Top ten reasons why couples fight reveals shocking truth

Top ten reasons why couples fight reveals shocking truth

…and it’s not what you think!

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The reality is that no relationship is perfect. Couples don’t always see eye-to-eye.

Most couples, even those who truly love each other and feel they can’t live without each other, argue and fight from time to time. But you will be surprised with what the top reason for fighting is. Now if you, like us, thought it would be because of finances, cheating or even a lack of communication, think again!

According to research done by online dating website eHarmony, it was found that not listening was the number one cause of fights between couples. 47% of couples listed that as their number one reason for fighting. Shocking, right?!

Number two on the list with 34% was insensitivity, with thoughtlessness coming in third place with 29%. In fourth place was money worries (27%) and family concerns came in fifth with 22%.

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Below are the rest of the top ten reasons why couples fight.

1. Not listening (47%)

2.  Insensitivity/ saying the wrong thing (34%)

3. Thoughtlessness (29%)

 4. Money worries (27%)

5. Family concerns (22%)

6. Kids (17%)

 7. Always on technology (phone, internet) 13%

8. Snoring (13%)

9. Working hours (10%)

10. Sex (a lack of) (10%)


What is the number one cause of fights in your relationship? Share with Mack.

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