What exactly caused their regrettable breakup? The Japanese website "Women's Guide" published an article revealing the results of a related survey. Let's take a look at the reasons.
1. One party changes their mind
“The other person has someone they like,” “My feelings for the other person aren’t as strong as before,” “The long-distance relationship makes me feel like the other person is drifting further and further away.”
Once couples move past the honeymoon phase and into a more stable period, both may become less attentive to each other and might even shift their focus to others. This can easily lead to the breakdown of a long-term relationship. If the relationship becomes long-distance, with less time spent together compared to before, maintaining the initial passion becomes even more difficult.
2. Unable to enter into marriage
"I feel that the other person is not a suitable marriage partner" and "We have different views on marriage".
Many people believe that a romantic partner and a marriage partner are different. The longer a relationship lasts, the more likely some people are to think, "We get along well as lovers, but dating is different from marriage. Dating doesn't mean I want to marry that person and grow old together." Differences in values may make it difficult to reach a consensus, but to maintain this precious relationship, mutual compromise and understanding are essential.
3. Natural breakup
"We broke up naturally after graduation." "We were both very busy and had no time to contact each other, so our feelings faded over time."
It's somewhat heartbreaking that they broke up after loving each other for so long without any explanation. Although neither of them explicitly said anything, it was clear that the other's feelings were slowly fading, and the relationship was gradually teetering on the brink of becoming a mere shell of its former self.
So, what are some good ways to keep love fresh and lasting? The survey revealed suggestions such as "don't bottle things up," "increase opportunities to meet," and "be more understanding of each other." This shows that proper communication is key to resolving various issues between couples. Experienced individuals also stated that "speaking frankly and remembering to be understanding of each other" are essential for a lasting relationship.
Even couples who have been dating for a long time and know each other very well can't guarantee they won't face a breakup crisis. If you hope your relationship can last, you might want to learn from the experiences of those who have been through it. If you really feel like you're in a breakup crisis, don't be inactive. You must be more understanding of your partner than before and make time to communicate with each other more often; this will help improve your relationship.
