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The Habit That Hollow Out a Relationship

By Bilal MuhammadPublished 6 months ago 4 min read
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By 'Bilal Muhammad' 

After marriage, the habits of the wife and husband that hollow out the relationship...!

Marriage is not just a contract;

it's a bond between two individuals, two families, and two timelines. It's a package of love, trust, security, responsibility, and sacrifice that, if not handled with care from the start, can turn toxic. Many people think that the hard work ends after marriage, but the reality is that the real work begins then. After marriage, a new world begins, and in this world, some habits, if not changed in time, can leave the relationship feeling empty.

Today, we'll discuss these habits, both for women and men, that it's not just better to avoid after marriage but essential. These include moral mistakes, psychological issues, and social behaviors. The purpose is not to shame anyone but to hold up a mirror,

So maybe some relationships can be saved... maybe some families can be kept safe.

Here are the 20 harmful habits, behaviors, and actions of women that can damage a marriage relationship:

1. *Looking down on the husband*: Belittling or demeaning the husband can poison the relationship.

2. *Comparing the husband to parents*: Constantly comparing the husband to one's parents can create tension and make him feel inferior.

3. *Hatred towards the husband's mother*: Disliking or resenting the husband's mother can create distance between the couple.

4. *Mocking the husband's earnings*: Making fun of the husband's income or financial struggles can hurt his ego.

5. *Talking about past loves*: Bringing up past romantic relationships can make the husband feel insecure.

6. *Using physical intimacy as a weapon*: Withholding physical intimacy as punishment can be damaging to the relationship.

7. *Disliking household chores*: Refusing to do household chores or belittling them can create resentment.

8. *Throwing tantrums or sulking*: Frequent tantrums or sulking can be toxic to the relationship.

9. *Being overly familiar with non-mahram men*: Being too friendly or flirtatious with men outside of the marriage can create trust issues.

10. *Prioritizing parents over the husband*: Constantly prioritizing one's parents over the husband can create tension.

11. *Sharing intimate life on social media*: Sharing intimate details or photos of the relationship on social media can be damaging.

12. *Lying frequently*: Frequent lying can erode trust in the relationship.

13. *Comparing the husband to others*: Comparing the husband to others, especially friends' husbands, can create dissatisfaction.

14. *Invading the husband's privacy*: Constantly checking the husband's phone or invading his privacy can create trust issues.

15. *Turning children against the husband*: Using children to get back at the husband or turning them against him can be damaging.

16. *Disregarding religious obligations*: Ignoring or disregarding religious obligations can create tension and conflict.

17. *Emotionally abandoning the husband*: Not being emotionally supportive or available can leave the husband feeling isolated.

18. *Making unreasonable demands*: Making demands that are unreasonable or unmeetable can create stress and tension.

19. *Causing conflict within the husband's family*: Creating conflict or tension within the husband's family can be damaging to the relationship.

20. *Using divorce or separation as a threat*: Frequently threatening divorce or separation can create anxiety and undermine the relationship.

And here are 20 harmful habits of men that can damage a marriage relationship:

1. *Disrespecting the wife*: Belittling or disrespecting the wife can erode her self-esteem and damage the relationship.

2. *Not communicating effectively*: Failing to communicate effectively or ignoring the wife's needs can create tension.

3. *Being emotionally unavailable*: Being emotionally distant or unavailable can leave the wife feeling isolated.

4. *Not contributing to household chores*: Refusing to help with household chores can create resentment.

5. *Comparing the wife to others*: Comparing the wife to other women can create insecurity.

6. *Being dishonest or secretive*: Being dishonest or secretive can erode trust in the relationship.

7. *Not being supportive*: Failing to be supportive or understanding can leave the wife feeling unheard.

8. *Prioritizing work over the relationship*: Prioritizing work over the relationship can create feelings of neglect.

9. *Being controlling or dominating*: Being overly controlling or dominating can create resentment.

10. *Not showing appreciation*: Failing to show appreciation or gratitude can make the wife feel unvalued.

11. *Being physically or emotionally abusive*: Physical or emotional abuse can be devastating to the relationship.

12. *Not being intimate*: Withholding physical intimacy or affection can create feelings of rejection.

13. *Being disrespectful to the wife's family*: Disrespecting the wife's family can create tension.

14. *Not taking responsibility*: Failing to take responsibility or accountability can create resentment.

15. *Being unreliable*: Failing to follow through on commitments or being unreliable can erode trust.

16. *Not being transparent*: Lack of transparency can create suspicion and mistrust.

17. *Disregarding boundaries*: Disregarding the wife's boundaries or needs can create conflict.

18. *Not showing interest in the wife's life*: Failing to show interest in the wife's life or hobbies can make her feel unimportant.

19. *Being critical or judgmental*: Being overly critical or judgmental can create defensiveness.

20. Not making time for the relationship*: Failing to prioritize the relationship or make time for it can lead to disconnection.

These habits, behaviors, and actions can damage a marriage relationship and create conflict, tension, and feelings of resentment. By being aware of these potential pitfalls, couples can work to build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.



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