Many proclaim that falling in love is effortless, but living in harmony is undoubtedly the greater challenge.

Attraction to someone might ignite instantly, yet enduring together requires passing the relentless test of time.

The dynamic shared by two companions is pivotal.

Certain behaviors may be beneficial in abundance; however, others ought to be exercised in moderation.

Whether married or dating, persisting in these three habits could swiftly lead relationships toward a tedious plateau.

1. Keeping Score: No One Wants to Lose Out

Navigating through daily life as a couple should shy away from excessive “shrewdness”.

Some people innately refuse to lose out, demanding precise accounts for everything. This push for clarity may work in some contexts, but spells disaster in a romantic relationship.

If you’re calculative with others, at worst, they might just ignore you.

But treating your significant other with such meticulous calculation only depletes the essence of love over time.

Imagine a husband and wife, embroiled in a daily contest of one-upmanship.

Shirking chores, each waits for the other to act, hoping to reap the benefits.

When finances come into play, eyes invariably dart toward the other’s wallet, allowing greater savings for oneself.

A relationship driven by individualistic calculations rather than collective efforts is bound to falter. Because if partners are merely vying for benefits instead of nurturing their bond, fatigue is inevitable.

2. Sarcasm Over Dialogue: The Downfall of Communication

Vital to a thriving relationship is the art of communication.

When partners fail to converse effectively, misunderstandings deepen until nothing but mutual disdain remains.

Effective dialogue boasts a fine technique; mishandle it, and it backfires spectacularly.

To foster fluid communication, one must master the simple act of civil conversation.

We are often guilty of reserving the worst of our temperaments for those closest to us.

Towards others, we may exude patience and courtesy, yet facing our loved one, we inexplicably grow impatient.

Minor disagreements, easily resolvable by candid talk, often mutate into unpleasant confrontations.

Sarcastic jibes and harsh words not only fail to address the issue at hand, they aggravate the situation.

Persist long enough, and both parties will grow to resent each other.

3. Dwindling Trust: The Breeding Ground of Suspicion

An adage goes thus: “A relationship without trust is akin to a cellphone devoid of signal, only good for games.”

Bonding two souls, trust embodies the quintessential element a relationship cannot survive without.

Once partners commence the downward spiral of mutual suspicion, the relationship teeters on the brink of collapse.

Many love stories have unraveled beginning with a crisis of trust.

Sometimes it’s the insecurity of one that fuels baseless skepticism, pressuring the relationship.

Other times, one might behave erratically, eroding the other’s confidence altogether.

Trust is fragile, and once cracked, mending it becomes a daunting task.

Therefore, partners must cherish their mutual trust from the outset.

Self-restraint and honesty can fortify love, letting it stretch far and wide.

True love is a cultivated phenomenon; the deeper the love, the greater the responsibility to exercise self-control.

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