The Real Reasons Behind Your Failed Relationships

And what you should do about them.

Margaret Pan
Hello, Love

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Relationships are a huge part of our lives.

Humans are social beings, which means that they don’t simply want but also need to form relationships in order to be happy. This is something that has been validated by years of social research. Unfortunately, finding the ideal partner at once is almost impossible.

As the years pass by, most of us end up with numerous failed relationships- some more than others. But what are the real reasons behind those failed attempts? Differences and timing do play an important role in whether a relationship is going to succeed or not, but they are not the core problem.

1. Unmet Needs

So, why do people have relationships? The answer is because they have needs that to be met. The tricky part here is that many people have a hard time distinguishing between what they want and what they are actually in need of. For example, let’s say that you want to buy a really expensive designer jacket.

Do you really need it, although you already have plenty of jackets? Is this item vital for your happiness? Well, I don’t think so. Social recognition, on the other hand, high self-esteem or a sense of achievement (I make a lot of money, so I can afford…

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Margaret Pan
Hello, Love

I write about books, relationships, and personal development. Contact: margaretpannmd@gmail.com Newsletter + more: https://linktr.ee/margpan