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4 ‘Harmless’ Habits That Can Cost You Your Soulmate

“The majority of relationships fall apart quietly”

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When people settle into long-term relationships, many partners start to take their lovers for granted. They might fall into a routine, forgetting to voice their appreciation or make time for their person. Or perhaps they become complacent, develop wandering eyes, or even turn the relationship into some sort of competition.

If you’re not careful, what might seem like harmless habits can actually spiral into the downfall of your relationship. 

“The habits that destroy relationships are often those that we consider not to be a problem,” says Brie Temple, Chief Matchmaker and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Tawkify. “The majority of relationships fall apart quietly due to small, repeated moments of emotional neglect, not necessarily one big moment.”

Here are four “harmless” habits that can actually sabotage your relationship.

Unfortunately, it’s common for partners to become complacent in their........

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