"There are hardly any relationships that develop smoothly and without crisis. Becoming aware is always a painful process."

CG Young

• lack of intimate connection to each other
• transcultural relations
• destructive conflict culture
• Disappointed expectations
• no longer any commonalities or goals
• lack of communication
• no more conversation pools
• Disinterest in the partner's opinion
• Feelings of loneliness within a partnership
• Adjustment problems due to life transitions, e.g. retirement, menopause
• Disagreements regarding child rearing
• Infidelity, fraud
• jealousy
• Unfulfilled desire to have children