6 common reasons couples break up — even if they really care about each other

Breakups are hard, but sometimes necessary even when two people care about each other.A psychologist said there are some common reasons that couples break up.Overlooking early incompatibilities and not helping each other reach goals can lead to relationships ending.. Loading Something is loading...

Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go.. . Breakups are notoriously difficult and painful but sometimes they're necessary...

While South said that people's personalities don't usually change too much over time, she said there can be circumstances where one or both partners become "very different than the person that you first got in that relationship with."..

South said that couples who can "be respectful of each other's position or can at least find some humor in the argument" have a better chance of staying together than the ones who get contemptuous or highly critical of each other...

"If you're not wanting to share more, this person may not be the right one for you," she said.. Over time, one or both people might realize that there are aspects of themselves they don't feel comfortable sharing with the other person, leading to a breakup so that they can find someone more compatible..

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