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by Drastic on March 25th, 2008
Hmm, I would say a lack of trust.
by kitten is smiling... on March 25th, 2008
breakdown of communication which can lead to so many other issues.:{
by Sweet T on March 25th, 2008
Money issues
by Chris the other white meat on March 25th, 2008
I believe its all boils down to selfishness within individuals.
by Ec-nal Licensed Bootie Inspector on March 25th, 2008
Couple has conflicting personal beliefs
Couple’s marital satisfaction decreases
Desertion
Adultery
Cruel treatment
Bigamy
Imprisonment
Spousal Indignities
Institutionalization
Irretrievable Breakdown of some kind
by Anonymous on March 25th, 2008
Distrust.
by I love my baby on March 25th, 2008
Because the guy just wont listen!!! JK
Okay maybe because people in general just give up too easily. Thinking the grass gets greener.
by MormonRockStar on March 25th, 2008
According to recent studies, it's actually becuase of lack of trust AND money problems.
by Lady Alathia of Vulcan on March 25th, 2008
No one I have ever known has been through more relationships than my husband's best friend and bandmate, Eric.
I SERIOUSLY believe it's because he does everything backwards -
Meet girl, sleep with girl, move in with girl, get to know girl. Realize girl is a) stupid b) a tramp c) controlling d) has serious emotional issues or e) pregnant with God-Know-Who's child and is looking for a daddy figure. Break up with girl.
Could this not ALL have been avoided by, say, going on a couple DATES before jumping in the sack and exchanging apartment keys?
by candyk on March 25th, 2008
lack of trust
by jarhead44 on November 25th, 2008
Lack of trust and respect.
by GiraffeyedDonor-ish on April 12th, 2008
Well...the number one reason for divorce is marriage so...
by MOON_LIGHT_88 on March 25th, 2008
One Partner Cheats on the other one.
by Account Closed on March 25th, 2008
I say that it is because the relationship was rushed and they really do not know each other very well.
by seekinglight on January 10th, 2009
They overlook the attributes o why they fell in love in the first place. And has time goes by you focus on their not so good points. Instead one should keep focusing on their good points. We are too busy focusing on ourselves. Me. What are my needs and feelings. Eventually you start painting a nasty picture and perception of your partner. I say let it go!!. Love yourself so you can love others.
by Ricardo Demarko on January 5th, 2009
Love… (Please let me explain when you no longer want to be with that person anymore you find yourself in a dark place where nothing makes you happy anymore or you dread seeing that person.
by Yahoo Answers Is A Fraud on December 8th, 2008
Couples often break up over children.
by - M.C.S. - Dave on September 24th, 2008
Because now days they don't seem to build a good strong relationship among one another. Before they go and jump into marriage. Marriage use to be a powerful commitment between a couple. Now days its value sadly seems to be dropping, just like the buck........
by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on March 25th, 2008
fidelity and financial issues
by always fresh on March 25th, 2008
ego. dominance and money
by Sgt Churba - Rational Response Squad on March 25th, 2008
If a point in time occurs where after they don't want to be with each other anymore.
by Lucky67 on March 25th, 2009
1.Because they are addicted to different type of sex partners.
2.They compare(wife or girl friend)to other people(bodies)physical attractions.
3.They are out of mind, thinking to taste different people's ass all the time.
4.If some couples are happy, some people get jealousy on them to break their relationships (like some broke mine).
5.They don't like to be in control with each other anymore, because they want freedom to have sex with different people.
6.Marriages use to be a powerful commitment between a couples, they don't like it anymore,
because they think it's boring to stay with life partner.
7.Some are womanizing,Lies,Cheats,Tricks,do magic spells,jealousy, controling,lack of trust,doubt,taking advantages,The loss of respect.
8.Better off as friends,cheating or no longer have feelings for them,because they are having sex with different partners.
9.A man may love to socialize, party, enjoys dancing and loves to entertain. Sleeping around.
10.Lack of interest on wives or husbands in a relationship, because of having so many sex partners.
11.Too bitchy,whore,annoying,many more! there is no love and affection it is just sex .
12.Older saying that, human mind is like a Monkey mind,(Monkeys are jumping tree to tree) like men's or women's jumping from one relationship to another relationships.:-((
13.They are not enough strong and stable to control them self. They are like animals.
by Jerk Stroker on January 22nd, 2009
I belive that that no communication is the biggest cause. Also insecurities, jealousy, lack of trust, and not emotionally stable for a relationship. Its hard to love someone if you dont love yourself all the way. Dealing with your own problems can be enough, you dont need anyone else's to be a burden.
by Cali Man on January 15th, 2009
Lies and cheating.
by wulv420 on January 15th, 2009
my top best guess is easy its boredom ppl get to bored of each other to easy so they break up to find sum 1 new
by finenavyday on January 5th, 2009
nobody can be around the same person too long. we all need space, and feelings get hurt, grudges form, etc
by Shanel with an S on January 5th, 2009
the lack of communication and trust
by DukeG on January 5th, 2009
Infidelity
by Strawberry on January 5th, 2009
Because one of the parties thinks that the other is cheating so the other party wants to stop hearing that shit so one way or another the other party cheats maybe that party did not mean to butg when it all comes down to it is about trust...
by sexykins20 on January 4th, 2009
lack communication, no compromise
by silver on January 3rd, 2009
lack of trust and miss understanding. It really sucks.
by erinbrown5 on November 25th, 2008
I would have to say money or cheating.
by juleeus on November 24th, 2008
They do not want to forget and forgive each others for their mistakes.
by Anonomous on November 24th, 2008
In my case, we just grew apart.
by sParKl3Z 0N3R on November 13th, 2008
wEll cUz iN eVeRy c0uPlE dErs alwaYs a pRoBlem aNd dEn dEy l00Se tRuSt 4 eAcH oThEr anD dAtS 1 rEas0n y...
by Sosueme on November 13th, 2008
They say it's finances, but I think it's boredom
by NotAnonymous on November 13th, 2008
he found out that she had a penis
by TERRYTUKER on November 5th, 2008
SEX
by Anonymous on November 5th, 2008
lack of trust, interest, support, $$, or good Satisfying sex
by Nanoo on November 5th, 2008
Respect or lack of it!!
by happiness on November 4th, 2008
mmmmhh Internet...LOL
by DwarfClown on November 4th, 2008
I'd say infidelity.
by Galeanda on October 2nd, 2008
Selfishness and pride
by krsnaknows on October 2nd, 2008
When trust and love goes out of the relationship.
by The Wraith of God is Coming on October 2nd, 2008
money
by illuminati on September 21st, 2008
she/he cant handle a serious relationship
by CaptainHarley adores his life penguin on September 21st, 2008
A lack of true comittment to the other person. If you go into a marriage with the idea in mind that if it doesn't work out, you can get a divorce, then you probably will.
by Anonymous on September 20th, 2008
lack of respect perhaps ?
for each other
for their love
for their honesty
for their commitment
for effective communication
for their faith and trust in each other
by linoleumroses on September 20th, 2008
incompatibility
by Anonymous on September 20th, 2008
Sleeping around.
What have you been saying for years that you wish other people would catch up on?
by AnonymousGirl on August 2nd, 2011
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Last question of the night: Is there someone you love or care about but you've been forced to...
by Anonymous on October 11th, 2011
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Should i have ended this relationship? or not?
by srt9 on August 9th, 2011
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what do you think if a guy puts his profile pic in FB kissing a baby ? is his baby right?
by curiousgirl20100 on November 8th, 2011
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What rules should be established for taking a break in a relationship?? currently the break i decided on is not defined.
by pearljam1213 on September 8th, 2011
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Comments
I agree 100% eith you Drastic is sleepy! If you dont have trust you dont have anything!
by colorado kid on March 25th, 2008
thanks ya'll
by shady on March 26th, 2008
Good answer.
by AnonymousGirl on April 12th, 2008
Thanks!
by Drastic on April 12th, 2008
You're welcome.
(Mine is better, though).
by AnonymousGirl on April 12th, 2008
I agree :]
by Anonymous on August 30th, 2008
True!
by UneFille on September 13th, 2008
I am sorry but I would have to disagree with you on this one… Trust may lead to problems, but when you think about it if you are going to break up with that person than you no longer care for that person therefore, you do not care what they do as long as they leave you alone. It all comes down to if you are in love with that person… You can work through trust issues, but if you are no longer in love with that person than it is over.
RD
by Ricardo Demarko on January 5th, 2009
I agree with RD. Trust isn't what keeps people together, it is love. If you love someone, you won't leave them simply because you don't quite trust them.
by Designeedawn on January 5th, 2009
Well, technically you are talking about two different things. Love is an emotional feeling that initially bonds a relationship, but there can still be love there even when a couple goes their separate ways. And just because a couple breaks up, it doesn't mean they don't care for each other like you claim. I cared for and still care for my ex. Lack of trust is a response to a insecurity issue, a shaky history, or just out of pure craziness. Whatever the reason, that lack of trust then turns into jealousy, which then turns into fighting, which will ultimately end the relationship. These responses aren't necessarily from falling out of love.
And of course trust isn't the only thing that keeps people together, that wasn't the question anyhow.
by Drastic on January 5th, 2009
Well than it sounds to me like you are the one with the problem. If you are still in love with your ex and left her because of trust issues than you took the pu$$y way out. This is what is wrong with relationships these days it is easier to go your separate ways than to try to work things out… Oh ya I think that you need to go back and re-read the question...
by Ricardo Demarko on January 5th, 2009
Hmmm, wow you're making some pretty strong assumptions now, aren't you? When did I say I left her, and when did I say we broke up because of trust issues? Oh yeah, I didn't. I guess you hate every ex girl friend of yours, huh? That's nice, good luck in life with that outlook. Anyway, thanks for trying.
by Drastic on January 5th, 2009
Drastic is awesome. :D
~AG
by AnonymousGirl on January 5th, 2009
Aha, why thank you AG ;)
by Drastic on January 5th, 2009
I thought I should say something.
I miss you.
by AnonymousGirl on January 5th, 2009
Oh yeah.
You're welcome, Drastic.
by AnonymousGirl on January 5th, 2009
Aww, I miss you too :)
What have you been up to?
by Drastic on January 5th, 2009
Really? Sweet. I didn't think you did for some reason.
Well, I've been up to A LOT.
I've surprised myself with the bullshit I can put up with.
What about you?
Do you still go on AIM at all?
by AnonymousGirl on January 5th, 2009
Well D I like to think that I put all my efforts into my relationships instead of just giving up, and I never said that I hate my ex's I just do not love them anymore...
by Ricardo Demarko on January 5th, 2009
People who say they still "love" their ex's are liars. You don't love someone who you chose to walk away from. What does that shit mean 'I love you, but I'm not in love with you...' It's horse shit if u ask me, and I am an expert on horse shit yes sir...
by Designeedawn on January 5th, 2009
He didn't say he chose to walk away from her. That's not always true anyway. I used to think that until I broke up with someone.
by AnonymousGirl on January 5th, 2009
But what if you love someone and their behavior makes it hard to live with them. You can love a child that has autism even though it can be sometimes impossible to live with them. Sometimes people have problems...it doesn't mean you stop loving them.
by UneFille on January 5th, 2009
That is exactly what he said and if you look I was responding to someone comment that did say trust, and he said that he is still inlove with his ex but they brok up because of trust issues.
by Ricardo Demarko on January 5th, 2009
He never said he left her. Nowhere has he said that. If anything, she was the one who left him. I don't even need to read that anyway. Drastic and I go way back. I already know this stuff.
by AnonymousGirl on January 5th, 2009
That isn't exactly what I said. I said, just because people break up...it doesn't automatically mean they don't care about each other like you claim. And I used my ex as an example of a relationship that didn't work out, but yet we still care for each other. I don't know anyone who could completely stop caring for anybody they once loved. That doesn't make any sense.
by Drastic on January 5th, 2009
I was talking in general. and I believe that as long as you honestly love someone, things like trust issues can be resolved. That can't be the reason of a break-up. It takes so much more than that. Look at the people who stay together even after cheating occurs....
by Designeedawn on January 5th, 2009
Love is not always a good enough reason to stay. There are times when a person needs to walk away, even if love is there. What is the point in staying with someone you do not trust? I have been cheated on and I chose to stay. However, I am a very patient, understanding, forgiving, and compassionate person. He is a very patient, forgiving, understanding, and compassionate person as well. Many people could not handle this pain. Many would break up, no matter how much they loved their s/os because cheating is a deal breaker for them. For me, it's different because it's him. I knew it was out of character for him to cheat from the beginning. Therefore, I still TRUST him. If I didn't, I wouldn't be with him in the first place. Yeah, I went through a phase where I doubted his sincerity, but he was patient enough to make it up to me and reassured me through the whole thing, and most importantly, cut all ties he remembered having with her. Trust issues can be resolved, like you said, Designeedawn, but not everyone is as patient as we are. Not everyone has to be.
by AnonymousGirl on January 5th, 2009
Yes, and what are those times? That is the true answer to this question :)
by Designeedawn on January 5th, 2009
i walked away when my new wife changed her mind about moving to the river
by shady on January 5th, 2009
When it just wouldn't work out, no matter how hard the two people try to make it work. They might have different goals in life or something. They might not have the same values. They might want to raise their children differently if they have any. They might want a different amount of children. Those things are VERY important to consider. If you want one child, but your boyfriend wants ten, ...it's probably not a good idea for you to be together, no matter how much you 'love' each other. Let's say you want to live in two separate countries. Yeah, it's probably not a good idea for you to be together, no matter how much 'love' is there. Too many people blindly rush into a marriage or a long-term relationship because of 'love', but they don't face the reality that it might all crumble to pieces when they finally decide to settle down because they focused on their feelings instead of reality.
by AnonymousGirl on January 5th, 2009
Great answer! That is why I left my boyfriend of 10 yrs. No matter what, it just wasn't going to work out. I tried everything.
by Designeedawn on January 5th, 2009
There you go. What do I know? I'm just a 'stupid' 18 year old girl. Well, that's what a lot of people think anyway. Anyway, it's a great answer because I actually listened to my parents advice. Shh. Don't tell. ;]
by AnonymousGirl on January 5th, 2009
Very very good answer.
I also left my husband of 5yrs because it came down to me wanting to be back in canada and he's from the states.
We just didnt want to the same things, and we rushed which is bad.
And you're not 'stupid',its an awesome answer. :)
by Kookie25 on January 19th, 2009