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Five Factors That Predict the Failure of a Relationship

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Yup, breakups are most likely to occur on Mondays, probably partially because the stress of the workweek often drives people to the breaking point of ending a relationship.

The science behind the make-ups and breakups of relationships is more predictable than most of us give it credit for.

These five tips can help you see the future of your love life before it wreaks havoc on the rest of your life.

Dating is a skill like any other, and being able to read the room in your romantic life is based, in part, on previous experiences with successful and nonsuccessful relationships.

According to Worldmetrics, the average length of a relationship before a breakup is a little over three years.

Imagine this period of time as getting to know your newly beloved and comparing your current love to your past love, especially when the relationship has bumps and bruises:

Over time, the future of your relationship will become a lot clearer with the romantic experiences you have under your belt than it would have without them.

Long-term relationships require skills to navigate the rocky roads. Better communication, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, empathy, adaptability, and investment in the relationship have all been found to increase the length of a romantic relationship—which means that these skills decrease the likelihood of an impending breakup.

Higher levels of commitment generally predict a........

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