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I would say that one or both taking the other for granted is often the cause. Neglecting the little things that create intimacy and bonding can, too. Of course, bigger things like failing to share responsibilities and provide help and assistance when appropriate will create problems quickly, but they are obvious problems. Subtle problems and changes in behavior are harder to notice and address.
Disrespecting your so whether done without realizing it or intentionally.
Communication is key so not talking things out/letting them fester/not understanding the other.
Failing to be "involved" in the relationship.
A person outside the relationship coming between the couple & one in the relationship goes along with it (betrayal-can be sexual or not).
Keeping things about your life from the other person.
Insecurity.
...along with the obvious... Cheating, lying, stealing, being abusive, etc.
- Boredom
- GIGS (which kinda ties into boredom)
- Overly routine sex...it's just "something that you do", too samey, loss of passion (also ties into boredom). "Overly routine" can also apply to other parts of the relationship.
- Investment into the relationship either deteriorates or becomes too one-sided, usually after the "honeymoon phase" ends, and often because one partner starts taking the other for granted (e.g. "well, I already got what I want, so no need to keep putting effort into it.")
- Poor communication, letting things fester...particularly in a case where some current major incident or significant emotional issue occurs...often involving a person (doesn't necessarily have to be a prior romantic partner...could be a close friend, a family member, a former boss, etc.) that he/she had prior important history with. Many people communicate just fine when things are going good...but when that really bad thing occurs or resurfaces, some of them put up walls around themselves instead of openly facing the issue head-on and talking about it with their significant other.
- Insecurity
- Growing apart, life directions diverging in a way that's not conducive to the future well-being of the relationship. Initially, you two may have been decently compatible, but now...not so much. "Growing apart" is more likely to be true among younger couples where one or both people are still figuring themselves out and what they want out of life.
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