Dishonesty In Romantic Relationships

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Being in a relationship isn't easy. While it may be lots of fun and romance in the beginning, in order to keep the spark going, both parties must put in a significant amount of work. Relationships truly aren't for the faint of heart. Yet, even with this knowledge, there are some dealbreakers for each relationship. Based on the personalities of the individuals within the relationship, there will be differences of opinion regarding what qualifies as a dealbreaker. However, there are seven universal offenses no woman should tolerate from a man. Some of the offenses might lead to multiple visits to see a counselor. Other offenses might easily lead to the end of the relationship. Either way, every woman should look at this list and decide what's …show more content…
Support doesn't necessarily equate to financially provision. In today's society, most women come into a relationship able to financially provide and take care of themselves. The support in this context involves healthy validation, encouragement and love. When a spouse or partner continues to be unsupportive of your dreams, they will become a roadblock to your future. The last person you need to be in a relationship with is a dream killer.

6. Dishonesty
Dishonesty is pretty major because when a person consistently lies, it builds a nest of deceit. When a person proves themselves to always be deceitful, it's hard (almost impossible) to trust them. Furthermore, omission is betrayal as well. Whether it is telling a "white lie" about taking care of some chores around the house or leaving out the major detail that guy's night is at a strip club, these are dealbreakers that are breeding ground for more issues.

7. Poor Hygiene
Hygiene is one of those offenses that can be easy to correct. Still, it is still an offense. If your partner is a total slob, doesn't practice good hygience or has an intense body odor that won't go away with a long, hot shower, explore different ways to remedy this issue. If they are unwilling, it might be time to consider more drastic measures for sanity's

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