When a relationship fails does it mean that one of the partners is...

@kiran8 (15348)
Mangalore, India
August 27, 2012 9:49pm CST
While discussing the problems faced by a couple, one of my friend was asking me who I thought was bad among the two? Both the husband and wife are good friends of mine and I find them both very able and understanding in heir own way and when I told my friend that , both were good, she felt that one of them had to be bad for the relationship to fail! I personally feel that it is a matter of adjustment and understanding that has come in the way more than anything else and we should not the partners .. Friends please add your views ..
21 responses
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
28 Aug 12
Hi Kiran! Good or bad is a subjective term. Who will decide who is good and who is bad in between a husband and a wife. In my view a third party is required to be there to judge who is good or who is bad. If any of the two decides herself/himself that other one is bad, then it is not fair. To my mind a relationship will fail if both the partners are bad. I mean if they are unable to adjust with each other and are not willing to accommodate the other partner, then relationship will turn sour. If one of them is good and is able to adjust, then things would go on. Have a nice day!
• India
28 Aug 12
Woooooooo nice thought and you are right relations break if both mistakes and not handle properly to each other and if third party involved then they cant decide who is bad and who is good. I agree with you laddu if at least one person is understand to other then relations may grow easily. No I think third party is not required to decide who is bad and who is good.
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
6 Sep 12
Hi Kiran! You are right ego problems make or mar a relationship. And many fail to make compromise in their life.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
29 Aug 12
Hi deepak, I agree that it is not easy to decide what is good and what is bad and people tend to take sides...Most relationships fail because of ego and also stubborn attitude by one of the partners.We have to adapt and compromise as and when necessary or else face unhappiness and failure of relationship...all the best
• India
28 Aug 12
Usha, i agree, you friend can adjust with her partner instead of pointing his mistake, true relationship needs a good trust and understanding, we must adjust with our partners for little things to keep our relationship in a good manner
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
29 Aug 12
Hi prakash, how have you been ? I agree that there is no point in blaming each other instead if they make efforts to keep each other happy things would probably work out for the better.They are now planning to go for counselling which should help them - all the best prakash and have a great week ahead
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
30 Aug 12
Thats exactly what all the friends are saying ,keeping our fingers crossed and hoping for the best
• India
29 Aug 12
I am fine, hope you too fine there. Good to know that they are going for a counseling, hope they will get a good result with it
@shello (964)
• United Arab Emirates
29 Aug 12
Well, it really depends on the two people involved in the relationship. Some might really fail because the other party is not doing well or maybe they might have chose a wrong decision to be on that relationship.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
30 Aug 12
Hi shello, thanks a lot for your response there are so many reasons why a relationship can fail,but ultimately it is in the hands of the two partners to decide what is good for them ! all the best and happy mylotting
@anil02 (24688)
• India
29 Aug 12
Hello, it is worst situation in life when relationship fails. In opinion for breaking relation single one is not responsible. Both are responsible, one is less and one is more. I agree it is only problem of adjustment and understanding. Lack of conversation is also cause of relations failure.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
29 Aug 12
Yes I agree anil, that such a situation is bad for a marriage and especially so when children are there and become the innocent sufferers ...It is actually a lot of things that have come together to make matters bad for them and now they realise that things could have been better if they had made an effort earlier...all the best anil, will send the referral for the other site I told you about, you can see whether you like it...all the best
@namiya (1713)
• Philippines
28 Aug 12
Nobody is in a position to justifiably evaluate if who is more to be blamed. Both parties have each own differences that contributed to this misunderstanding. Although they are both your friends you will have no authentic way in determining if they both are telling you everything without reservations.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
9 Sep 12
Hi namiya, I agree that one can never go by what one hears,esp when you know that it can be half truths.One can also not expect a married couple to come out with everything since many things are far too personal to share with anyone.Thats exactly why I feel that , it is better not to be judgmental - all the best and thanks a lot for your response
@prashu228 (37526)
• India
28 Aug 12
hi, if relationship fails that doesn't mean that both the partners are bad, and need not be so, that completely depends upon the adjustment and understanding as you said, there are different parameters in each person, which will be only known by the partners living together, but not the outsiders, its their decision , whether to live together or not, if they can adjust , no couple on this earth with simply get separated, and its really difficult for them to do do after living for years,a and sharing everything, its not a joke, the outside people will simply decide it in second, about the good and bad of the partners, but that's not correct at all.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
30 Aug 12
Hi prashu, What you say is absolutely right,no one can and has the right to judge others.But people always talk as if they are an authority on other peoples lives.This is a very dangerous tendency which can ruin a perfectly happy marriage and family life !It is sad to see a relationship break down after many years of togetherness, but one has to accept and move on when things cannot work...
@kalav56 (11464)
• India
28 Aug 12
As a friend you will have your limitations to make an assessment of the situation Kiran.Even in the case of one's own parents , it may get difficult if a person is posed the question.There must be total honesty in presenting the facts but this is a matter of uncertainty and one can narrate issues on a biased basis.It is a private equation between the two.Some women have a lot of expectations from life , more than what their own quality really warrants. ; for example if I am of a churlish , moody temperament I cannot have sky high expectations that my husband should love , adore and cherish me.I find this is more in the case of women than men in modern days.Adjustment and understanding must be equal and unrestrained from both.But it is always the case of one doing it 'more ' than the other.
@bhanusb (5709)
• India
28 Aug 12
Hi kiran, I think, to keep good relation between husband and wife both have to compromise. In all respect it is impossible both have same opinion. One must surrender and have to accept the partner's opinion.They may differ. If they remain stick to own opinion, then quarrel may begin between them. So to keep peace one of the partners must has to surrender.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
29 Aug 12
Hi bhanu, that goes without saying,compromise is a way of life.We have to compromise a little more within a marriage since you are with each other all the time.Some ego issues ,unless dealt in the right manner tend to blow up into major problems and can lead to a complete breakdown of the marriage ...
@obe212003 (2299)
• Philippines
28 Aug 12
When two work as one in heart and mind, only then and there one would realize the real meaning of a relationship. We are all born unique from each other, and when one compliments the other to make him/her complete as a person. then i think failure is would unlikely be part of that relationship.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
2 Sep 12
Hi obe,I agree with your views, but when we look around not many relationships attain that kind of status where they grow together over the years,many grow apart but continue to stay together because of certain circumstances .Ideally a marriage should bring the couple closer with age,but it does not always happen...thanks a lot for sharing your views ,enjoy your evening
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
28 Aug 12
In my opinion, when a relationship fails, it means that one of the partners is at fault or bad. It could be that it's a mutual agreement to end the relationship, because they can't feel the love they once had for each other, no matter how they try to put it back.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
29 Aug 12
Yes that is a possibility , that there is nothing more left in the relationship .But according to them they want to give it another try and go to a marriage counselor before quitting which is a wise decision ....all the best and thanks a lot SIMPLYD for sharing your views
• Philippines
28 Aug 12
I relationship failed,either one of the couples have a problem or they were not destine or meant for each other. :)
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
29 Aug 12
Hi,thanks a lot for sharing your views I agree that relationships fail because of some personality traits and problems of adjusting to that or some other problem like money or outside interference .. all the best
@mikyung (2232)
• Philippines
28 Aug 12
Really, it takes two to tango. When one fails to perform his duties and responsibilities, I beleive it can really affect the relationship badly. My wife and I had this roller coaster ride in our relationship, we tried our best to deal things one at a time. We ask for help particularly sorting things out, the guidance from outside and also we pray for courage and wisdom. Thanks
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
9 Sep 12
Hi mikyung, It is good that you are able to analyse your problems and also seek help when needed.Many couple are very reluctant to do that.I feel that a trusted impartial view from a close friend or a counselor helps a lot in putting things in the right perspective which might help...all the best and thanks a lot for sharing your views
@nashria (31)
• Philippines
28 Aug 12
Good evening! About this matter well both side must always give way. Talk there problem Or concerns that will affect most of there relationship, because now a days even 10yrs in relationship always end up of divorce even boyfriend girlfriend they will spend a year just to last this affections but still there is always some argument of it, it's not good each side should blame the other one instead they will talk about there problem privately but what most people does now a days they are more prefer to talk about to there friends instead to there partner which always be one of the reason why some couple end up with divorce , and it's not a good thing at all cos you've been through with this long relationship there's hardship just to be happy then you will just end up with hatred, What I'm trying to say is that this couple must stop blaming each other because of that, this and so forth.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
2 Sep 12
Hi nashira, thanks a lot for sharing your views I have come across relationships and marriage breaking up after 25 - 30 years too simply because ladies now feel that they dont feel the social stigma matters as much as they did before and the only reason for having stuck on...however,taking everything nto consideration a couple should make sure that they exhaust all options before going in for a separation... all the best and happy mylotting
@freedang (320)
• China
28 Aug 12
hi, as long as i can see,there is no right or wrong in relationships,it is just a feeling.if one of them feel no right,it doesnt mean that the other is wrong or he is wrong,on one can explain relationship clearly.just follow you feeling
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
9 Sep 12
Hi freedang, Yes that is right to a certain extent, but following our feelings may not always help since the other person may not have the same feelings.I feel that communication , that too rational communication is helpful when there is a problem...I agree that there is no right or wrong , what is required is making things and intentions clear - Thanks a lot for sharing, have a great day
@yugasini (12836)
• Anantapur, India
28 Aug 12
hi kiran madam, That is common in families among the wife and husband, both of them should understand each other and act accordingly. Then only the life run smoothly,we have to forgive small mistakes done by the husband or wife.Some times may happen like that, though my wife does not support me in some things and even though i does not feel any thing. Have a nice day.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
29 Aug 12
Yes sreedhar, it happens in every family and one has to communicate and solve it then and there instead of letting it drag on...Many marriages fail because of this and also because of ego issues which tend to come in the way of what is otherwise a good marriage ...enjoy your evening
@kawalnarang (1095)
• Trinidad And Tobago
28 Aug 12
In these modern days, there are problems of many kinds,even small matters trigger off and make life worse.A very easy way to solve many problems is communication between a couple, even if there is a need for a third party to guide the couple.Now the situation could get better in a few minutes,also it can take a long time, and also matters can get worse.As i said it is easy,then again it is not easy for everybody.Best.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
29 Aug 12
Hi kawalnarang,how have you been ? busy with your life ? I agree that things are much more stressful these days and a marriage has too many negative influences.I too feel that communication is the key for any successful relationship in life including marriage - all the best ,enjoy your evening
@webearn99 (1742)
• India
28 Aug 12
"One hand cannot sound a clap" so goes the old saying. Both spouses have equal responsibilities in a relationship. When one or both forget this, a relationship fails. There is a limit to tolerance and once this is crossed, we see the inevitable end. One thing is interesting here. If one of the partners is consistently misbehaving and the other, having tolerated it for long call it quits, the society looks down on this person. Why that is so, is beyond my understanding. The person who triggered separation goes free, while the person who suffered for long is labeled as the "bad" one. My preference would be to "nip in the bud" wrong behavior, rather than taken on the mantel of "long suffering".
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
30 Aug 12
Hi webearn, what you say is very true !I agree that when one of the partners wants out after having gone through an abusive relationships , normally they get targeted and also people say malicious things about them.However,it is best not to bother about such things and go on with what you think is the right thing to do.I too feel that it is better to take things head on when there is misbehavior and stop it right at the beginning ! all the best and thanks a lot for sharing
@Paper_Doll (2373)
• Philippines
28 Aug 12
It can be one of them but mostly, it is both. Marriage takes a lot of patience and understanding. If you fail to understand, though you aren't the one who made a mistake, then I guess, you still have a fault. But this isn't applicable if it has something to do with infidelity. This a ground for separation and we can't really expect the other to understand and accept.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
29 Aug 12
Hi Paper_Doll, thanks a lot for your response I personally feel that any marriage can be saved with some effort unless the condition is hopeless.If there are children all the more reason for making this effort since they become the innocent sufferers.So, it becomes the responsibility of the parents to make that extra effort to save their marriage ...
• Indonesia
28 Aug 12
If their relationship is fail may be it is mean that they do not have enough feeling of repect and understanding to each other, I think. No matter what difference 2 people have if they can repect the difference and understand what their partner want or need, I think the relationship can last forever.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
30 Aug 12
Hi mrswhitefield, thanks a lot for your responseWhen there are problems in a marriage the normal outcome is that the couple become negative towards each other and get easily led by others.What needs to be done is for them to sit and discuss things frankly and do lots of introspection as to where each one has gone wrong ..all the best
• Philippines
28 Aug 12
If a relationship failed it means that they were not meant to be. If their love for each other is strong they can solve any problem that they are going through or come along the way. In order for a relationship to succeed each of them should work out on it. Meaning they should adjust, listen and trust one another.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
29 Aug 12
I agree that there is a problem and they need to sort it out.Most of the time a relationship comes under stress for some small silly reason which gets blown up because of outward influences...I feel something like that has happened with this particular couple as well...as you rightly say it is a matter of trust and understanding ! all the best and thanks a lot for sharing