Why Do Relationships End?

Relationships typically end for two PRIMARY reasons.

1. One or both partners give up. 

2. The truth exposes your vulnerabilities. 

(The most valuable asset in your entrepreneurial journey is the person to whom you commit your time, energy, and loyalty.)

First, someone gives up. This often occurs when you become weary of the repetitive routines, dates, and surprises. One person may lose their strength from investing energy over months or years of ongoing conflicts, arguments, and disagreements.

At this stage, the person may seek a completely new relationship that reignites the feelings of butterflies, late-night texts, calls, and the occasional daydreams. So, what might cause someone to give up?

3 reasons:

1. Giving up in a relationship often stems from arguments. The cycle of breaking up and making up can become exhausting and irritating, as one person may enjoy the fighting while the other longs for peace, joy, and true satisfaction for both partners.

2. Someone may eventually give up when communication breaks down. Communication is the foundation of a relationship, and neglecting to talk, agree, and understand each other can lead to situations, decisions, or responsibilities that cannot be managed due to a lack of necessary knowledge to keep the relationship going. Effective communication ensures both partners are aligned, working as a team and not as adversaries.

3. Lastly, one or both partners may give up when there's a failure to sacrifice. Sometimes, avoiding conflict is necessary, meaning you may feel hurt, angry, or troubled but choose not to vent your frustrations on the relationship. Instead, you trust and open up to your partner. Sacrificing your own feelings can make the other person's day worthwhile. However, without sacrifice, the relationship will slowly deteriorate because there isn't enough time, money, or opportunities for selfishness.

The truth can break both of you, but if you both accept it, it can also make you stronger. The truth might involve catching your partner cheating, whether you discover it yourself or they confess after hiding it. Either way, the truth is revealed…

Sometimes, it's a simple truth, like realizing your differences prevent you from connecting spiritually, mentally, or physically. Whatever it may be, you can learn to like someone, or over time, find them less capable of handling a relationship due to immaturity.

Finally, you might uncover some secrets from their past, such as addictions, feelings, or criminal records. Ultimately, not truly knowing someone you wish to connect with can be costly.

Also, a key note to remember: a good partner can be the difference between becoming good and becoming great. There's no greater asset than someone who values and believes in you. There's only so much one person can achieve alone.