Have you been thinking about this question? Maybe it is time to reflect on your relationship. Here are some pointers to start with:
-When you do not feel pleasure and joy in your relationship, and you feel like the effort seems too much to make it work, talk to your partner. Communicate and find out why you are feeling this way. Give both of you a chance to work things out.
-A relationship is like a love bank. You have to make deposits. Positive things which you do for your partner are deposits. When you have an argument, that is withdrawal. As long as there are more deposits than withdrawals, the bank has a positive balance, the relationship can be sustained.
-Emotional abuse is more common than physical abuse, as it is harder to recognize. When your partner puts you down and does not care about your feelings, he is emotionally abusing you. Being in a relationship means giving each other support and encouragement, not making you feel less than you should feel.
-As we move on in life, expectations of a partner may change, like your goals and values. Always communicate your feelings to your partner and work out from there.