Couple Common Arguments

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What are we arguing about now?

1. Finances; show me the money!

Couples often disagree on priorities when it comes to how to spend money. The most common challenges for couple is that one of the partners tends to want to focus on saving money. The other wants to spend on what they feel is important. Ongoing disputes about finances can place stress on a relationship.

2. Intimacy Challenges

The frequency of romantic contact is often at the root of many intimacy problems. In addition, the display of affection, or level of enthusiasm are also factors. When there is a significant difference in the partners sex drives, this can lead to overall dissatisfaction in the couple bond.

3. Lack of shared interests or hobbies

It’s important to have activities and interests in common. This gives couples areas to talk about. Couples can explore enriching activities which helps to build self-growth and led to a strong connection. A lack of shared interests can led to the couple having very little to talk about.

4. Mistrust or Jealousy

Couples often have to manage feelings of jealousy when one of the partners has friendships with other men or women. This also includes partners who have contact with an ex-partner. In addition, partners can become upset when they discover their partner is connected with other people on social media or receive random text messages on their phone. If dealt with ineffectively, jealousy can damage the trust in a relationship.

5. Division of Chores?

Sharing household duties is an important factor in a couple feeling “cared for” by their partner. The division of labor does not have to equal, but it’s essential that the couple agree about what is fair within their relationship. This is especially important when a couple resides together or has a child(ren). When one person feels as though they're carrying more of the workload than the other, problems can develop.

6. Not Spending enough time together

When a partner does not prioritize spending their time with the other, this can lead to the other one feeling neglected. The partner can also feel as though they are not a priority. If this persists then the bond could weaken and result in dissatisfaction with the other partner.

7. Social Media and Distraction

According to a 2019 Pew Research Center study, 51 percent of people in a committed relationship reported that their partner is: “often or sometimes distracted by their cellphone while they are trying to have a conversation with them, and 4 in 10 say they are at least sometimes bothered by the amount of time their partner spends on their mobile device.”