The 4 most common relationship problems and how to solve them

Relationship problems are inevitable, but you can help reduce the impact that these conflicts have on you and your significant other by being prepared to handle them.

No matter how well you get along with your significant other, issues will undoubtedly arise. Relationship problems are inevitable, but you can help reduce the impact that these conflicts have on you and your significant other by being prepared to handle them. Here are four of the most common relationship problems and solutions to them.

According to the author of "Blending Families," nearly every relationship problem begins because of poor communication. In an age where cell phones and laptops allow us to be connected with the outside world with just our fingers, it can be challenging keeping your attention off the digital screen and focused on your partner. While it can be stressful for a person with a demanding job to separate work from home, it's imperative that couples designate "us" time. Make it a point to turn off all technology after a certain hour to devote time to just the two of you. Most importantly, always speak up if you have an issue or concern, and never let bad blood linger.

No one likes cleaning the bathrooms or washing the dishes, but chores are an unfortunate necessity in our lives. With more partners working outside the home, it's imperative that chores be equally divided. In a relationship, no one person should have to do more housework than the other. Strategies for confronting the household chores include making a list of every job and equally dividing each task between the two of you. Chores can even be turned into a team-building exercise when you do them together. For example, talk about your day or weekend plans while one person cleans the dishes and the other dries them.

According to Statistics Canada, 38 per cent of marriages that occurred in 2004 will end in divorce by 2035. Statistics Canada also states that money is one of the leading causes of all divorces. When entering a serious relationship, it's important to be honest about your current financial state. If the relationship is meaningful, it's far better to be honest about any debt or financial troubles that you may have. Never blame your partner for any money problems. Instead, work together to create a solution. Consider making a joint budget, but always set aside money for each person to use independently.

There is little chance that a relationship will work without trust. It's important to never give your partner a reason to doubt you by always being honest, being on time and sticking to your word.