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We have different values
Some people worry that having different values or ideas to their partner
Trouble communicating
Communication is at the heart of all relationships.
Feeling insecure
Feeling insecure in your relationship can be really painful and upsetting. It can manifest itself in all kinds of ways.
I feel pressured into having sex
Feeling regularly pressured by your partner into having sex isn’t a healthy dynamic for any relationship.
One-sided relationships
Feeling like your relationship is one-sided can be painful and upsetting.
My partner cheated on me
It can be very distressing to discover that your partner is having or has had an affair.
Unreliability
When it comes to relationships, unreliability can take a variety of forms.
Drinking too much
Feeling like your partner drinks too much can create a lot of tension and upset in a relationship.
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