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Things that can create deep resentment in relationships

Published on Aug 27, 2023 12:37 PM IST
  • From avoiding difficult conversations to keeping score, here are a few things to avoid doing in a relationship.
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In relationships, some things are meant to be avoided to not end up creating an unhealthy space. Often relationships turn toxic because of chronic habits from both ends – by the time people realise, they are already filled with resentment for each other. Psychologist Nicole LePera noted down a few things that people must avoid doing in a relationship to maintain sanity, respect and the health of the relationship.(Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 27, 2023 12:37 PM IST

In relationships, some things are meant to be avoided to not end up creating an unhealthy space. Often relationships turn toxic because of chronic habits from both ends – by the time people realise, they are already filled with resentment for each other. Psychologist Nicole LePera noted down a few things that people must avoid doing in a relationship to maintain sanity, respect and the health of the relationship.(Unsplash)

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 The problems of the relationship should not be shared with family – this can lead to a negative impact or the portrayal of the partner in a negative way to the parents. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 27, 2023 12:37 PM IST

 The problems of the relationship should not be shared with family – this can lead to a negative impact or the portrayal of the partner in a negative way to the parents. (Unsplash)

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Staying shut or betraying our own needs just to keep the peace of the relationship is extremely unhealthy. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 27, 2023 12:37 PM IST

Staying shut or betraying our own needs just to keep the peace of the relationship is extremely unhealthy. (Unsplash)

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Avoiding difficult conversations can make things pile up. Suppressed emotions over a period of time can burst out in uncontrolled ways. Hence, it is better to start having uncomfortable conversations as well. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 27, 2023 12:37 PM IST

Avoiding difficult conversations can make things pile up. Suppressed emotions over a period of time can burst out in uncontrolled ways. Hence, it is better to start having uncomfortable conversations as well. (Unsplash)

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While the wounded parts in us want to keep score in the relationship, it can backfire often and create hatred for each other, and further ruin the relationship. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 27, 2023 12:37 PM IST

While the wounded parts in us want to keep score in the relationship, it can backfire often and create hatred for each other, and further ruin the relationship. (Unsplash)

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Consistent communication helps in maintaining the health of the relationship. Expecting the partner to magically know how we feel is a negative trait.(Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 27, 2023 12:37 PM IST

Consistent communication helps in maintaining the health of the relationship. Expecting the partner to magically know how we feel is a negative trait.(Unsplash)

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