#1 Intimacy is Difficult Romantic relationships can be difficult to maintain because they possess more intimacy than any other relationship, says life coach Kali Rogers. The amount of closeness — emotional, physical, spiritual, and even mental — that is in a relationship is overwhelming to handle at times.

Are relationships supposed to be easy?

Your relationship doesnt have to be perfect and easy to be happy and healthy. The only things needed to have a successful relationship are love, regular communication, respect, patience, and a commitment to stick it out through thick-and-thin. It also requires compromise or “coming together” moments.

Why do I feel uncomfortable in relationships?

If you feel uncomfortable in your relationship, it could be due to your partners inability to make you feel secure. As Klapow tells me, this can create anxiety, since youre worried that theyll leave. Its all incredibly stressful, and definitely not something youd be feeling if the situation were more comfortable.