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Love Gone Wrong: These Are Major Relationship Killers

Relationships can end for various reasons. Sometimes, people grow apart and find that their values and goals have changed and they grow apart. Maybe external factors present themselves during a…

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Relationships can end for various reasons. Sometimes, people grow apart and find that their values and goals have changed and they grow apart. Maybe external factors present themselves during a relationship. For instance, distance, career demands, or personal circumstances can strain a relationship to its demise. Ultimately, relationships end when the challenges and difficulties outweigh the benefits and happiness the partnership once provided.

Avocado Green Mattress commissioned a survey by OnePoll, which sought insights from 2,000 individuals who are currently single and actively engaged in dating or seeking a partner. The survey aimed to understand the factors that have played a role in breaking down their past relationships.

What’s the biggest contributor to failed relationships?

According to the survey, several factors have been cited as contributors to the ending of relationships. Topping the list is clinginess, with 43% of respondents acknowledging its impact. Not too far behind is overuse of social media (42%) or poor hygiene (42%). Other significant factors include differing sense of humor (41%), excessive obsession with a pet (40%), poor manners (38%), and disliking a specific food (35%).

Meanwhile, some less common reasons included rudeness to waitstaff (13%), pets not liking their partner (12%), and bad sex (12%). Following behind is not caring about sustainability (11%), and being resistant to change (11%).

What about dates?

The survey didn't stop at examining the major factors behind failed relationships; it also delved into the realm of dating. According to the research, it takes the average person less than 20 minutes to decide if they want a second date.

When it comes to the actual date, physical appearance matters to 44% of respondents, but even more emphasis is placed on good manners (51%), personality (48%), and conversational skills (47%).

If you're curious to explore the complete list of the biggest contributors to failed relationships and want to dive into the detailed findings of the survey, check out the full study here.

Kayla is the midday host on Detroit’s 105.1 The Bounce. She started her career in radio back in 2016 as an intern at another Detroit station and worked her way here. She's made stops in Knoxville, TN, Omaha, Ne and other places before returning to Detroit. She’s done almost everything in radio from promotions to web, creating content on social media, you name it. She’s a true Michigander, born and raised. So, you can catch her camping or vacationing up north to exploring the downtown Detroit or maybe even catching a sports game. During her free time, Kayla enjoys watching movies, roller-skating, crafting, and music festivals. She and her husband together dip into many of the great things Michigan has to offer. Together they also like to travel. A few hobbies of hers include wine and beer tastings, crafting, hiking, roller skating, movies, home improvement projects, gardening, and festivals. She’s always looking to take on more local events happening in the community. She loves connecting with the community. When writing, Kayla covers topics including lifestyle, pop culture, trending stories, hacks, and urban culture.