" Relationship Tuesday" The Danger Of Neglect In A Relationship

What is neglect in a relationship

What normally happens to couples who deal with neglectfulness in a relationship is when someone’s career becomes their primary focus. I’ve been in this scenario several times and know people who made the same mistake.

When the average couple starts a relationship, they spend most of their time together while going through their daily routines. However, once the relationship is established, it’s possible that one of the partners will feel like the relationship is in a safe zone and therefore shift their focus to other areas such as their career.

I used to think that it was important to only work on your career once you had a stable relationship. But what you come to understand is that your relationship eventually starts loosening up. The more time you spend on your career or other hobbies, the more your partner starts to feel like it’s a competition between them and your interests.

This competing factor worsens when either partner deals with frustration, depression, and disappointment and need someone to talk to. However, if you rarely give your partner the quality time they need for emotional support, it damages the relationship and sends it to a dangerous place.

In this modern age, it’s common for couples to both have good paying jobs while raising children and spending quality time with each other. I learned that a crucial balance of time was required on both parties to make it possible.

To prevent a relationship from being a one-sided emotional support system, become conscious of your behavior and learn to cut time away from work or your other interests. Our careers are important to maintain and build, but it will feel empty if you pushed everyone close to you out of your life.