There is an inherent paradox in all this: Every marriage / relationship has the potential to help each person grow beyond their individual limitations; and every marriage / relationship is a potential minefield dotted
with old emotional wounds that can keep couples mired in negative patterns.
These include: • Trust issues • Infidelity • Hurt feelings • Triggering
old wounds • Power struggles • Differences in upbringing • Conflict over child rearing • Communication problems • Blaming each other • Nitpicking • Insecurity and neediness • Competition between partners • Keeping secrets • Financial difficulties • Trouble
with in - laws, friends and family • Keeping romance alive • Sexual dysfunction • Neglect and disconnection •
Emotional or physical abuse • Feeling disrespected or taken for granted