Why Relationships Are So Hard

Relationships can be challenging because, fundamentally, we each see the world through our unique lenses. Often, we assume that our perspective is the “correct” one, which can lead us to misinterpret or judge others—especially when they don’t seem to understand or listen in the way we expect. Instead of pausing to understand, we react quickly, and under pressure, it becomes hard to keep up appearances. Over time, our true selves emerge, and unresolved issues from our past—often from childhood—begin to resurface.