Lifestyle

Double Standards Can Ruin Your Relationship, Know How It Can Lead To Your Breakup

A relationship might be irreparably harmed by double standards. It’s critical to discuss double standards with our partners as soon as we become aware of them to prevent a bigger problem from developing. Relationships suffer from having double standards. When they’re around, they damage trust and emotional safety by eroding feelings of emotional safety and connection. Therapist Lucille Shackleton writes on how double standards may wreck a relationship: “To have a healthy and happy relationship, it is necessary to recognize and resolve any of these standards that may be present.

These standards describe how couples are treated differently by each other. It also refers to the various expectations and sets of guidelines for various partners. Double standards can occur in a relationship when one spouse is treated differently from the other in the same circumstance. Continued these standards may cause resentment and disagreement, which may then result in emotional abuse.

Here are some points where a relationship can be ruined just because of Double standards:

Contempt: Using different standards for different situations leads to an imbalance of authority and responsibility in a relationship, which over time can breed contempt and make the other person feel undervalued.

Communication: By preventing the partners from being open and honest with one another, also creates boundaries in the relationship and a climate of dishonesty. One spouse may feel uncomfortable talking openly because they are worried about being criticized and misunderstood for doing so.

Also read: Unique Ideas To Celebrate Friendship Day And Make Your Friend Feel Special

Self-esteem: When we experience these standards in a relationship, it can negatively affect our sense of self. This results in a decreased sense of self-worth and confidence, as well as a feeling of being insufficient in the relationship.

Kavya Bhatt

Recent Posts

Lok Sabha To Hold Eight-Hour Debate On Waqf Amendment Bill Amid Opposition Pushback

The Lok Sabha will take up the Waqf (Amendment) Bill for discussion on April 2,…

7 hours ago

India’s GST Collections Surge 9.9% To Rs 1.96 Lakh Crore In March

India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose by 9.9 per cent to Rs 1.96…

10 hours ago

What Happens When You Drink Coconut Water Daily For A Month?

Drinking coconut water daily for a month can significantly improve hydration, digestion, and overall health.

11 hours ago

METAPLASIA 2025: Where Sports Meet Transformation

The METAPLASIA 2025 Sports Fest at the New Chandigarh campus witnessed thrilling competitions in cricket,…

11 hours ago

Indian Railways Achieves Record Freight Loading & Revenue In Fiscal 2025

Indian Railways achieved record freight and revenue in 2025, surpassing the US in cargo transport…

11 hours ago

German Tourist Calls Delhi Metro ‘Better Than London Tube’ In Viral Post

German traveler Alex Welder praised the metro systems in Delhi and Agra, calling them 'better…

11 hours ago