground where we can dump the difficult emotions.  (Unsplash)

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We all have expectations in a relationship. But it is not the responsibility of the partner to meet all our expectations.  (Unsplash)

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We all like to vent out to our partner in a relationship. But we should be cautious not to create an extremely negative environment for them.  (Unsplash)

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We need to be mindful and considerate to our partner. Whatever we go through can affect them and make them feel bad.  (Unsplash)

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We should let go of the expectation of being parented by our partner. We should not burden them with that responsibility.  (Pixabay)

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A relationship is not the space where we can constantly show the worst version of ourselves. It should be built on effort and understanding.  (Unsplash)